The Road to AAPEX, Ep. 1: Will a 33-year-old car make it to Vegas?
The truth is: We don’t know how this is going to end. The 2,500-mile drive from Babcox Media’s headquarters in Akron, Ohio, to Las Vegas, across the iconic Route 66, is enough to test any vehicle. But the car Babcox Media’s Joe Keene picked to rehab and drive to AAPEX held in Las Vegas, Nov.
Alto introduces transmission filter for Honda, Acura 6-speeds
Alto has introduced a new transmission filter for Honda and Acura six-speed transmissions. The internal transmission filter (part no. 146944A) with 27mm pickup covers the following transmissions: MT4A, ARP6, M7PA and PV2A.
RatioTek introduces new tuner kits for GM, Ford 10-speed transmissions
RatioTek has introduced new transmission tuner kits for GM and Ford 10-speed transmissions. According to the company, these kits install from the bottom without the need to remove the transmission. Benefits of both kits include, according to RatioTek: increased torque capacity, and lube flow; fixed common complaints of neutraling out and bang downshifts; and quicker
From the ground up: Dunn Transmissions trades on a long history and a strong reputation
The founder of Dunn Transmissions, a shop which has become a staple of the East Texas city of Tyler, was Truman Dunn, a World War II veteran who worked on cars in his spare time. He opened a repair shop called Dunn’s Transmission Shop in 1950, specializing in what was, at the time, the latest
Alto introduces torque converter steels for BorgWarner, Aisin Warner applications
Alto has introduced new torque converter steels for BorgWarner/Aisin Warner TR60-SN transmissions, covering models years 2004 and on. Product details are as follows: Alto # 185715-235: OAT .092 in. (2.35mm) Alto # 185765-380: OAT .150 in. (3.80mm)
Sonnax introduces 4L60-E, 4L65-E heavy-duty remanufactured valve bodies
Sonnax highlights its heavy-duty remanufactured valve bodies for ’96–’08 GM 4L60-E/65-E transmissions. Two part numbers are offered: GM053-HD, which the company says offers improved sprag/clutch durability in D3 first and second gears; or GM054-HD (pictured above), which adds overrun clutch control to those gears plus D4 first, second and third, the company says.
Matco Tools introduces new flood light/spotlight/sensor combination
Matco Tools has introduced the new MWLZFG light. According to the company, this new light comprises a flood light, spotlight and human body detection sensor technology in one. The spotlight is capable of providing 200 meters of light, while the flood light can provide 1500 lumens on high. The flood light has a low setting
Alto introduces two bushings for GM, Toyota
Alto recently introduced two new bushings. One, a direct drum bushing (part number 032203A, pictured above), is made for GM TH350/C applications from 1969-1986 and GM TH250/C applications 1980-1984. It is .750-in. wide without an oil groove. The second bushing, part number 044202, is made for Toyota, Aisin and BorgWarner models (pictured below). The bi-metal
Alto introduces new Chrysler RFE bushing kits
Alto has introduced two new bushing kits for Chrysler and Dodge transmissions. Transmissions covered include 45RFE, 545RFE, 65RFE, 66RFE and 68RFE. The 12-piece bi-metal bushing kits (part number 128625, pictured above) cover 45RFE, 545RFE and 65RFE transmissions from model years 1999 and on, plus 66RFE transmissions with model years 2012 and on. The second product
Flo-Dynamics releases new transmission flushers
G-Tec by Flo-Dynamics announced the release of two new heavy-duty transmission flushers. The first model, #TTCF-9A (pictured above), has an adjustable flow rate from 1 to 8 gallons per minute, specially developed for vehicles ranging from automobiles to heavy duty transmission cooling systems. Users can select from multiple flush cycles ranging from 15-120 minutes and
Raybestos introduces new filters for Mercedes, Volkswagen, Nissan
Raybestos has introduced a series of new filters covering Mercedes, Volkswagen/Audi and Nissan/Infiniti transmissions. Models covered include: Mercedes 725.0, model years 2016 and on (pan/filter); Volkswagen / Audi 09G, AQ250 and AWTF-60SN transmissions, model years 2017 and on (plastic filter); Nissan/Infiniti JF020E and RE0F12A transmissions, model years 2018 and on (metal filter); Volkswagen/Audi 0CK and DL382-7F
Alto introduces new torque converter frictions for Mazda FW6A-EL
Alto has introduced a new torque converter friction line for the Mazda FW6A-EL transmission, model years 2012 and on. According to the company, these one-sided friction clutches feature Alto’s G3 high-performance material. Alto notes that the torque converter takes two of each friction clutch. Part numbers are 225714A (above) and 225715A (below).
