Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Explaining 6-, 8-, and 10-Speed Automatic Transmission Gearing
I see where Summit Racing lists a TCI transmission that was originally a 4L80E – but they list it as a six-speed transmission. I’ve heard a little about this—did they add two more gears to the transmission? How is this different from the GM 6L80E transmission that is used in the Corvette or in the
12 Things You Should (or Shouldn’t) Do When Installing an Automatic Transmission
“We know a thing or two because we’ve seen a thing or two.” That’s the familiar tagline to the ubiquitous Farmer’s Insurance ad campaign, but it could easily apply to the guys at TCI Automotive. When it comes to drivetrain products, tech, and installation procedures, they know a thing or two. Or, in the case
Video: 10 Tech Tips for Installing a New Transmission
Prepare to tackle your transmission installation project by watching this video from the good people at COMP Performance Group’s TCI Automotive, who will share 10 tech tips to help your install go as smoothly as possible. Even reinstalling an identical transmission won’t be as simple as a bolt-on installation. The TCI crew emphasizes reading the instruction manual, and
Mailbag: Choosing a Torque Converter for Nitrous Applications
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking torque converters: F.P. Elizabeth City, NJ Q: I am in the market for a street/strip torque converter. The car is a 1977 Chevy Monza with a 400 cubic-inch, 10:1 compression small block with stock bottom-end components, 462




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