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Tips for success with the GM transmission fast learn process

This article is about failure, something we all experience from time to time. If you are attempting to perform a fast learn process on a GM eight-, nine-, or 10-speed transmission, you may have that temporary feeling of failure, as this process can bring on frustration quickly. Let’s talk about what the fast learn process

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American Powertrain offers Tremec TR-4050 kit for Chevy/GMC trucks

American Powertrain now offers a Tremec 4×2 TR-4050 five-speed Pro-Fit HD manual transmission kit designed for 1988-98 Chevy/GMC OBS light- and medium-duty trucks. The Chevy/GMC OBS 4×2 kit includes a short throw White Lightning Shifter designed for the TR-4050, a crossmember adapter bracket that works with the original factory crossmember, bell housing, hydraulic bearing, pilot

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TransTec introduces stator sleeve tool kit

TransTec has introduced a new Stator Sleeve Tool Kit, which allows users to remove and replace worn-out GM stator sleeves, allowing them to rebuild the stator support instead of purchasing an aftermarket replacement.   Each kit includes a removal tool and an instruction sheet. Each kit also comes with TransTec’s new replacement sleeves, one of

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Kitting keeps us profitable: Aftermarket kit suppliers listing 2023

The kitting of transmission parts has made profitable shop operation possible. When a kit with 100 parts is necessary, a distributor has already assembled all the important components into the kit and it is typically sitting on the shelf ready to be delivered. Kitting saves time and effort for both the shop and the supplying

GFX introduces new oil pan lines for various GM transmissions

GFX has introduced a variety of new oil pans for several different General Motors transmissions.

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GFX adds new hard part for JF015E, REOF11A

GFX has introduced a new hard part for Nissan and General Motors transmissions.

GFX introduces variety of new products: Oil pumps, friction plates, bearings and more

GFX recently announced a bevy of new products, from oil pumps to friction plates to bearings to several others. Here’s a roundup of the latest from the company: Ford used oil pump GFX has introduced a used oil pump for Ford transmissions including the 10R80. According to the company, these hard parts are designed to

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What to do when a GM 6T40 BAS Hybrid loses line pressure

After overhaul, a GM vehicle equipped with the 6T40 BAS Hybrid transmission has a complaint of little or no movement.

Sponsored video: GM eight-speed torque converter shudder solution

The full text of this sponsored video is below: Welcome to the GM eight speed torque converter shudder solution by LubeGard. General Motors has issued multiple technical service bulletins on torque converter clutch shudder in the eight-speed 8L45 and 8L90 transmissions. This problem affects over four million vehicles. That’s 11 different models across three different

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Transtar highlights remote transmission oil cooling system

Transtar highlights the Hayden remote transmission oil cooling system, a remote cooler with a 10 inch fan. It comes preassembled with powder coated aluminum brackets, remote mount and 3/8 inch push-on. It covers GM, Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, Mopar and Ram transmissions.

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Alto adds new products for Toyota/Lexus, Nissan, Mercedes, Allison, more

Alto has released a wide variety of products this spring; TD’s roundup of all the latest products from the company is below. Filter #207942 This new filter (pictured above) covers Toyota Lexus models AA81E, GS350, IS350, RC350, (Crown Athlete 2.0L) from 2013 to present. Filter #181948B This recently introduced filter covers Nissan/Jatco/Suzuki models RE0F11A (CVT)

Mustang Advanced Engineering installs heavy-duty dynamometers at GM Canada

Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE), an American manufacturer of testing equipment, dynamometers and related products, has delivered and installed two new chassis dynamometers for GM Canada, which recently began a $2 billion transformational investment in their manufacturing and R&D facilities in Ingersoll and Oshawa, Ontario. As part of their expanding capabilities, the need for end-of-line testing