I chose Gearstar for one reason. I wanted to keep my current TH350 transmission but needed the confidence that it would stay together when I put the pedal to the floor (sitting behind a Pontiac 467, 618HP/619TRQ). I now have that confidence with my newly installed TH350 level 4 build thanks to Zack and his team.I also chose to make the 3 hour drive to drop off my transmission and to meet the Gearstar team. Some of the friendliest/nicest people you will meet and the shop was impressively clean and organized.

We ordered a 200-4R Transmission & converter Package from Gearstar last summer, it was installed behind a small block Hemi, in a 32 Ford 2 Door Coupe. They provided us a complete kit with the adapter and everything we needed down to the last bolt. We have just over 4000 miles on the car, we could not be happier with the performance of the transmission, the service and the quality, we received, the support they provided after we received was by far more than what we expected. I highly recommend Gearstar, truly first class company!Hayden & Bailey Cooper.

Above expectations. This really the only way to describe the transmission and the customer service provided by Gearstar. Having researched the competitors for a 200-R4 to place behind a mild 400+ Pontiac Engine we reached out to Gearstar. After speaking in depth with Zack, explaining our goals and taking his recommendations we elected to go with the Stage 3 and a 2400 - 2600 stall converter with lockup. Now with nearly 3000 miles on the trans... awesome combination!

At All Speed Customs we demand the best for our custom cars. After years of using transmissions from other companies that were sub par at best we discovered Gearstar. I cant say enough about Zack and his talented crew. Not only do they build the best performance transmissions in the industry they also stand behind their products. You will get the performance that you demand. This company and their products are first class! Thanks Guys!

After 450 miles I began to have shifting problems when trans was cold. I reported to them and they worked with my tech to resolve the problem. They were very committed to insuring that I was satisfied . Zack and his team are the real deal, don’t hesitate to spend your $ with them.

This company is hands down the best transmission rebuilder I have ever ever dealt. Customer service was amazing and the crate they built to send the transmission to us was built like a tank. They included everything we needed to have a flawless install in our customers vehicle. Its been running in his vehicle for 8 months now without a single hiccup. Zach is the person that got us taken care of and fixed the problems that another major company couldnt. Thank you guys so much. A custom truck like this needed a custom transmission setup and these guys fit the bill!

I purchased a 4L60E from Zack at Gearstar about six years ago for a project, it went into a Nova build with a 327 and 100 shot of nitrous. It has been holding up without fail. And I have no complaints :-) I am in the process getting another transmission for my latest build a 540 horsepower LS3 in a prerunner truck. I will be running their stage 4 4L80 transmission.

I work with Lingers Lumberjacks and the gearstar guys went above and beyond with our plow truck just a great group of guys and amazing quality of workJust had a second truck done by Zack and the guys at Gearstar as usual they killed it and the service you get is beyond amazing and we are planning on take them one of our chip truck transmissionsWe are bringing up another project not worth of these parts and as usual the guys are helpful and courteous to us I wish I could give more then 5 stars there is a reason all the guys from motor trend use these guys

For more years than Id like to count Ive been using Gearstar Performance Transmissions. At Street Rodder magazine we used Gearstar transmission in many project vehicles and they always performed flawlessly. From daily drivers to high performance vehicles, Gearstar transmission cant be beat

Ive been using Gearstar Transmissions for 10 years--and from the West Coast while knowing they are in Ohio. My transmissions show up quickly, and in a well-packaged crate with what I need to get the job done correctly. Ive installed TH400s, 700R4s, and 4L80Es built by Gearstar and theyve never let me down. Not only is it a clean setup and exactly what you want as a customer, but the performance of the transmissions is unquestionable. I will continue to choose Gearstar for any of my projects that they build transmissions for!

Replaced a Turbo 400 with a Level 3 700R4 in a 67 Chevelle, great transmission, no problems with it at all and the car is a blast to drive now. The guys at Gearstar know how to build them.

These guys have my utmost respect they have been nothing but professional, friendly, and down right honest. When i was dealing with other shops screwing me over and im a paying costumer looking to be treated as such, this company came through. Mr. Larry is a helluva technician and a honest guy to boot. When i dealt with a shop that screwed up my brand new transmission, gearstar helped me out. You get exactly what your paying for i wouldnt go anywhere else for a transmission. Im not a spokesman or getting anything for this review im just speaking about the only company that has done me right since i started my build and i appreciate that.

This is the best transmission rebuild available. I have about 100000 miles on this superduty rebuild. I told them what I was doing with this rig and they were happy to assist me with their professional opinion. I have used this transmission to the max its whole life and the rebuild has been better than the original. Excellent Customer Service, Thank you !

