The Powerglide transmission used in Chevrolets and some other General Motors automobiles was introduced in 1950. While it wasn't the first automatic transmission, its simple design made it an ...

Powerglide vs. TH400: Which Transmission Is Best for Drag Racing? These two legendary automatic transmissions have earned their places in drag racing history. Compare their design, strengths, and ...

Jim Walker of Transmission Specialists checks parts for installation. All parts in above shot were required to adapt '52 Hydra-Matic to the '56 Chevy V8. We've just found out how to have your cake and ...

Don't feel like you're "stuck" with a Powerglide just because that's what you happen to own and you don't have the bread to switch to a four-speed or Turbo Hydro. That Powerglide can perform with some ...

Jack Hardgraves had had enough. A friend bought a Thunderbird “and proceeded to humiliate Jack in front of the crowd at the local dragstrip Sunday after Sunday. The gap wasn’t big, but it was there, ...

As confused as Blue Oval and Mopar fanatics may be in their misguided hot rodding proclivities, at least they know a good automatic transmission when they see one. How else can you explain the ...

This 1963 Chevrolet Nova 400 series two-door hardtop is a mostly complete and straight project car located in Clements. The vehicle is powered by a 194-cubic inch inline-six engine paired with a ...

This 1957 Chevrolet BelAir Sport Sedan is a clean, reliable classic located in East St. Louis. Driven only 5,899 miles since its update, this "nice original" vehicle is powered by a 1966-vintage 327 ...