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

The Ultimate 10L80 Transmission Guide: Specs, Problems, Vehicles & Monster Upgrades The GM 10L80 transmission is one of the most advanced automatic transmissions ever installed in a Chevrolet or GMC truck. With ten forward gears, ultra-tight ratios, and lightning-fast shifts, it delivers excellent fuel economy, towing performance, and acceleration. But...

Torque Converter Failure Symptoms (And Why Replacing Only the Converter Often Fails) The torque converter is one of the most misunderstood—and most abused—components in modern automatic transmissions. At Monster Transmission, converter failure is tied to more comebacks than almost any other issue, especially when only the converter is replaced. This...

Rebuild vs Replace Your Transmission: The Real Cost Breakdown Nobody Explains If you’re reading this, chances are your transmission is slipping, shuddering, overheating, or already failed—and you’ve been hit with the same fork-in-the-road decision almost every vehicle owner faces: Do I rebuild my transmission… or replace it? On the surface,...

Signs Your Transmission Is About to Fail (And How to Avoid Being Stranded) Transmission failures almost never happen without warning. The problem is most drivers don’t recognize the warning signs—or worse, they ignore them until the vehicle won’t move. This guide breaks down the most common early, mid-stage, and late-stage...