--- product_id: 119129952 title: "GM Automatic Overdrive Transmission Builder's and Swapper's Guide (S-A Design)" brand: "cliff ruggles" price: "€ 40.36" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/119129952-gm-automatic-overdrive-transmission-builders-and-swappers-guide-s-design store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # GM Automatic Overdrive Transmission Builder's and Swapper's Guide (S-A Design) **Brand:** cliff ruggles **Price:** € 40.36 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** GM Automatic Overdrive Transmission Builder's and Swapper's Guide (S-A Design) by cliff ruggles - **How much does it cost?** € 40.36 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/119129952-gm-automatic-overdrive-transmission-builders-and-swappers-guide-s-design) ## Best For - cliff ruggles enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cliff ruggles brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![GM Automatic Overdrive Transmission Builder's and Swapper's Guide (S-A Design) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61EJTi4gWoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐ Less a guide than it is a series of suggestions and pointers. *by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2019* I wouldn't really call it a guide, as it has no actual point-by-point instructions. It's more like a bunch of pointers and tips. Overall it's just kind of a generic bunch of suggestions.The transmission installation guide portion appears to have been written in the mid 1990's by former Hot Rod editor Ro McGonegal, and tossed in to tick the "installation instructions" box.Overall, the book feels dated, as though the electronically controlled overdrive transmissions were added in later as an afterthought, and not a very serious one at that. It's fairly useless as trans swap/upgrade instructions, but a decent overview of what makes an automatic transmission tick and some of the differences between GM transmissions.Would I recommend it? No, not if you were actually looking for a book with instructions on how to swap to a late model electronic overdrive into an older vehicle. If you were looking for a 100 ft generic guide to the differences of GM automatic transmissions? Maybe. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As a guide, this is a great book. *by T***E on Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2020* As a guide, this is a great book full of history, improvements and in depth information about the GM TH700-R4, 4L60 and 4L60E as well as knowledge toward the heavy duty unit upgrades. As a manual, as I think some expected according to reviews I read, this is not, get the ATSG (Automatic Transmission Service Group) 4L60E Manual and watch videos if you need the walk-through as I did. The tips and methods Cliff Ruggles shares with close up pictures and explanations that guide you along the rebuild process as outlined by ATSG are excellent. I consider myself a good mechanic that can replace parts if I know what is wrong, most DIY mechanics do that, rebuilding a transmission is not easy- period. If you find yourself rebuilding one read this book before doing the job, keep it handy while doing the job it is a great guide as the title states. I did not read the Swapper's portion, but skimmed through it and there's good information, images and charts there as well. Enjoy, hope it helps. ### ⭐⭐⭐ not very clear for a novice, needs diagrams labeling parts, rebuild moves too fast *by S***E on Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2014* I bought this book to begin collecting info on my first tranny rebuild for my first restoration. I have never looked inside a tranny before other than changing fluid and a filter so I don't know what parts are what. Maybe it would make more sense if I had a tranny apart in pieces. the book would move up a star if it had a section of diagrams with labeled parts, and an exploded view of the transmission. I would like to understand what happens in a transmission, how all of the pieces function, was an expectation for a book like this. Many steps move along too fast, and I suppose some of that is the medium- a book with stationary pics versus a video; but I expected better after using cliff's book on rebuilding quadrajets which was fantastic. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/119129952-gm-automatic-overdrive-transmission-builders-and-swappers-guide-s-design](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/119129952-gm-automatic-overdrive-transmission-builders-and-swappers-guide-s-design) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-10-24*