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Gearstar Performance Transmissions in Akron Oh manufactures world-class, high-performance transmissions & Converters custom built to exact specifications.
Gearstar Performance Transmissions is one of the first companies to manufacture high performance automatic transmissions to the specifications of the engines, horsepower and torque output, rear gear ratio, circumference of the rear wheel and tire, the weight of the vehicle, and the application which it is to serve. We are employee owned by people that have a true passion for what they do.

Gearstar Performance Transmissions manufactures world-class, high-performance automatic transmissions built to exact specifications. From start to finish, they are built by the industry's top expert technicians. We are employee owned by people that have a true passion for what they do, using only the best US made performance parts available. Each transmission is custom re-manufactured, built to specs - That means we don't have pre-built transmissions sitting on our shelves. In order to maintain consistency and quality during the building process, each and every transmission is handled by a single builder from start to finish. And every single transmission is put through rigorous qualification and inspection process, along with the fact that each transmission and converter are extensively dyno-tested as a package equivalent of 100 mph on the street where we check hydraulic pressures, temperatures, shift quality, converter stall and lock-up. We make sure each all shift points are at the correct RPM before engaging into the next gear. When you receive your transmission and converter package, you can be sure it is functioning perfectly, because we make sure it's perfect before it leaves our shop. Whether it is a Turbo 350 going behind a mild small block or a 4L85E built for a C5R 440 blown LSX, the same expert technicians will be working on either package. At Gearstar Performance Transmissions, we approach each project as if it was going into one of our own personal vehicles.

Mission: Whether it is a Turbo 350 going behind a mild small block or a 4L85E built for a C5R 440 blown LSX, the same expert technicians will be working on either package. Gearstar Performance Transmissions approaches each project as if it was going into one of our own personal vehicles.

06/08/2019

#zackfarah 4L75E 2.84 Ratio #yankconverters 245 Billet 3200 Stall

06/08/2019

Summit Racing Equipment

Do you think you can make it through our autocross course…give it a shot! (12pm-8pm Friday 9am-4pm Saturday).

06/07/2019

Rottweiler Life

06/04/2019

Revision Rods & Rides

What a crazy first year it has been owning my own shop. I couldn't have done it without my wife, Katie Nelson, and all of our amazing customers. Over the course of this past year, we have gotten to help some of the top shops in the industry as well as work on some pretty cool projects in the shop. The next couple years should get even better as we have some more complex and one off projects to build. Would also like to thank John Lefler Jr. and Jason Millard for joining our team!

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@alanpalmer27 @tommy2tone_ @ringbrothers @roadstershop

05/29/2019

Did you put the transmission in Bark

05/27/2019

05/24/2019

05/23/2019

Gearstar4T65E Level IV Yank Performance Converters Custom Machined by Dave Myers

05/23/2019

1 of 2 4T65E Fromt wheel Drive Transaxles Custom Built for Hot Rod Garage’s Twinpala going in front of twin 500HP 5.3’ Turbo Engines

05/22/2019

Please help end the horrible suffering these Dogs have to endure, speak up, Share !

05/20/2019

Boise Roadster Show

Very cool having the Motor Trend t.v. crew make a surprise appearance to Firebird on May 18th. The dynamic duo of David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan were on hand with their famous "Draguar", filming for a future episode of the hit t.v. show Roadkill. https://youtu.be/iwfP0tN5Y-A

05/18/2019

Yank Performance Converters

Office views!! Yank’s LS swapped TJ for the win! #frontendfriday #lstheworld #yankconverters #gearstarpro

05/18/2019

Can we go to Lowe’s get couple bags of Top Soil for Garden, Im sorry by a couple, you meant 42.

05/17/2019

Gearstar is hiring, I’m looking experienced Transmission & Converter builder.
Email me
[email protected]

05/16/2019

Mouser, doing last minute inspection before shipping.

05/14/2019

Family Puppy Boycott-Puppy Mill Awareness of NW Ohio

Know the facts.

05/14/2019

#GEARSTAR Yank Performance Converters Official Transission Summit Racing Equipment Auto Cross Team

The Summit Racing Crusher II Corvette wins the Pro Class here at the Goodguys Lone Star Nationals Autocross. Another great Texas event with RideTech shocks leading the pack. Congratulations to Josh Leisinger and family.

05/12/2019

ForAmerica

Happy Mother's Day!

05/11/2019

Full House Today

05/10/2019

Who let the Mustang owner drive a Hell Cat

05/10/2019

The Tallmadge Bulls , my friends from old Buckeye Gym Dr Matthew Pramik & Todd Lynch stopped in to visit, I go back over 30 years with these guys. That’s part of what I love about our shop, I used to live 2 miles up road, I went to school 1 mile away, many of my friends are still around or they stop in when visiting. We raced N Howard all through High School, every thing from Cutlass, Olds Ninety Eight, Camaro’s, Vegas, Mustangs, Chevelles, & even Hollys Red Chevette, if it had tires we raced it.

05/08/2019

Busy Day at Gearstar, grateful for the trust our customers place in us, please be patient, unfortunately this is not a process that can be rushed, 8-9 hours is average build time for a transmission, another 2-3 of DYNO time.

