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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.
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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.

12/12/2019

12/11/2019

Doug takes a smoke break every hour, on the hour whether he needs it or not, we don’t call him Marlboro man for nothing. 😂

12/09/2019

12/08/2019

GearstarPro Trusted by the Best. Official Transmission Street Machinery.

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12/07/2019

GearstarPro Trusted by the Best official transmission Street Machinery

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12/06/2019

GearstarPro Yank Performance Converters Trusted By The Best, Official Transmissison RoadKill,

The Clevo Commando is in process! From left to right we have a 650 hp Cleveland, a ‘72 Jeep Commando, an Advance Adapters Atlas transfer case with 1.5:1 low for sand and mud action, and a Gearstar Transmissions TH400 (yes, Chevy trans) with a brake and reverse manual valve body. Gonna be ridiculous fun on Roadkill Garage on MotorTrend! (And yes I know the tires are backwards, thanks.)

12/06/2019

Sad day , at the insistence of my builder Jimmy Campbel, I bought my 1st Ad in Street Rodder in 1999, 1/4 page Black & White from Jeannine Web, introducing 1st ever DYNO tested complete 700R4 package w $995.00 for Tri Star Int Inc, My company at time.

Today is a day we’ve all dreaded. With the exception of Motor Trend, Hot Rod, and Four Wheeler, TEN Publishing will cease the print products of its magazine brands. These titles will continue as web sites and social media accounts, and major investments are being made in digital, so the editors may keep their jobs to continue with that content. As a lifelong fan of print who made his career as a magazine editor, this is a devastating heartbreak of a day—but not a surprise. 19 magazines will stop being printed. This closure of print was not a decision made by the MotorTrend company. Also, this does not affect the MotorTrend app or online video.

12/06/2019

Akron Entrepreneurs

Akron Home of Gearstar

We might be biased, but we think it's a pretty great place for entrepreneurs! #ChooseGrowthAkron #ChooseGrowth330

12/05/2019

Monster has landed

12/05/2019

Leaving work just now, 3 moving trucks, they sold another condo across street, over 300 cars at Train Station, more cars pulling in. North Side District, Downtown.

12/05/2019

RMD Garage

Official Transmission RMD Garage

Bel Airs by RMD Garage

12/03/2019

Pro Car Associates, INC.

Another engine for Gearstar Twin Turbo 427 LSX fuel mapped, with Dominator System, ready to drop in Hot Rod.

Customer delivered their twin turbo 427 LSX engine with air intake system to run on the Engine dyno and base tune with Holley EFI.

After getting some steady state base tune work done and then performing a WOT pull we made 733hp with 798 lbft of torque at 6000 RPM on 93 octane. It was making 5 lbs of boost. Plenty left in this package to put more boost to it when the customer is ready.

12/03/2019

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12/03/2019

12/02/2019

Northside Marketplace

Come check out all the great shops directly across street from Gearstar, Beautiful North Side District

Looking for a great way to shop small today? Come to the Northside Marketplace and find countless unique gifts from over 60 small businesses. Eat, drink and watch the game. Then jump on the free downtown akron trolley and check out crafty mart just a mile away.

11/30/2019

GearstarPro Trusted by the best, One Transmission, One Builder, Start to finish. No other company can offer what #Gearstar & Yank Performance Converters offer you. We custom build each & every transmission, & custom manufacture your converter from start to finish to your exact specifications & requirements. Add 3 year warranty, that you will not need, because we actually DYNO test each package 100 miles to make sure they are perfect before we ship them.

11/30/2019

#YankOhio Converter Production is progressing , we can take our time & do it perfectly because of the amazing support & Technical expertise we have from our #YankPerformanceConverters #RenoNevadaFacility

11/27/2019

Happy Thanksgiving to our employees, our customers & their families. GOD Bless 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

11/25/2019

#PresicionHotRodsFabrication
Just dropped off several machined and powder coated cases, that are already sold. No window dressing here, we are not recasing, our expert builders will be Custom Building & Testing these Transmissions with Custom Stalled & Built Converters. Gearstar Trusted By The Best !

11/25/2019

At Gearstar an expert tech custom builds your Transmission & Converter package, we will DYNO test it 100 miles, we make sure it’s perfect before you install it in your Hot Rod, or Truck. Gearstar Trusted By Best. Sunday 24th 7:00 pm

11/23/2019

Gearstar Custom Built, Means One Technician disassembles you’re transmission, builds it, DYNO tested it. DYNO testing Means we put at least 100+ miles on your transmission & Converter before we ship it.

11/22/2019

#GEARSTAR Yank Performance Converters
Official Transmissison @Lokar @StreetRodderMagazine @RoadTourCar2020

11/22/2019

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11/21/2019

Transfer Case week at @Gearstar

11/20/2019

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11/20/2019

Gearstar Performance Transmissions

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

11/20/2019

Master Tech #Larryspeicher putting final touches on #205Transfercase going behind #4L80E Level4 getting 100 miles on DYNO today & tomorrow before being installed in 83 K5 Blazer

11/19/2019

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11/18/2019

Precision Hot Rods and Fabrication, Inc.

