The terms "AODE" and "4R70W" refer to the same transmission family, differing only in gear ratios. The W in 4R70W refers to a wide-ratio gearset, most commonly found in light trucks, but also used in ...

I like to think I’m a decent driver. I have a lot of seat time in a lot of different cars, and I’m happy with what I’ve been able to do in the cars I’ve raced. Our former Mustang, Project Shake ’N’ ...

For the longest time, if you ran a Ford small-block or Windsor engine and wanted to run an automatic, your transmission of choice would likely be a C4. For heavier duty applications you'd likely opt ...

Early in 2017, HOT ROD successfully rescued my 1956 Ford pickup (May 2017 issue and online at HOTROD.com—Editor). Equipped with a supercharged, electronic-fuel-injected, 5.0L small-block that's backed ...