There was a time when you couldn’t fake your way into a truck driver’s seat. The twin-stick transmissions in those old trucks were unforgiving gatekeepers that separated the serious from the curious.

The automatic transmission is an amazing yet terribly complex engineering feat. It works by using clutch packs, torque converters, gear sets, solenoids, gaskets, valve bodies, hydraulic parts, and ...

Horse Sense:The NMRA apparently recognizes the drag-racing capabilities of the AOD/AODE, since it no longer gives these automatics a weight break versus a manual gearbox in either Factory Stock or ...

Shifting between Drive and Reverse before the vehicle comes to a complete halt places heavy stress on transmission components ...

Once understood, transmission shift response is as simple to tune as an engine. This photo exaggerates the fact that separate circuits are modified to alter shift timing and quality or ...

Performing an AOD swap in a classic Mustang is easy today thanks to the automotive aftermarket. These companies have done the homework already. All you have to do is tell them what you have and what ...

It's interesting to take an occasional look back at our hobby to consider all the changes that have taken place. Street rods have certainly evolved, and it's probably safe to say the quality of the ...