I bought and installed a level 2 700r4 from the folks at Gearstar. I put it into my 1984 Monte Carlo sport coupe with a 300hp 350. From start to finish everything went well and best of all the transmission works as it should. Im very happy with the folks at Gearstar. I highly recommend them.

Absolutely blown away with the work that gearstar transmission did for me. These guys are the real professionals. I called up there and wanted to discuss my options for a new transmission. I talked with a gentleman named “zack” for a solid hour before i made my order. Gearstar knocked my stage 3 4l80e out in just a few weeks. Fast turn around time and they shipped it right to my house. It came well crated and bagged. Absolutely no issues at all. Thanks for the incredible service gearstar transmissions of Akron, Ohio - Austin

Gearstar have been excellent to deal with and delivered a good product on time and are always willing to help even across the channel

On point, great service if you need a HD automatic transmission this is the place to go/contact.

I spoke with the owner Zack regarding my 4L85e transmission. I was looking for a full manual valve body. Well after the conversation, not only was my question answered. I also received a wealth of knowledge with respect to other option. This gentlemen truly understands customer service. I look forward to do business with this company. Gary L

Just got my 94 procharged 94 z28 back from them yesterday its rainy out here in Ohio havent got to get on it to much but just enough to be more than happy with the transmission this company built for me. Transmission shifts hard and fast. Only con is it didnt come with a decal I could slap on my rear hatch advertising an awesome company! Thanks Gearstar

***UPDATE AFTER 10,000 MILES***My Bronco made it across the country and back without any problems and my gas mileage has increased from 8 mpg to 13 mpg thanks to overdrive. Gearstar continues to help even after the sale is done when you do have questions. No wasting time talking to someone who sits behind a desk, you get to talk right to the builder and he knows his stuff. Could not be happier with my transmission!Gearstar built me their AOD Level III specifically to match my 408 stroker and 205 transfer case in my 1978 Bronco. Plenty of torque to get going and cruising down the highway with overdrive is a dream come true. Zack and Larry take good care of their customers and everything is done right and specific for your needs.

I have been an auto/diesel tech for almost 20 years, but I hate rebuilding automatic transmissions im more of an engine guy, but getting a rebuilt transmission is a huge gamble, or so I thought... I ordered a stage 2 4l60e for my 2002 gmc sierra and a month later, delivered to me was an upgraded stage 2 4l65e, I installed it the same day, and it is absolutely perfect, the build quality and attention to detail are un matched by anyone in my opinion, the transmissions are built to order, they come with fluid, a cooler, mine had a new converter, it was everything I needed just included with my order. The costomer service is awesome, Zack is cool to deal with and great job Doug, (builders name on my invoice) you guys at Gearstar exceeded all of my expectations.

The 4R70W transmission in our 1963 Comet convertible has worked flawlessly for the last 5 years since we installed it. We have used other transmissions from Gearstar over the years, and have never had any issues. I would highly recommend them for your next transmission.

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

Finally got rod on the road, the 4l60E gets along great with the Holley Dominator. Thanks, Zach.

I acquired a 1932 Ford Roadster Street Rod with a GearStar, 4L85E already installed. The car was built at Lobecks V8 Shop and completed in 2011. It is 620 hp and 650 ft lbs of torque. I had question about the trans adjustment/operation and have called GearStar tech several times. They treated me as if I had JUST purchased the trans and were patient with this hobbyist. Even after all that time they remembered the car AND trans and I talked to the builder. They are professional, courteous and my transmission IS BAD ASS! EXCELLENT. I met the owner (Zach) in York Pa this summer and was completely impressed with him and their business model. Just call them and youll be impressed. They will do whats best for you not for them. GO NO WHERE ELSE. 10 Stars!

I decided to do an LS swap in my 67 Impala Sport Coupe and wanted a bulletproof trans as plans called for a supercharger in the future. Based on a recommendation from a friend, I called Zack at Gearstar and we decided a 4L80e was the right choice. Zack took the time to get all the information about the car and how I wanted the trans to shift. Gearstar also had a solution that allowed me to keep the existing mechanical speedo without having to use a goofy converter; they have a custom output shaft and tailhousing that allow the drive cable to be screwed directly to the transmission--cool. They had the trans ready earlier than promised and everything I needed was in the crate. They helped me find the correct flexplate and spacer needed for an LS3 and 4L80e and answered some questions about banjo fittings for the cooler lines. They were quick to fix a machining problem with the trans mount pad that the vendor of the custom tailshaft missed with a batch of these housings. The trans works perfectly behind the 525hp LS3 crate engine and the speedo readout is right on the money out of the box!Now I have a 4L60e on order for my 72 Nova and 383 combo. Gearstar recommended using Sonnaxs new 1st/2nd gear ratios to avoid that super-low first gear and big gap between 1st and 2nd GM put into these transmissions--dont need that with a stump-puller engine. Cant wait to get that on the road this spring! I highly recommend Gearstar for any transmission need.

