Monster Transmission Blog: Transmission Tech, Upgrades & How-To Content

Remanufactured vs Rebuilt Transmissions: What’s REALLY the Difference?
Nov 25

Remanufactured vs Rebuilt Transmissions: What’s REALLY the Difference?

Remanufactured vs Rebuilt Transmissions: Full Guide to What You’re Really Getting Monster Transmission • Reman vs Rebuild • Warranty, Parts & Long-Term Reliability When your transmission fails, you’re usually presented with three choices: remanufactured, rebuilt, or “refurbished”. On paper they can sound similar, but under the pan they’re very different....
By Ben Dow
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The Ultimate 6L80 Transmission Guide: Common Problems, Fixes & Installation Tips
Nov 20

The Ultimate 6L80 Transmission Guide: Common Problems, Fixes & Installation Tips

The Ultimate 6L80 Transmission Guide: Problems, Fixes, Install Tips & Reman Options GM Trucks & SUVs • Camaro / Corvette • 6-Speed Automatic • StreetMonster / SportMonster / TrackMonster If you’ve searched for information on the 6L80 transmission, you’ve probably seen it called 6L80, 6L80E, “MYC,” or just “that six-speed...
By Ben Dow
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Chevy 5.3L LS Engine Guide: Years, Problems, Upgrades & Best Pairings
Nov 19

Chevy 5.3L LS Engine Guide: Years, Problems, Upgrades & Best Pairings

The Complete Chevrolet 5.3L LS Engine Guide (Generations • Failures • Transmissions • Upgrades) Year-by-Year Guide • Common Issues • Monster Transmission Pairing • 4L60E/65E/70E/6L80E Matching • Performance & Towing Builds The Chevy 5.3L LS engine (and later EcoTec3 5.3L) is one of the most successful V8 powerplants ever produced....
By Ben Dow
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6L80 Torque Converter Failure: Causes, Symptoms & the Billet Fix You Need
Nov 18

6L80 Torque Converter Failure: Causes, Symptoms & the Billet Fix You Need

6L80 Torque Converter Failures: Causes, Symptoms & Why Monster’s Billet Converter is the Fix A deep dive into the most common 6L80 torque converter failures, how they destroy the transmission, and why our Monster 6L80E Single-Clutch Billet Torque Converter is the permanent solution. Why the 6L80 Torque Converter Fails (and...
By Ben Dow
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