How to Rebuild & Modify GM Turbo 400 Transmissions: Complete Step-By-Step Rebuild Guide (S-A Design Workbench Series) - Softcover

Ruggles, Cliff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1934709204 ISBN 13: 9781934709207

Publisher: CarTech Inc, 2012

Synopsis

Over the last 50 years, literally millions of GM cars and trucks have been built with Turbo 400 automatic transmissions. While these transmissions are respected for their durability and versatility, there always comes a point where the old transmission shows signs of wear. At some point, even the best transmissions need to be rebuilt.

Respected automotive technical author Cliff Ruggles takes readers through the complex rebuild procedure of GMs most popular rear-wheel drive automatic transmission in this great new book. Enthusiasts have embraced the reliable GM Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatics for years, and the popularity of these transmissions is not slowing down. With his proven style, Ruggles walks through the step-by-step rebuild and performance upgrade procedures in a series of full-color photos for each of these models. Time saving tips are part of every buildup.

This is a welcome addition to your automotive library. Amateurs and professionals alike will appreciate the advice and guidance offered on every page. Even if you end up deciding to have a professional take care of your transmission repair and performance needs, this information is crucial to understanding how the power gets from the engine to the road.

About this title

About the Author

Cliff Ruggles has more than 20 years' experiene in custom building transmissions. He owns his own business, Cliff's High Performance, which specializes in building high-performance engines, transmission, and carburetors. Cliff has built/ owned/ raced at least half a dozen cars over the years.

From the Back Cover

Over the last 50 years, literally millions and millions of GM cars have been built with automatic transmissions. While these transmissions are respected for their durability and versatility, there always comes a point where the old transmission shows signs of wear and needs to be rebuilt. In How to Rebuild GM Rear-Wheel Drive Transmissions, respected automotive technical author and transmission expert Cliff Ruggles takes readers through the complex rebuild procedure of GMs most popular rear-wheel drive automatic transmissions. With his proven style, Ruggles walks through the step-by-step rebuild procedures in a series of full-color photos for each of these popular transmission models. Included is diagnosis, tear down, cleaning, inspection, analysis, and re-assembly procedures. Optional upgrades and time-saving tips are part of every buildup, and are also included in this handy edition. This is the first-ever all-color GM transmission rebuild book and a welcome addition to your automotive library. Amateurs and professionals alike will appreciate the advice and guidance offered on every page. Even if you end up deciding on having a professional take care of your transmission repair and maintenance needs, this information is crucial to understanding how the power gets from the engine to the road.

Edition details

• Publisher: CarTech Inc
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1934709204
• ISBN 13: 9781934709207
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144