For the better part of the 20th century and much of the 21st, General Motors has been one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world. The company has long been known for building tough, ...

Face it, this is the golden era for horsepower. But that added power puts even more pressure on the rest of the driveline, and no more so than on the transmission. The good news for GM fans is that ...

Between 1991 and 2009, General Motors' 4L80-E transmission was used in some of the manufacturer's most popular trucks and SUVs. Initially intended for use in mid-to-heavy-duty models like pickup ...

With their debut in the 1990s, GM's 4L60E and 4L80E transmissions reveal some of their differences –- and similarities –- right in their names. The "4" and "L" respectively refer to the number of ...

When you speak of the advancements in new-generation trucks, it's typical for the conversation to turn immediately to engines. Words such as sequential port injection, overhead cams, mass airflow ...

This 1997 Chevy Suburban has a 5.7-liter engine, 6-inch suspension lift, and 35-inch tires. The truck is regularly used off-highway and to tow trailers. It also has a propensity for killing its 4L60E ...

Attention, Project T-top Coupe followers: We finally executed the drivetrain upgrade that we’ve been highlighting—well, hyping—since we embarked on the 1986 Ford Mustang LX’s resurrection back in ...

To handle great amounts of horsepower generated by large-displacement engines, a vehicle requires a robust and solid transmission to ensure it can effectively distribute said power to the wheels. That ...