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A little over 20 years ago, we were introduced to the electronically controlled automatic transmission as standard equipment in nearly all new vehicles. The automakers were creating technology to keep up with the demands of government regulations on emissions and mileage requirements by installing more computer controlled equipment. The technology being developed allowed the vehicle to run more efficiently by …
The last 60 years of hot rodding has experienced a wide variety of engine combinations that can be used to power your project. The choices between big blocks, small blocks, Y blocks, Hemi, LS, Cleveland, and Windsor can be a little mind-boggling sometimes, but typically we all have our favorite that we wouldn’t trade for anything. The big three automakers …
There are several hot-button issues in hot rod culture that make clear divides among the ranks. Chevy or Ford, LS or small block, small block or big block, carburetor or EFI, turbo or supercharger, automatic or manual. There may be some enthusiasts who don’t have a specific favorite, but for the vast majority, the choices are clear-cut and unwavering. When it comes …
Sometimes the best thing for a car nut to do is rebuild a heap of junk into something great! The folks over at the Hot Rod Network certainly know their stuff, so a project like rebuilding a junk transmission to hold a thousand horsepower promises to be an interesting task with great results. With the help of some Bowler Transmissions …
There’s no doubt that the hot rod hobby has a wide variety of builds and budgets out there. With everything from concours restorations to one-of-a–kind customs, the type of transmission you need for your build is no exception to this rule. Bowler Performance Transmissions is proud to announce the release of our new line of transmissions for the DIY and …
Bowler Performance Transmissions is excited to announce the release of our new line of custom off-set shifters for the Tremec T56 Magnum and TKO 500/600 transmissions. The NightStick line will have options available to replicate the factory 4-speed shift positions of most all popular muscle cars. This allows you the ability to retain the factory console, or avoid cutting additional …
Peer pressure can be tough, everywhere you turn someone is telling you how you should build your project. You need to go with this engine, those tires suck, chrome is out, polished is in, heck just paint it all black. Same goes with a transmission conversion, some of you out there have done a new 5 or 6 speed conversion …
The popularity of the C2 & C3 Corvettes has experienced a significant boom in recent years among the Pro-Touring crowd. Traditionally most of these early Corvettes spent more time on trailers and in garages than they did on the track, but that is quickly changing. With the production of performance suspension components, complete chassis swaps, the LS engine, and overdrive …