I have two of Gearstar Performance Ford AOD transmissions. The first one to be installed is in my 66 Fairlane with a 600 horsepower 427 small block, The transmission shifts perfectly and is working just as it should. Gearstar has been very helpful with all our questions concerning the installation and operation. I wish all customer service were as involved and willing to work with their customers as these folks are. I do not hesitate to recommend this company and its products to anyone wanting to upgrade their vehicles transmission.

Here’s my rig, 07 Hummer H2. Anyone that knows Hummers knows they are a heavy truck. She ate two transmissions (4L65E)from places I won’t name. Yes I play hard and wanted my rig to perform without letting me down. Well after the last transmission I started researching transmission shops and ran across Gearstar (Zach)... I liked the reviews he has and was thinking that because of all the 5 stars this place has... it’s got to be burying the bad reviews... after weeks of digging I finally found a couple (2). Now that being found, I figured I’d call and see what type of service you get over the phone. Well... Excellent... I discussed with Zach the reviews to see how he reacted and to be honest.... 100% professional and knew those reviews and then pointed me to where he had taken care of them. Long story short we started talking about him building me a 4L65E IV until he saw my Rig... then he refused to build it... I know what you’re thinking, why are you writing an Outstanding Review if he refused to build what you wanted? The answer is simple... Zach explained that the weight of my Rig is too much for the 4L65E and it didn’t matter what he did, the transmission would still fail and recommend the 4L80E III and told me that he could build it for around the same price so eventually I agreed because Zach was the first person to refuse money in order to keep his perfect reputation (unheard of in this world now-a-days). Here’s where it gets interesting... Zach was patient with my bombardment of questions throughout the build and literally went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied. When I got the transmission, to my surprise it was listed as a stage IV on the paperwork and crate... outstanding surprise... thank you. This next part is probably going to cost me the warranty on the transmission but it is definitely worth saying. I finished the 4L65E to 4L80E conversion (anyone that’s done it can feel my pain... lol) anyways I wanted to put his build to the test... first thing was to put it in the exact same situations that broke my other two transmissions (hard hill climbs, rock crawling, truck pulls, deep water and a 4’ Mud Hole) the transmission held up better than expected with Zero Issues... as a matter of fact... anyone that has broken all 4 tires loose with 40” Toyos on pavement during a pull can understand the wicked sound it makes and having the front lift off the ground should tell you the transmission build is absolutely SOLID. A little more perspective... she weighs around 7,500 pounds and with the engine mods she’s putting down over 475 RWHP.This Transmission is an absolute Beast and when I finally do break it, I’m sending it back to Zach with Gearstar to rebuild it for whatever price he deems necessary because the torture I’ve put it through has already surpassed my expectations and this place is second to none.Specs:6-8” cage liftCustom Snorkel40” Toyo5:38 front and rear gearsAWD, 4hi, 4low, 2hi, 2low with lock front and rearStage 3 Truck Cam (with other fun Mods)High flow exhaustWinch front and rearUnlocking front axel for 2 wheel operation (2-low lock is cool)Full roof rack for hunting off ofEtc...Etc...Saving the best for last...Stage IV 4L80E Transmission from Gearstar

Im currently here in Tel Aviv Israel and I called Gearstar Performance to talk about a Automatic Transmission specifically the 4L80 to be placed behind a 5.7 L Hemi Engine that is Super Charged delivering 1000hp. Zack the owner was such a pleasure to talk to and his knowledge was superb for doing the job I called on. Thank you Gearstar Performance and Zack for the information needed.

Good quality work, good customer support. After spending this kind of money I would expect a sales followup call and email. This is because as a former salesman thats what Id do because referrals and repeat clients are cheaper than advertising.

Zach and his crew are the best in the business! We trust gearstar transmissions for all our builds, from drivers to 1000hp high end builds, he always has us covered.

We got a 700R4 for our 54 Chevy Pickup, and it works great! Gearstar builds these exactly how you request them, and ours performs just like we needed. Plus, they are always helpful if you have questions along the way. Trust me, you want to do this right the first time and not try to save money when it comes to your drivetrain.