Well after 10 years of owning this, I have decided to sell it. This thing really needs to be completed!!! It would be so cool running down the road.

It started out as a 1926 Ford Coupe, and had the trunk removed to become an extended cab pickup cab. It has a rectangular tube chassis that is mocked up, but needs final welding. There is a narrowed 8" Ford rear end (open/gear?) with a '40 style buggy spring and ladder bars in the rear. It comes with the motor/trans you see in the pictures (283/T-350), the transmission was supposed to be rebuilt already. The motor ?, I would plan on rebuilding it, or give it a shot your call. There are a lot of parts that go with this package to complete it. The body is just sitting in place on the chassis, this is a project!

Clear Ohio title in my name.
12,000 OBO $10,500 without the 6 Deuce intake.
Winter's coming, and now is the time to get to work on this for a season of fun!

If you are interested email me [email protected], or call 440-479-3649. @ Mentor, Ohio

11/14/2019

Gearstar Official Transmissions
Summit Racing Equipment Auto Cross Team Since 2009

11/13/2019

@gearstarpro @Turbo350
@800HP @Bringit

11/12/2019

#GearstarPro Yank Performance Converters Trusted By The Best

11/11/2019

11/10/2019

How can you beat a regular Cab Pick-up
Wrangler, I hope Jeep starts making them soon.

11/07/2019

RSO Performance

Come check out the FC we built for the SEMA show! In the Truck Hero booth #31031 Rugged Ridge Rampage Products AMP Research ODYSSEY Batteries sPOD Factor 55 aFe POWER Hinterland Industries Tents Bartact Magnaflow Speedhut Custom Gauges Rockland Custom Products aeromotive Mob Armor Falken Tire Raceline Wheels Loctite Teroson

11/02/2019

Gearstar Trusted by the Best. Official Transmission & Converter. West Coast Engines.
“West Coast Special” 383 Stroker small block Chevy with 465 HP that daily fits street driving hot rods, muscle cars, and classic trucks 🏆🇺🇸 Pictured here is the “drop-it-in-and-go” package fully loaded ready to install and dyno tested. This customer upgraded to the Holley Sniper EFI, chrome Edelbrock intake, and an ultrapolished serpentine (w/ out AC). As pictured its $10,100 and takes us 5 weeks to build. 50% down gets an order started 👊🛒🔥 Below are the specs...

• 465 HP / 466 TQ
• Runs on Premium 91 Pump Gas
• Works with Power Brakes
• 5500 is Max RPM
• Dyno Tested & Broken-In
• Holley Sniper EFI
• Trick-Flow Roller Hydraulic Cam 31403001
• Scat Crankshaft
• Edelbrock Intake
• Fel-Pro / Mahle Gaskets
• Federal Mogul Hypereutectic Flat Top Pistons
• COMP Cam Hydraulic Lifters
• GM Forged Rods
• Powermaster 9100 Starter
• Holley Sniper Fuel Pump
• Summit Racing Balancer
• Clevite / KING Bearings
• Summit Racing HEI Distributor
• MSD Wires
• Racing Power Company 4400 Series Aluminum Heads
• Elgin Roller Rockers
• Elgin Valve Springs
• CVF Racing “Wraptor” Serpentine
• CFR Racing Oil Pan

More details on website!

10/31/2019

Official Transmission Summit Racing Equipment Auto Cross Team, The only Automatic to consistently Finish In top 3 country 1st ,2nd, 3rd since 2009 Piloted by Leisinger Race Team

10/31/2019

10/30/2019

4Wheel Drive & Sport Utility Magazine

Following up on the success of the Four Wheeler Magazine Week to Wheelin' Bronco build, let's take a closer look at the transmission provided by Gearstar Performance Transmissions.

10/29/2019

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10/28/2019

Gearstarpro official transmission 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine Trusted By The Best

10/26/2019

2020 Vette, runs circles around European Competitors for 20% of price. 🇺🇸

Address

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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Doug takes a smoke break every hour, on the hour whether he needs it or not, we don’t call him Marlboro man for nothing. 😂

#GEARSTAR Yank Performance Converters Official Transmissison @Lokar @StreetRodderMagazine @RoadTourCar2020

Transfer Case week at @Gearstar

Gearstar Official Transmission Hoonigons Garage

Down Town Akron , North Side District!

Saturday at Gearstar

2nd T-Case rebuild this week.

Lucky Host Hot Rod Garage Show Gearstar4L65E Yank Performance Converters Trusted By The Best

Gearstar, we walk, the walk. Trusted By The Best

Hump Day at Gearstar

Gearstar Official Transmission Yank Performance Converters #RoadKill #HotRodGarage #WeaktoWicked #Dirteveryday #Driftthis Zack Farah Dave Myers Matt Myers Trusted by the Best

#GearstarPro 200-4RLevel 4 Full Manual Reverse Pattern Richard Charles Emery

Gearstar Official Transission @MotorTrend #WeaktoWicked

#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

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.

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