Performance Archives - Transmission Digest
ATI introduces new e-clutch hub for ZF8HP51

ATI Performance Products has introduced its new billet aluminum E-Clutch Hub for fifth generation Toyota Supras and BMW vehicles equipped with ZF8HP51 automatic transmissions. This new ATI part no. 711014 is a direct replacement for the OEM part no. ZF-1101-471-029 and is available now.   According to ATI, for this new part, improvements were made to

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ATI introduces six-speed Chevy transmission performance package

ATI Performance Products has introduced an externally controlled, six-speed transmission package for Chevrolet vehicles. According to the company, the torque converter, bellhousing, transmission and controller all designed to fit and work together with a conventional Chevy or LS-based engine. According to ATI, features and benefits include the following:

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RatioTek introduces new tuner kit for BMW M240, Toyota Supra

RatioTek has introduced a new entry in its Trans Tuner Kit line. The new tuner kit is for ZF8HP51 transmissions with model years 2017 and on, fitting BMW M240 and Toyota Supra models. The eight-speed rear wheel drive kit comes in two varieties: PR and PRX. According to the company, PR kits are designed for

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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 pump for vintage Powerglide models

GFX announced a new pump component for GM Powerglide models, covering several vintage model years: 1950 through 1973.

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Alto introduces Ford Mustang cartridge filter kit

Alto has introduced a cartridge filter kit for Ford TR-9070 DCT seven-speed models, fitting the Mustang GT500 with 5.0L and 5.2L engines. The filter kit (part no. 239940) comes with an o-ring and five bolts.

Sonnax releases Smart-Tech drum module for TH400 racing applications

At the recent PRI show in Indianapolis, Sonnax announced the release of its Smart-Tech drum module for racing GM TH400 transmissions. According to Sonnax, this drum module is designed to correct a specific flaw of the TH400: the fact that the direct drum counter rotates, spinning backwards in first gear, brakes to a complete stop

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Six drag race drivers win championships with ProTorque converters

ProTorque touts six drivers who used ProTorque converters to win world championship titles during the 2022 drag racing season. Those champions include:

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Sonnax introduces Smart-Tech drum module for racing applications

Sonnax has introduced the Smart-Tech drum module (part no. 34555-01K) for the GM TH400. Designed for racing applications, this kit increases wheel HP, improves acceleration and reduces shock on shifts while ramping up durability and safety, the company says.  According to Sonnax, the module includes parts to upgrade forward and direct drums plus everything else

Performance Profiting

Going way back in history, it’s evident that when there are more than one or two of any transportation mode, the owners need to find out which is fastest. This has never more true than today when there are attractive profits to be made from serving a new generation of racers willing to pay to

Xtreme Performance Kits

Whatever It Takes (WIT) has announced that Xtreme Performance Kits are available from Mild to Wild, to the Extreme! The company’s multi-tier platform will provide your shop with the performance-minded components to exceed the needs that your customer’s monster demands. Visit www.wittrans.com for more information.

6L80 Performance Kits

New performance XTR kits from Whatever It Takes.

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