One of the great joys of building a replica vehicle is that there is no correct way of doing anything! In direct contrast to the restoration of classics, antiques, and muscle cars, we are given carte ...

For the vast majority of consumers, a smooth-shifting automatic transmission is the gold standard. Detroit caters to the least common dominator, except in the relatively rare high-perf models. But ...

Here is your guide to the best short shifters and some of the best brands in the business. Is the gearstick feeling tired in your sports car? Tired of long throws, wobbly gearknobs, and a feel that’s ...

Say you're sitting at a light, and some young kid pulls up in a clapped-out import. Wanting to impress your passenger, you get ready to throw your car in gear and blast off. Then it happens. You hear ...

Our LS1 project Trans Am is coming along nicely, having run a best elapsed time of 12.85 at 108.59 with nothing but an exhaust system and a few minor bolt-ons. Up until now, we've been able to net ...

If you have a first-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata, here's something you might not know: you can buy a gated shifter for your car right now. The conversion kit is from a brand called Minottek, and at the ...

Understanding how springs and weights influence shift kit performance and transmission behavior. #Transmission #CarTech ...

Installing a shift kit can improve transmission performance and help prevent common failures. In this video, we walk through the shift kit installation and explain how it improves shifting, increases ...