05/07/2019

04/30/2019

Very busy week, everyone is working very hard, except Frank he’s watching his favorite news channel

04/30/2019

Congratulations to Josh Leisinger on winning the North Carolina Nationals Shootout 🏎 🏁 Thank you for using Gearstar Performance Transmissions, the official transmission of Summit Racing Autocross, and Yank Performance Converters 🔧⚙

04/29/2019

Another large development on our street. Our neighborhood continues to grow under Horrigan administration.

04/26/2019

Gearstar Transmissions Yank Performance Converters Shredding the course at North Carolina Nationals Official Transission Summit Racing Equipment Auto Cross Team

04/24/2019

Twinsburg Fire

Move Over...all of us want to go home too!

What is the Move Over Law?

Ohio's Move Over Law is designed to protect the lives of everyone who works on or uses our roadways. The law requires all drivers to move over one lane passing by any vehicle with flashing or rotating lights parked on the roadside.

The original law took effect in 1999 to reduce risk to law-enforcement officers and emergency responders. It was expanded in December 2013 to apply to every stationary vehicle with flashing lights, including road construction, maintenance and utility crews.
What if I can't move over?

The law recognizes that sometimes it is not safe or possible to move over because of traffic or weather conditions or because a second lane does not exist. In those situations, slow down and proceed with caution. Watch for people or objects that could enter your travel lane, and be prepared to stop.

How does the Move Over law differ from yielding the right of way to emergency vehicles?
Yielding the right of way to an emergency responder requires you as a driver to pull to the right-hand side of the road and stop when a law-enforcement officer, fire truck, ambulance or other emergency vehicle approaches using a siren, lights, or other warning devices. You must wait until the emergency responder(s) has passed by before you can resume driving.

How serious is the problem?
Across the nation, hundreds of people are killed or injured every year when they're struck by a vehicle after pulling over to the side of the road or highway. On average, these "struck-by" crashes kill one tow-truck driver every six days; 23 highway workers and one law-enforcement officer every month; and five firefighters every year. Tragically, stranded motorists are also struck and killed.

Can I be cited for failing to comply with the Move Over law?
Yes, and the issue is so serious that fines are doubled. Violators are fined 2 x $150 for the first violation (a minor misdemeanor), 2 x $250 for the same violation within a year of the first, and 2 x $500 for more than two violations in a year.

What types of roadways does the law apply to?
Ohio’s Move Over law applies to all interstates and state highways. It can be enforced by any law-enforcement officer, including state highway patrol officers, local police, and county sheriff's deputies.

*Source: Ohio Department of Transportation

http://www.dot.state.oh.us/moveover/Pages/default.aspx

04/23/2019

Master Tech Larry, finishing up a 722.6 for an SL65AMG

04/22/2019

David Freiburger

Happy Earth Day! Consider this.

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04/20/2019

Ohio Going Blue

04/18/2019

Broken angel

04/18/2019

My friends Brett Hutnik & his Girl friend Shelby drove down from Ontario to pick-up 4L85 Pro Series, Ron Jhonson came in on Sunday to deliver Transmission.

04/16/2019

Texasdragracing.com

Information on street race crash during TX2K19 week that left two spectators injured. Article states the driver of the Camaro is the Son of a Street Outlaws racer. Prayers for all involved. We hope lessons were learned on both sides..

04/15/2019

We finally found a full version of the 9/11 commercial that only ever aired once

The anniversary of 9/11 will always produce emotions and heavy hearts. This touching ad, which only aired once, will absolutely break your heart. As we

04/14/2019

Rottweiler's

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04/11/2019

04/10/2019

Cheetah Evolution

Gearstar Yank Performance Converters Official Transission Cheetah Evolution & RUTH Fabrications

Safe at home in Tucson, AZ

04/09/2019

Looking to buy a Turbo 400 Reid Case, please let me know if you have one you would like to sell.
Thank you

04/05/2019

PowerNation TV

Watch Gearstar on History Channel this weekend, Sunday April 7th, XOR-EXTREME OFF ROAD- Prerunner Ranger: The Power Episode

On an ALL-NEW XOR - Xtreme Off Road episode, Eliza and Jeremy install a 5.0L Coyote and set up the transmission for maximum off-road speed on the PreRunner Ranger.

Tune in to HISTORY at 7am ET/PT on Sunday!

Parts Supplied By: Summit Racing Equipment, Holley Performance Products, Gearstar Performance Transmissions, Lincoln Electric, Matco Tools

03/31/2019

03/29/2019

US Military Never Lost A Single Battle In Vietnam, The War Was Lost At Home, Not On Battle Field.

03/29/2019

03/27/2019

FedEx bought us more Gifts from our partners Yank Performance Converters thank you again Dave Myers

03/26/2019

Our resident Genius Mr Ronald Johnson, Master builder Kevin Emerson, with 11 Transmissions waiting to be tested on our two Axiline Super Flow Dynamometers.