There are lots of other automatic transmission providers, but no one is making transmissions that are equal to Gearstar. I had tried three other well known builders before I had contacted Gearstar. Several who had lots of publicity and some interesting articles written about them in various rodding magazines, but these guys are pros and this is what they do best. They treat every job as a one off product set up just the way you ask for it to be built. Just ordered my third transmission from these guys and cant wait to have it in my hands for installation. John Majors in Idaho

As Road Tour Director for Street Rodder Magzine I have become very familiar with the quality and dependability of Gearstars products for many years. Their transmissions have been in six of our Road Tour vehicles and we travel about 25,000 miles each season. Zack and his talented professionals have always gone out of their way to get us their transmissions delivered in time to met our tight schedule.When it was time to find a transmission for my personal 1927 steel Model T roadster I immediately contacted my friends at Gearstar for a 700R4. It has performed flawlessly for many years since. You cannot go wrong with the professionals at Gearstar in Akron, OhioThis year we have again chosen Gearstar for the transmission in our 25th Anniversary Lokar/Road Tour Coupe being built at Precision Hot Rods and Fabrication in Macedonia Ohio. I am looking forward to another great season. Jerry Dixey -Street Rodder Magazine Road Tour Director .

Ive been running a Gearstar Performance Level IV C6 automatic transmission behind my 600+hp stroker 460 Ford in my Canadian Hot Rods Magazine 1957 Ford 2-door Ford Country wagon gasser since 2010. Never had a problem. With the Gearstar 10 custom stall Billet Racing converter the car hits hard, has excellent 60-foot times and never misses a shift. Its a 10.80/124mph car and its never let me down. Love it and Im about to purchase from them again for a street use (sometimes strip maybe) 4R70W to bolt behind a stroker 390FE in a 1962 Ford Ranch wagon project car. Id recommend Zack and his crew to anybody for the best street/strip, strip only transmissions out there.

Gearstar built a 700R4 (with the 60 degree V6 GM bell housing) for my 3/4 scale 32 Ford roadster 5 years ago. They knew the trans I wanted and it was built to handle 450 HP (more than enough to handle the 3.2L blown V6 @ 220 HP). The car weighs 1850#s and has 4:10 gears in the rear end. Needless to say, when you step on it, it hauls! Trans shifts firmly either manually or on its own. It now has over 4500 miles on it, no leaks and still performs as if it was just built. Great trans!

Just ordered my second 700r4. First one was about 6 years ago. Used it in 2 trucks, put over 10k miles with zero issues. That’s way I’m back buying my second one. Thanks guys!

Zach and his crew were extremely helpful and patient with us on our build. They answered many many questions without hesitation. We were converting from a 5 Speed to an automatic 4L80E level 4 in our 69 Roadrunner Hellcat swap. Transmission came in earlier than expected. We had a few communication issues at first within our car and the transmission controller. They helped us get everything sorted out after transmission was sent back to be checked and cleaned. It was returned to us within a week of sending it back to them. They covered everything!!!! Shipping and repairs the whole 9 yards. I would even say they took it 10. I would definitely give them more than 5 stars if allowed. We will be using them for our next build in 2020! Thank you guys so much for everything!!!!!

The original transmission in my Hot Rod was a 700R4. For some reason we had lots of trouble with the original transmission. I had seen the Gear Star Transmissions Ad in Street Rodder Magazine. I began to research this company on the internet as well a thoroughly checking out their website.I called and spoke with Zack Farah, the owner and explained to him the trouble that Id had with my 700R4. He took time and asked me about the car. Engine HP, differential gear ratio, tire size, type of driving I did, etc. I asked lots of questions and he patiently answered them. After a fairly detailed conversation with Zack explaining the pros and cons of a 700R4 vs the 4L60E transmissions I decided on the 4L60E with a CompuShift Controller. When the transmission arrived we installed it in the car. The transmission performs fantastic. It works exactly like Zack described it to me. I highly recommend Gear Star Transmission to anyone. It is well worth the wait to have one built to the specification of the car. I wish I purchased my original transmission from Gear Star Transmissions.

If you are looking for a quality transmission with outstanding technical support contact Gearstar. I just completed a build on a 1965 Chevy Impala SS and I will tell you the Gearstar performance transmission was a wonderful complement to the 460 Horsepower 383 Stroker.

Zack and the crew at Gearstar are very TOP NOTCH! I would not hesitate having them build another trans in the future. They did a KILLER job on my 4L80E build!

In 2010 I purchased a Gearstar transmission for my 2000 F250 7.3 powerstroke that produces in excess of 500 horsepower. I have already had two stock transmissions that did not even last for 100,000 miles before failing. This month I hit 400,000 K with zero transmission issues, this is the best transmission you will ever own. Customer service is second to none five-star company

I recently purchased a 700R4 Stage 4 Transmission from Gearstar, and couldnt be happier! Prior to doing so, I checked online and with several of my friends and learned of Gearstar. Zack and the Team that hes developed at his Company were most knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and a pleasure to do business with. I would recommend them to anyone looking to replace or upgrade their transmission. They have a quick turnaround, excellent pricing and also furnish you with a video of your transmission on their DYNO before you make the final payment. You will not be disappointed if you give them your business on your next transmission.

