Sonnax releases splined stub and sleeve kits for performance vehicles
Sonnax highlights its new aluminum splined stub and sleeve kit, which the company says can reliably drive power from the engine and transmission to the differential in modern muscle cars and custom street rod/hot rod vehicles. These kits make it easy to build, balance and service a rugged performance driveshaft for non-slip-yoke applications, since the
ETE Reman, Gauge Capital announce investment partnership agreement
ETE Reman has announced a new partnership agreement with Gauge Capital, a middle‐market private equity firm based in Southlake, Texas, to recapitalize the company. “We are excited to partner with Gauge and for the resources they add to ETE Reman. Gauge’s investment in the business will allow us to accelerate our growth and further invest
Alto introduces new extension housing seal for Ford 5R55W/S, AODE, 4R70W
Alto has introduced a new extension housing seal for a few Ford transmission applications. The models covered by the metal clad seal include: 5R55W/S model years 2002-2010; AODE model years 1992-1995; and 4R70W trucks model years 1993 and on. Basic dimensions are: OD: 2.485in.; HT: 1.265-in. (medium long boot). The Alto part no. is 049406A.
Transmission shops are preparing to work on hybrids and EVs
At the beginning of the year, TD polled the industry on a variety of questions related to the transmission work they do. You can see the full results in our State of the Industry report from March. Usually, we ask the same general set of questions each yet in order to get a sense of
A long journey to success at New Jersey’s Wholesale Transmissions
“We’ve been family-owned since 1985,” Mike Nader says of his shop, New Jersey’s Wholesale Transmissions. Mike’s father started off as a multi-shop Cottman Transmission franchisee in the ‘80s. But when he passed away, it left his widow Georgette to, as Mike says, “pick up the pieces.” “She didn’t know anything about the transmission business,” Mike
Rostra offers variable bleed solenoids for second generation Ford 6F35
Rostra announced that it offers 10 NH/NL variable bleed solenoids for bands 1–5 for the Ford 6F35 transmission (second generation). Touting an improved design, Rostra says that these solenoids can achieve improved sensitivity, reduced hysteresis over the OE design and highly accurate pressure control in the 6F35.
Alto introduces new molded piston for VW, Toyota applications
Alto has introduced a new reverse balance molded piston for Volkswagen and Toyota applications. Models covered include the following: VW TR80-SD (0C8) model years 2009-2014; and Toyota TL-80SN, AA80E, GS/LS460, IS/F, model years 2007 through 2014. The Alto part no. is 222300.
Photo gallery: TCRA Annual Meeting 2023
On April 13-15, one of the transmission industry’s most notable events took place, as members of the Torque Converter Rebuilders Association (TCRA) had their annual meeting. For this year, which was the 25th time this gathering has occurred, the meeting took place in Charlotte, N.C. As always, it served as an occasion for industry friends
American Powertrain introduces Chevy/GMC 4×4 Tremec 4050 transmission kit for vintage pickups
American Powertrain is introducing a Square Body Chevy/GMC 4×4 kit for the Tremec TR-4050 five-speed, four wheel drive manual transmission designed to fit 1973 to 1987 pickups and SUVs, which the company notes includes Chevy Suburbans, Jimmys and Blazers. The kit includes: an aluminum CNC machined bell housing, Hydramax hydraulic clutch and components, flywheel and
Sonnax highlights clutch backing plate for ZF transmissions
Sonnax highlights its heavy duty “D” clutch backing plate (part no. 35570-75) for ZF8HP55, ZF8HP70 and ZF8HP75 transmissions. According to Sonnax, this plate can help prevent flexing of the clutch pack in these transmissions. The plate is twice as thick as its OEM counterpart for significantly improved protection against burn-up, Sonnax says.
California’s Rohnert Park Transmissions is a multi-generational success story
Fernando Gomez’s dad got into the business after being in the Army. “It was what he always wanted to do,” Fernando says. But that wasn’t the case for Fernando at first. “My dad needed an apprentice and he was a pretty tough guy to work for, so they were having trouble finding somebody to be
Alto adds new torque converter sealing ring set
Alto has introduced a new 25-piece kit of torque converter scarf cut teflon sealing rings for a variety of AW, Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and Toyota transmissions. Models covered include: TF60-SN (09G), TF61-SN (09K), TF62-SN (09M), AB60E/F, model years 2007 and on. The Alto part number is A40045TCU25.