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132 N Howard St
Akron, OH
44308

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

(330) 434-5216

Website

https://gearstar.com

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Videos

#zackfarah 4L75E 2.84 Ratio #yankconverters 245 Billet 3200 Stall

1 of 2 4T65E Fromt wheel Drive Transaxles Custom Built for Hot Rod Garage’s Twinpala going in front of twin 500HP 5.3’ Turbo Engines

Full House Today

Master Tech Larry, finishing up a 722.6 for an SL65AMG

My friends Brett Hutnik & his Girl friend Shelby drove down from Ontario to pick-up 4L85 Pro Series, Ron Jhonson came in on Sunday to deliver Transmission.

Wed March 20th always busy and steady pace at Gearstar, One Builder, One Transission, we never rush, every Transission is built as if it’s going into one of our own Vehicles.

Hoonigans Garage 4L85E Level 4, Yank Performance Converters

4L85E Level 4 Pro Series Yank Performance Converters Roadkill Hotrodgarageshow

#200-4 Lewis Auto Repair

Ian Lynch #AODLevelIV #DYNOrun

#Gearstar & Yank Performance Converters have been named the official transmission of newest Motor Trend/ Velocity Channel Show #DriftThis This is the 1st of 3 Transission & Converter packages on order.

All Transission & Converter Packages are Ran the equivalent of 100 Miles before they are shipped. Mr Steven Stone C 6 Level 4 Wide Ratio Gear-set, & Custom machined 11 inch Billet Converter extreme Towing Application

I have known Kevin Emerson for over 30 years, he spent the last 22 years running a very large service center over seas. he retired and moved to Georgia earlier this year, I called him and told him I could really use some help at Gearstar, without hesitation he relocated back to Ohio where he still owned his house . Very happy to be working with him again.

It’s working, the very difficult we do every day, the impossible take little bit longer. One if my guys drive it home last night, 4L80E is working perfectly, big shout out to our guys Garret who did the conversion and Jeremy who tuned it.

We put at least a 100 miles on it before you get it. Install once, but Gearstar.

Building The Best Performance Transmission Money Can Buy

Check out this high performance Pro Series Turbo 400 transmission we did for RoadKill!

This 99 is killing us, we have tried everything to tune it with factory ECM, now we have to swap out 120 wires from 1500 ECM to 2500 ECM . Jeremy is the man, he runs service department for largest Mercedes Benz dealeship in Ohio, he is one of very few tuners in country licensed by factory to tune Black Series AMG. We have the best employees in country.

We welcome Kevin Emerson to Gearstar. Frank, Ron, John, Mark, Pat-retired, and me all started together over 35 years ago, fast forward 20-30 years we are back together again.

Our customer Kareem and his Dad stopped by to pick up his 200-4R watch run it for on DYNO.

⚙️⚙️⚙️⚙️⚙️⚙️ Every transmission is custom built by one builder from start to finish. Located in Akron, OH, Gearstar leads the nation in building performance transmissions and transmission repair. 🔩🔩🔩🔩🔩 You may have seen us on tv with familiar professionals like Roadkill, Hot Rod Garage, or Dirt Everyday! We have the best customer service you can find and deliver high quality handcrafted products. We are here to serve your needs.

Amazing facility Precision Hot Rods and Fabrication, Inc., Inc. dropped off a 700-R4 yesterday for a swap on the Red 55, customer had less than 400 miles on the off the shelf unit he bought from big box store. Get Custom, Get Gearstar

#Gearstar Transmissions Will Never Let You Down. This Is how we feed our Families.

Trusted By The Best #Gearstar Yank Performance Converters Official Transmissions Hot Rod Magazine Hotrodgarageshow

E4OD Level 4 Pro Series, 10.5 inch Triple Disc Billet Converter for 1 Hour AC Service in Florida

#Gearstar Official Transmission Lingers Lumberjacks 4L80E 4X4 2500 Duramax, these guys give new meaning to Extreme Duty Application. You can count on Gearstar for all your Transmission needs.

Local Customer Picking up 4L60E 4x4, bring us your transmission and converter or we will pick it up anywhere in US remanufacture it get DYNO test it & ship it back you, we make sure it’s perfect before you put it in car.

#HarryMcCreight 700-R4 Level 4

@TedKismet Fresno, CA #4R70W Level III 300M Billet output shaft custom Tail Housing to mate Dana20 T-Case

@Courtney Barber AOD III 4x4 custom machined tail housing to mate transmission directly to NP205 Transfer Case, for factory fit and function. Beautiful set up, big thanks to Precission Hot Rods & Fabrications for custom machining the output housing for us.

200-4R Level 4 Pro Series Yank Performance Converters Ruth Corvette fabrication

Same #GearstarTransmission & Yank Performance Converters Package being tested on Axiline Natural Gas DYNO, to calibrate shift feel, how does it hit 2nd,3rd,&4th gears. Firm, Hard, or knock your teeth into dash.

#Gearstar Transmission & Yank Performance Converters packages are Tested the equivalent of 100 miles on street, 1 hour of DYNO time at 2500-3000 RPM is equal to 60 miles.

Gearstar & Yank Performance Converters Trusted By The Best! This is a very kool and good customer, Nag 1 High HP Challenger, Speed Shop owner wanted to know what happened so we have Master Tech Larry doing the autopsy the Transmission.