I’ve know the guys at Gearstar for years. This is the third transmission I’ve purchased. They did a great job on 2014 mustang. Never shifted better. Very happy with the service. Very professional. I highly recommend Gearstar.Tom Masters.

Gearstar is a top notch shop. They rebuilt my 4L70 in a Trailblazer SS. Not only is it a Personalized service with techs that really know what they are doing. I couldn’t be happier with my decision.

I highly recommend Zach and his crew they build a great looking transmission. They will take the time to help with what you need.

I am completely satisfied with my GearStar transmission. I have a project that is regularly abused on the race track and events all around the country. Not only is this vehicle raced, its driven to each event as well. After seeing the abuse this transmission can withstand, Im thrilled I chose to purchase a transmission from GearStar.

Having 3 race cars using Gearstar Transmissions, the Leisinger Race Team has been using Gearstar since 2009. The transmissions have been through the test with over 800+ HP of Warren Johnson Racing Engines. . . and Yes – We have Gearstar in all our show cars as well.

Victor here from RMD GARAGE, GEARSTAR always taking care of us never an issue and quality product love it! Keep up the good work guys 👍

Zach and his team are great! I always enjoy getting to visit the shop. As a certified BMW technician for more than 10 years, I have worked on some of the most expensive tech cars on the road today and I can really appreciate the high level of expertise Gearstar brings to the high performance transmission and converter market. In my professional opinion Gearstars state of the art equipment, their high level of expertise and amazing customer service puts them solidly at the highest level in the industry.

We purchased a Stage 2 700R4 from Gearstar. Prior to purchase they detailed out our build and followed through with it. They even sent me a video with our trans on a dyno. Being only an hour drive away we were able to pick up our trans and walk thru the shop and meet the tech who actually did the work. The shop is spotless. Very professional and knowledgeable staff. The 700R4 performs great. It’s amazing how much more powerful our truck feels. I’m planning another build now and will definitely use Gearstar in the future.

First I would like to say that this is NOT one of those businesses that takes you forever to get a hold of. They were very helpful on the phone and I got right in. Also I would like to say that I have never heard or had one complaint about their transmissions! With quality work and technicians they are are above and beyond what I was expecting!

Perfect. The 700R4 they built for my 68 Camaro performs beyond all expectations. Zach & Larry at Gearstar are true and honest professionals. They are the kind of people I look for in all my business transactions. Without question I will look to them for my next build.

I highly recommend GearStar Performance Transmissions - I purchased their Ford AOD Level IV Transmission and the transmission was delivered in a professional wood crate and the transmission was in perfect shape when it arrived. I had no problem with the install and I reached out to GearStar tech line on several occasions and both Larry and Zach were extremely knowledgeable and walked me through all my questions as I proceeded along with the install. I love this transmission and working with GearStar was outstanding. If your looking for a professional race ready transmission with great tech service - GearStar Performance Transmissions is an excellent choice.

Having worked with Zack and the team at Gearstar for over 15 years, I can honestly say that theyre great people that stand behind their equally great work! Transmissions tailor made to match the requirements of the end users application. Simple as that. They do what they say and say what they do!

Zack and the whole crew at Gearstar Performance Transmissions did an amazing job on the TH350 for our Timeless Muscle Magazine 79 Trans Am.The whole process from start to finish, from drop-off to pickup, went very well and theyre excellent on keeping the customer informed on thier build. Excellent turnaround time, and one member of the staff is solely responsible for the build of your transmission -- to help streamline the process and to ensure the process is completed correctly.Awesome, awesome job, and I cant wait to get this thing in the car!

Ive worked with Zack at Gearstar for many years now. I personally do not have a lot of automotive knowledge and he really took me under his wing teaching me all about his business and the quality of his transmission. I would have to say from my experience his transmissions and customer service is top-notch and I would recommend that you give him a call for all your transmission needs.

The customer service and quality of product that you can expect from Gearstar is top notch. Working with Zach Farah on an order for my customer made the experience painless and worry free. Zach provided me all the information I needed and help educate me along the way to better inform my customer. He was able to provide me updates during the build of the transmission in a timely manner and they were able to complete the order quicker than expected.

