Moroso Oil Pan and Transmission Gaskets
Moroso has introduced an oil pan gasket for BBC Mark 4 engines and a transmission gasket for the GM 4L80E, 700R4 automatic transmissions.
The Profit Potential in Performance Diesel Automatic Transmissions
When your diesel customer comes into your shop wanting to upgrade the performance of his pickup’s engine, are you missing the opportunity to sell him an upgrade for his automatic transmission as well? It should be a fairly easy sale when you remind him of the increased horsepower and torque he will have from the engine, and in order to take full advantage, his automatic transmission will also need an upgrade.
How You Can Increase Your Payoff by Including a Transmission With Your Engine Builds
Bundling two or more products into a single package simplifies the buying process for a consumer, saving both time and money. This isn’t limited to household goods and groceries. An engine builder can increase his bottom line by selling more than one product, such as a transmission. And additional accessories and services also can be added.
Understanding Borg-Warner’s R-10/R-11 Overdrive Transmissions
Borg-Warner overdrive transmissions were first introduced in 1934, originally designed to reduce engine rpms at highway speeds. The early overdrive transmission is actually a two-speed planetary transmission attached to the rear portion of a standard three-speed transmission.
QuickTime’s Bellhousing Selector Simplifies Finding the Right Bell for Your Engine/Transmission
QuickTime’s easy-to-use Bellhousing Selector puts hard-to-find and even one-of-a-kind applications right at your fingertips. Just enter your engine manufacturer, engine type, and transmission, and up pops the exact bellhousing for your specific application.
Amsoil Synthetic Dual-Clutch Transmission Fluid
AMSOIL has introduced a new synthetic fluid for dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs). AMSOIL Synthetic DCT Fluid’s superior frictional properties protect against shudder and gear clashing to consistently produce fast, smooth shifts.
2017 Ford F-150 to Debut New 3.5L EcoBoost Engine and 10-Speed Transmission
Ford continues its innovation, delivering more torque and better acceleration to 2017 F-150 customers with the all-new 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine and 10-speed transmission. The new second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine will provide 30 lb.-ft. more peak torque compared with the first-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine.
Jasper Engines & Transmissions Names Supplier Award Winners for 2014
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has named its Supplier Award winners for 2014 performance. There were 14 total recipients named in the following three categories: Growth, Service and Quality.
Lokar Anchor-Tight Locking Flexible Transmission Dipsticks
Lokar’s patented Anchor-Tight Locking Flexible Dipsticks have many advantages over conventional dipsticks such as no leaking, even with the transmission upside down and they are NHRA accepted for use in all categories of competition.
GM’s New 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
General Motors has announced that its latest transmission, titled the 8L90, will be available in the 2015 Corvette Stingray and eventually availed in the Camaro and a host of Cadillac models. The new transmission is an eight speed automatic with paddle sifters, intended to rival the semi-automatic transmission technologies being employed by European manufacturers. The steering
Performance Automatic PA45103 4R70W Super Comp Transmission
Performance Automatic takes a state of the art approach to putting a “Ford in a Ford” for those who choose a Big Block 429-460 Ford engine and want to run the extremely durable 4R70W Ford Overdrive transmission. Performance Automatic has a new version of its 4R70W Super Comp Trans; the PA45103 is sporting a new custom designed steel SFI Pro
AVI Announces New ATRA Transmission Guides Now Available
Automotive Video Innovations (AVI) has announced the addition of nearly 50 new repair manuals from the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA). These in-depth technical guides were created by ATRA members, who adhere to a strict standard of honest, professional service. The manuals contain everything from basic transmission characteristics to troubleshooting to rebuilding. The print guides, ranging
PML Offers Deep Transmission Pan for the C5 Corvette
PML has added a great looking, solid construction, transmission pan to its line of products especially for automobile enthusiasts. PML designed this transmission pan specifically for C5 Corvette owners who push their Corvettes to the limit and for owners who just want to take care of their Corvettes. This pan would also be useful for
Elgin Receives JASPER Engines & Transmissions Service Award
Elgin has supplied internal engine components to JASPER for more than 60 years and has held Preferred Partner status with the company for 12 years. JASPER relies on Elgin for a broad range of advanced valvetrain products, including pushrods, rocker arms, lifters and valve springs, with a majority of these parts being designed and manufactured
Ohio Technical College Partners with Jasper Engines & Transmissions
Through the partnership, JASPER will provide engines, transmissions and differentials along with manufacturing, marketing and sponsor support to OTC. Students will train on the company’s products during a six-week course held in the new Jasper Engines and Transmissions Training Center Lab building. “We are excited to have JASPER as the official automotive engine and transmissions
New Jasper Engines & Transmissions Operation Reclaims Ford Modular Heads
An overhead cam bore alignment station has been put in place in the GasEngine Division of the Jasper, Ind., facility. At the heart of thisstation is a Milltronics 7200 CNC machine that properly centers thehead for the align boring tool to machine each journal. The CNC machinetakes less time to do the procedure, with improved
Jasper Engines and Transmissions’ Longest-Serving Associate Dies
Jasper Engines & Transmissions mourns the loss ofits longest-serving associate, Gervase Schwenk. Gervase succumbed tocancer Sept. 8, at the age of 86. “Notonly do we lose a good friend, unbelievable businessman and chairman,but truly a gentle giant who was extremely humble and cared more aboutothers than he cared about himself,” said JASPER President Doug
Jasper Engine and Transmission Now 100 Percent Employee-Owned
Sixty-eight-year-oldremanufacturer Jasper Engine and Transmission has announced thetransfer of 100 percent of its stock to a newly formed company – Jasper Engine and Transmission 100 Percent Employee Stock OwnershipPlan (ESOP). Jasper owners/managers sold their shares in the company to thecompany’s 1,471 employees. On an annual basis, all full-time Jasperemployees will earn shares of stock based