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 ...

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 ...

Each adapter kit comes complete with the correct flexplate for the engine being used, as well as all the hardware necessary to facilitate a quick, easy mating. Chevrolet automatic transmissions are ...

Ed Smith shares expert tips for optimizing Air-Cooled Powerglide transmissions. Learn how to improve reliability, performance, and longevity while avoiding common pitfalls most owners miss. #AskEd ...

Just like a quick stroll through the cruise night parking lot will confirm the dominance of GM overdrive automatics on the street, walking down the staging lanes of any dragstrip will reveal an ...