It’s incredible the amount of abuse that the level 4 - 4L80e can handle. After countless launches and many sets of tires burned to the ground, this thing is still shifting as firm as they day we installed it. I had expected it to get a little soft by now with all of the heat generated by long standing burnouts with almost 700 hp....but it continues to take it day in and day out. Customer service has also been top notch. Thanks for building such a tank of a transmission! Definitely using these on all of my builds moving forward.

Ive had my Gearstar 700R4 in my 34 Ford Coupe since July of 2009. Its performance has been bullet proof from day 1 and is still going strong. I have not noticed any change in how it shifts in over 10 years. Gearstar keeps their records of the transmission build and has looked them up for me when Ive had other questions (engine change, cooling system change, etc.).I HIGHLY recommend Gearstar for their expertise, quality of build and long-term post-sale support. They are the #1 go-to for automatic transmissions.

We purchased a 700 R4 to put in an 89 Camaro. Their customer service is exceptional and they stand behind their product. Tech support was easy to reach and very helpful. Couldnt ask for a better experience. 100% Recommended-76 CustomsWhitehouse, NJ

I have purchased three Gearstar transmissions (1) 4L60 and (2) 4L85s.Running superchargers on the motors in front of them, generating over 500 HP.These transmissions are all that and a bag of chips.I can not speak highly enough about the knowledge and quality of their expertise and efforts.We run these transmissions through tough assignments and other than our own missteps(over revving due to a blocked open throttle body gate) the Gearstar transmissions have out performed our wildest hopes.EZ

We just finished having a new 700R4 level 4 installed in our ’32 Ford Coupe from Gearstar and we could not be happier. The car has a 480 HP 383 engine from Blue Print Engines in it and this transmission is absolutely perfect with it. The car idles nicely in drive when stopped at a light and as soon as you push the gas peddle the car moves and the transmission has firm, snappy shifts. We are truly pleased with the quality and performance of the transmission as well as the service that we received from Zack and the rest of the team at Gearstar. Zack spent a lot of time on the phone with us asking detailed questions and the transmission turned out to be a perfect fit. We highly recommend Gearstar - it is a truly fantastic company. Thank you!

We absolutely love working with Gearstar, customer service and their transmissions are fantastic! We were so impressed with our custom built, dyno tested unit, shipped with converter and ALL!Absolutely perfect product.

I have had a excellent experience with Gearstar. Very honest, excellent quality, price is right. They will be doing all of my transmission work. I just wanted to thank everyone there.

Had our 2013 Denali transmission rebuilt. Zack and his guys did a great job! Treated with respect. Very honest. Immaculate facility. $500 more than other shops but well worth it!

Call about a transmission for my van and they refused my business. The guy on the phone sounded like he had better things to do than take my order.

I own West Coast Engines and we sell small block Chevy engines around the world. We just started working with Geastar and have 6 transmissions installed which all work FLAWLESS. Zach picks up the phone whenever I need him... heck hes answered at 8pm at night! These guys are dedicated to their craft and are the example of what a small American business should be: great service and quality product. HIGHLY recommend. We will only run and recommend Gearstar transmissions.

5 star *****Gearstar is the best of the best. Top quality products and exceptional customer service. I wouldnt use anyone else.

I just wanted to let everyone know that Gearstar has some of the best people in the business and they build great products. We being in the industry and having the need for their products, we have used numerous transmissions in all kinds of hot rods, 50s and 60s cars and especially in some of the Shadow Rods 1927s we build too.We installed one into a 1950 Ford behind a Flathead engine we are working on and did a 5000 mile plus trip to California and back with no issues or concerns. The car now has over 20,000 on it with this set up and still performing flawlessly.Take it from someone who drove that 1950 on that trip and has put many of the additional miles on it, they work great.We also installed a 700 R4 behind a stock 1941 Cadillac Flathead in a 1941 Cadillac 60 Series we use to pick people up at the airport in when we have guests visiting and it too has been great. Makes cruising down the freeway much better with the overdrive and now AC too.So for anyone needing to know of great products by great people, you can get everything you may need right here!!!!!

Had these guys build us a C4 transmission with Pro trans break for our 1987 Mustang that we drag race. Have had the transmission for a year and a half almost two years. Trans is strong as the day we got it. Great company and customer service. If you need a trans for racing their your guys.

I just had Gearstar build a transmission for my 2007 Trailblazer SS. They worked with me to custom build it to my driving needs. Zack was knowledgeable, very helpful with this project and great to work with.. Their technician met with me after the build-up to walk me through everything they did. He even did a ride-along when I picked it up. I highly recommend them for your transmission needs.

