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A change to Escort transmissions in 1990 introduced the F4EAT to the auto industry. The outdated MTX and ATX gearboxes used for a decade at Ford were upgraded to feature a smoother shift that was accomplished through electronic pulses. The automatic gearbox has been a faithful component inside all Ford vehicles in the past several…

The CVH engine technology is what Ford used to design the 1.9 Escort series motors. The first of the straight 4 motors were built during the 1980 year. With the success of SOHC 1.6, Ford decided to make some changes to the updated CVH motors available. Someone who will swap out a 1.9 Ford Escort…

The 4L80E Chevy transmission was built for use in the largest fleet of vehicles in the GM inventory. Starting in the 1991 year, modern electronics were being used to develop better gear ratios. General Motors placed a lot of manufacturing emphasis on creating a new series of 4-speed gearboxes. The retired THM builds did provide…

1992 was the first year the Chevy 4L60E transmission was used in the U.S. market. As a new four-speed model, GM took the best of the 700R4 and applied it to the new builds for auto owners. A lot of good technology came out of the design process for the longitudinal assemblies. Someone hoping to…

Boss 6.2 engines are now produced by Ford to be used in performance vehicles in the U.S. market. Beginning in the year 2010, fans of Ford Motor Company vehicles had the chance to sample the power level in the newly coined Boss V8 powered vehicles. As an upgrade to the 385 Cobra Jet series, the…

Triton is a V8 Ford motor that used a 5.4 displacement during its manufacturing schedule. This series is one of the biggest ever produced by Ford Motor Company. While its design roots can be traced to the Lincoln division, there is no denying the success of the late model V8 blocks. For someone who will…

Support for Essex V6 engines at Ford started in 1981. This powerful motor block was an original OHV design. These units were built in Canada and provided direct installations for Ford Motor Vehicles. A popular build in the V6 family has always been the 4.2-liter. It is possible to save money when purchasing a used…

Ford created its Duratec V6 engine in 3.0 displacement starting in the late 1990s. The discontinuance of classic blocks left the sedan and coupe vehicles without a go-to motor. Because horsepower ratings need to be higher in a 6-cylinder, Ford Motor Company went to work and produced its 3.0 edition. Someone who will buy a…

The L engine from Mazda is actually what 2.0 Ford Duratec motors are badged as in the U.S. market. The base level motor has a minimum of 16 valves that are housed in the aluminum block. While first built in the 2001 year, Ford started using the 2.0 series heavily with its I4 vehicles. The…

Many import vehicle manufacturers now use the F4A4B transmission to shift in sedan and coupe vehicles. The Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Kia companies have been using this four-speed edition for a number of years. While the original design is owned by Ford, other automakers are now benefiting from using the electronic modules. Buying a used F4A4B…