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

What’s the Horsepower Limit of a Factory 6L80E? If you're running an LS-powered vehicle or planning an LS swap, chances are you've looked into the 6L80E transmission. It's tough, it's modern, and it can handle a lot — but like anything, it has its limits. The big question is: how...

Complete Guide to the 4R70W Transmission: Specs, Strengths, and Failures The 4R70W transmission is one of Ford’s most versatile and widely used 4-speed automatic transmissions. Introduced as an evolution of the AOD and AODE, the 4R70W brought better performance, smarter gear ratios, and greater durability to a wide range of...

700R4 vs. 4L60E: Which Transmission is Right for Your Performance Build? When it comes to building a performance vehicle, your transmission is every bit as critical as your engine. The right gearbox determines how power is delivered, how responsive your vehicle feels, and how it behaves under load. For many...

What Is the Best 4-Speed Automatic Transmission? When it comes to building a street-performance vehicle, your transmission is just as important as your horsepower numbers. It’s easy to obsess over camshafts, compression ratios, and turbo sizing, but without the right transmission, all that power might never fully reach the pavement....