Had Zack and the guys build us a 4r70w for a coyote swap Ranger we built. He went the extra mile for us and dyno tested our transmission to make sure it shifted through all the gears perfectly. He does this for ALL his customers! Every trans that comes out of their shop is tested the equivalent of 100 miles. That speaks for itself. All they need to know are a couple specific questions answered about the build and they get to work. He also helped me get a controller for the electronics in the trans so it would shift right. Hands down I would call them for any transmission I need built. They do so much more than what you get from other companies. If I could rate them higher, I would give them a 10!!!! They have been in business almost 20 years and have a less than 1% return rate. If your thinking about using GearStar, give them a call, you won’t be disappointed!

Spoke to the owner and he seems to be a pretty good guy. Down to earth and will answer the phone seven days a week.

I originally had gone with a local transmission builder in which had failed immediately and they had given me the run around until i eventually gave up and moved on. I turned to Gearstar for a badass 4L70e level 3 transmission. Everything worked as it should have until it started slipping, I immediately called Zach and without hesitation he sent me a return bill of lading. Upon a video inspection, a copy was provided to me, the 2-4 band broke. They quickly replaced all necessary parts to return the transmission to the original state as I first purchased it. Zach and his crew are very professional and knowledgeable. I cant thank them enough for standing behind their product. I would definitely choose them again on a future build and recommend them to others.

Excellent customer service! The technicians are knowledgeable and they make sure the job is done right.

I have been working with Gearstar for nearly 10 years. Their experience and knowledge has been very helpful not only in the selection of transmissions but as needed for setup in the vehicle as well. It is very comforting knowing they break-in every transmission before they ship the units - makes it plug and play for us in our builds. Provide them the performance boundaries of the transmission - even requesting specific gear ratios - install it and enjoy the results. I highly recommend a Gearstar transmission in your next custom project.John SheltonAmerican Gasser, Inc.Saginaw, MI

The transmission on my Chrysler Mini was acting up coming out of gear and slipping, I took my Van to a local shop where I was told I needed a new transmission, I started looking for reputable shop to do the work, GearStar came highly recommend by my Dad, I called them, they gave me a price to rebuild my transmission & Converter, I made an appointment and dropped my Van off, couple hours later I received a call from Zack telling me that he had some great news for me, I do not need my transmission rebuilt, the problem I have is a vacuum line leak which is causing the erratic behavior in the transmission, that replacing the line is inexpensive, I could not believe what I was hearing Gearstar could have easily rebuilt my transmission replaced my Vacuum line and charged me for it. Gearstar is a very honest & professional shop I highly recommend them!

Purchased a Level 4 200-4R for my 1984 Monte SS after discussing the application with Zack. Had an issue with torque converter to flex-plate clearance. Larry and Zack went above and beyond normal customer service to help me correct the issue. Just got back from Hot Rod Power Tour 2018 and the transmission performed flawlessly. If your looking for a performance transmission I would highly recommend Gearstar Performance Transmissions. Their quality is top notch and customer service is the best in the industry.Paul

Thanks for your great service! The customer service of Gearstar Performance Transmissions is really impressive. I didn’t have enough knowledge about these products, so I completely relied on their offerings. But I must admit that they did a wonderful job. I took their assistance one year back and still the car is running at its best speed.

Gearstar has a hard-earned reputation for building the best crate transmissions for street / performance aftermarket applications. I purchased a Level II 700R4 for my 34 Ford and I agree that Gearstar builds the best. The trans works great, shifts great and I love having the overdrive and lock-up torque converter on the highway. Good product support, even years after my original purchase (nothing wrong with the trans, I just needed some information for my build records).

Gearstar provided me with one of the best automotive purchases I’ve ever made. A custom built 4L80E transmission for my 800 HP street / Strip Camaro. Highly recommended if you want the best.

Hats off to Zach and his team at Gearstar!Our company, Anderson Drilling & Pump have been using Gearstar for over a decade. You will not find anyone better when it comes to customer service, knowledge and good ole honest hard work.Thank you, thank you, thank you! Our deepest appreciation for keeping our machines running all of these years!

I called to inquire about a 350-TH to 200-R4 swap and was met with a number of questions about my car, its engine and use. The tech was patient, diligent and provided details about what I could expect from the gearing and overdrive of the 200 as well as what to expect during the swap. When I get ready to make the swap, Ill be calling Gearstar for a transmission.

I sent my 32 Ford coupe to Gearstar 1st week of June to replace my 350 Transmission with a 700-R4. My car has a chevy small block making 450 HP, Gearstar recommend their level 3 700-R4, they also recommended upgrading the 3.06 rear gear to a 3.73, they installed a nice cooler in front of radiator, they had to move the radiator back 1 inch to make room for the cooler, These guys are Pros they did a great job car looks perfect, I couldnt be happier with the work and service, the difference in performance is simply amazing, the car feels like it gained 30 HP, acceleration is much improved and I can cruise on the highway 75 mph at 2600 RPM, they are a reasonable shop, and the work was flawless I feel very good about the work they did, the work on my car was completed in 2 weeks as promised, I highly recommend them.I used passport transport for shipping the car to Ohio & back Im very happy with the service.

