Approaching four decades ago, automakers were scrambling for solutions to fuel economy woes, and GM was no exception. Computer-controlled carburetors and the birth of electronic throttle body fuel ...

Some of our more loyal readers might remember that in my 2nd Touchstone Semiconductor blog post, I expressed interest in rebuilding from the ground up a 1963 Corvette String Ray couple with all the ...

This 1997 Chevy Suburban has a 5.7-liter engine, 6-inch suspension lift, and 35-inch tires. The truck is regularly used off-highway and to tow trailers. It also has a propensity for killing its 4L60E ...

Cheap(er) gasoline yep, it is a reality and the lower cost is certainly comforting after crude oil prices sat at record highs for many years. New sources for American oil, which exploration began ...

Remember when the "new" 700-R4 came on the scene? Well, the 700-R4 was introduced 30 years ago in 1982 and is still a solid choice for an overdrive transmission for carbureted cars. The GM 4L60E ...

You likely had one of two reactions when you read "4L60E." It was either a slight shrug as you vaguely remembered that you had a 4L60E in your reliable, daily-driven ...

With their debut in the 1990s, GM's 4L60E and 4L80E transmissions reveal some of their differences –- and similarities –- right in their names. The "4" and "L" respectively refer to the number of ...

Some of our more loyal readers might remember that in my 2 nd Touchstone Semiconductor blog post, I expressed interest in rebuilding from the ground up a 1963 Corvette String Ray couple with all the ...