Transmission Digest readers voted during the past several weeks to select this year’s top products and tools from those nominated in our December issue. This year, rather than separate contests, voting was for a combined tool and equipment contest, with 20 winners rather than 10. Winning entries appear in the following images, but are in alphabetical order, not in order of votes received. All descriptions are those provided by the companies. Right-click the images to see them more closely.
Force Control Industries introduced a new private label transmission fluid, which the company says is engineered specifically for oil shear applications. This type F automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is formulated using premium base oils, which the company says it used for thermal stability, viscosity characteristics, and their ability to withstand harsh operating environments. It is
Force Control Industries introduced a new private label transmission fluid, which the company says is engineered specifically for oil shear applications. This type F automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is formulated using premium base oils, which the company says it used for thermal stability, viscosity characteristics, and their ability to withstand harsh operating environments. It is then enriched with a proprietary mix of additives to provide anti-wear protection, oxidation resistance, and viscosity control, to increase efficiency of the components and extend their service life.
TransGo recently released a high pressure tuneless reprogramming kit for 62TE transmissions, model years 2007 and on. The company says it is specifically suited for work and passenger vans like the Ram ProMaster. Related Articles – OTC releases TJHP15 transmission jack – American Powertrain introduces ProTwin disc clutch for GM, Ford and Mopar – Sonnax
OTC has released the new TJHP15 transmission jack. The jack is air-assisted and has a 1,500-lb. capacity. Related Articles – Snap-on debuts new general service tool set – Gray Tools introduces insulated hex bit socket set – Alto releases friction and steel module for ZF 6HP transmissions According to the company, features include rugged wall
American Powertrain announced that it now offers a new ProTwin twin disc clutch kit for GM, Ford and Mopar performance applications. The kit comes with a billet steel flywheel, pressure plate, two drive discs, floater, flywheel crank bolts, pilot bearing and alignment tool. Each clutch kit comes fully balanced and features 1100 ft./lbs. of torque
Sonnax has introduced a new Smart-Tech clutch kit for optimizing clutch capacity and guarding against clutch burnup in GM 4L60, 4L60-E, 4L65-E and 4L70-E transmissions. This kit (part no. 77734-01K) includes eight .067-in. BorgWarner high-energy frictions and seven .095-in. Lindered steels recommended for use with Sonnax Smart-Tech input housings. Related Articles – Sonnax introduces heavy-duty
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The Transmission Digest Annual Survey of Retail Shops has served as benchmark and planning tool for the industry now for the past 38 years. Charts and tables in this study are based on a survey of subscribers that was conducted early this year. Related Articles – A guide to common GM, Ford and Nissan programming
This is the latest in TD’s annual series of directories for the powertrain industry. Companies that supply products to the powertrain aftermarket are listed in alphabetical order. Because data changes frequently, only organizations that have updated information with Transmission Digest in the recent past are included. Related Articles – 10L80 and 10R80 pump gear differences – Performance supplier
The case study has to do with a 2009 Chrysler 300 C 5.7L Nag1 RWD with 71,923 miles on it (see Figure 1, above). Related Articles – Going the extra mile: Proving your transmission repair suspicions – Diagnosing Ford 10R60, 10R80 and 10R140 series speed sensor issues – Jatco JF613E transmission quick reference material It is based