The team at Gearstar built us a bulletproof transmission for our 600 horsepower 1966 Chevy C10 and our reliability issue were finally solved. The unit showed up ahead of schedule, was professionally packed and we received a follow up call to make sure we were satisfied. Great service and great products.....

You would be hard pressed to find a group of guys that know more about transmissions. We are blessed to work with them, and they build a quality piece that you can always count on. Extremely knowledgeable and always willing to help.

I want to take a minute to thank Zach and the guys at Gearstar, we dropped my youngest sons car to Gearstar yesterday morning at the recommendation of my boss after having another transmission shop tell me it needed a transmission rebuild for $2200. I received a call from Zach 2 hours after they had my car he informed me the transmission rebuild was not needed. They changed the oil on the transmission and made some adjustments, we picked up the car and the transmission is working great, my total for my bill was $122.00. With the holidays coming this couldn’t have come at a better time for my family, Gearstar saved us over $2000. Thank you so much, I will never go anywhere else these guys are amazing.

Zack and one of his workers came to the aid of my mother. She got a flat about 2 minutes away from their shop. They were fast and happy to help. I stopped by their shop to thank them. Their facility was immaculate and staff was very friendly.

Had gearstar rebuild transmission in my 2012 Silverado 2500 Duramax they did a very professional job, Im very happy with the service I received, Ron was very nice to deal with he went over the whole process, they called me to come and watch my transmission and converter being tested. State of the art shop, I highly recommend Gearstar beautiful facility great people to deal with.

I could not be happier with the nag1 transmission and 3200 stall converter I had built by Gearstar Performance Transmission for my 300 Srt8. Shifts great,nice and firm. I highly recommend Gearstar to anyone needing or wanting an awesome transmission. The customer service was great as well. Zack is one hell of a guy. I cant say enough good things about Gearstar and the wonderful transmission they are building.

I own Woodmark Interiors . In Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio I have relied on Gear Star for all my transmission needs for over 20 years, from our work trucks, to my personal cars, they have always provided great service and highest quality work, we have never had an issue with any vehicles that they have worked on. I recently acquired a Super Charged 08 Trail Blazer SS, Gearstar rebuilt my 4L70E with a 3200 stall converter, the difference if the performance of the truck is unbelievable. I highly recommend Gearstar, they have never let me down.

Absolutely the best. A company that truly cares about their customers and about the products they produce. Zack the owner is one of the most helpful people I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. Highly suggested for all your transmission needs.

I have a 55 Chevy with Blue Print 383 450 lbs Torque, I have heard a lot of good things about Gearstar so I did some research on line they had very good reviews, I called and spoke with Zack he answered all my questions asked me about my car in detail, he spent a lot of time on phone with me, he recommended their 700-R4 level II or III told me to take few days look at the website and call me back when I made a decision, I called back and ordered the level III, I’m very impressed with the service and the transmission, when I received it was perfect every thing I expected and more.I highly recommend Gearstar good people great company.

Very professional customer service and fast response on email correspondence. Understands the customer and makes serious offers. Gearstar keeps me up to date and sent all information that i needed. The most serious company that i ever seen in US. Thank You!

I ordered up a 4r70w transmission for my ride and was delighted to receive delivery well within the time period. The product was of top notch quality, fitting well with the vehicle and working in a superior fashion. It is much better than the earlier transmission of my vehicle in terms of smoothness.

Gearstar provides a great service for our tree company and got our chip truck back on the road fast. Highly recommended and the staff is very professional thanks again Zack

Zack was fantastic to deal with. I don’t know much about cars so he was patient and took the time to talk me through it. He was very knowledgeable and trustworthy which led us to buy a second transmission for a different build. We might even be in the market for a third. Thanks Zack and GEARSTAR. Appreciate your help.

We purchased our transmission for our .57 Chevy from Gearstar Performance Transmissions in 2005 (one of the first customers) and it is a terrific product and we are very happy with the performance. Zack, Larry and their entire staff at Gearstar Performance Transmissions are wonderful to work with; extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend Gearstar Performance Transmissions.

I heard about Gearstar from an article in Hot Rod Network. When I called and spoke with Zach, I was impressed with his knowledge and patience in answering all of my questions. I ended up purchasing a 4l80e and Compushift II controller to run behind my 450hp motor. Zach and his team were helpful from start to finish. I couldnt be more pleased with the entire process.