When most of us think of transbrakes, Super Comp dragsters and other race-only quarter-milers come to mind. But if your street-and-strip ride has a traction surplus, a transbrake may be what you need.

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 ...