FTI Automatic Transmissions

Shop FTI automatic transmissions for street performance, drag racing, high-horsepower builds, muscle cars, custom vehicles, and demanding drivetrain applications. Elite Crate Motors offers FTI Performance transmission options across established automatic transmission platforms, helping performance builders, mechanics, racers, and vehicle owners match the transmission configuration to their engine, power level, and intended use.

About FTI Automatic Transmissions

FTI automatic transmissions are performance-oriented transmission assemblies developed for applications where power capacity, shift characteristics, drivetrain configuration, and consistency are important.

FTI Performance manufactures complete automatic transmissions across several recognized platforms, including TH400, Powerglide, 700R4, and 4L80E transmissions.

These transmission families provide distinctly different drivetrain characteristics.

The Powerglide is a two-speed automatic platform with a long history in performance and drag-racing applications. The TH400 is a three-speed platform widely used for high-performance builds, while the 700R4 provides a four-speed overdrive configuration suited to compatible street-performance applications.

The electronically controlled 4L80E provides another four-speed option for compatible vehicles and custom builds requiring its particular combination of gearing, electronic control, and torque capability.

Individual FTI transmissions are available in different performance configurations, making the exact model and part number important when choosing a unit.

Choosing the Right FTI Transmission

When selecting an FTI automatic transmission, begin with the transmission platform required by the vehicle and drivetrain.

Consider the engine configuration, horsepower, torque output, vehicle weight, transmission family, rear axle gearing, tire size, intended use, and drivetrain layout.

Power level is particularly important with performance transmissions. FTI offers different build levels within certain transmission families, allowing buyers to select configurations according to increasingly demanding applications.

The valve-body and shift configuration should also be considered. Depending on the transmission, options can include different shift patterns, transbrake configurations, and engine-braking characteristics.

For electronically controlled transmissions such as the 4L80E, verify the transmission-control requirements of the vehicle or custom drivetrain.

Torque converter selection is another important consideration. Stall speed and converter configuration should complement the engine characteristics, vehicle weight, transmission, rear gearing, and intended operating range.

Always compare the individual FTI model and specifications before purchasing.

Available Options

Our FTI automatic transmission category may include several configurations for street and performance applications.

Depending on current inventory, buyers may find:

• FTI TH400 transmissions
• FTI Powerglide transmissions
• FTI 700R4 transmissions
• FTI 4L80E transmissions
• FTI racing transmissions
• Street-performance transmissions
• Street/strip configurations
• Transmission and torque converter kits
• Different performance levels
• Transbrake transmission configurations
• Forward and reverse shift-pattern options
• High-performance transmission assemblies
• Configurations for custom drivetrain builds

FTI’s TH400 lineup, in particular, is available across different performance levels and configurations. This allows the same general transmission family to serve substantially different engine and vehicle combinations.

Some FTI products are also offered as complete transmission kits with matched drivetrain components.

Because specifications and included components vary, buyers should use the individual product listing as the primary reference when comparing options.

Supported Models and Applications

FTI automatic transmissions are particularly relevant to performance and custom vehicle applications rather than one specific production vehicle family.

Depending on the transmission configuration, applications may include drag racing cars, muscle cars, street-performance vehicles, hot rods, modified trucks, custom builds, engine swaps, and other high-performance vehicles.

The TH400 and Powerglide platforms are especially recognizable within performance and motorsport applications, while the 700R4 can provide an overdrive solution for compatible street-oriented builds.

The 4L80E offers another option for compatible electronically controlled performance drivetrains.

However, transmission family alone does not establish compatibility.

Buyers should consider the engine, bellhousing, transmission case configuration, output shaft, driveshaft, shifter, crossmember, electronics, torque converter, rear gearing, and available installation space.

Custom and modified vehicles may require additional drivetrain components depending on the transmission being installed.

Why Buy From Elite Crate Motors

Elite Crate Motors offers FTI automatic transmissions for sale alongside a wider selection of performance automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, engines, and drivetrain components.

Our product listings are structured to provide useful information such as manufacturer part number, transmission family, performance configuration, and available technical specifications.

This information is especially important with performance transmissions because two units from the same transmission family can be designed for substantially different power levels and applications.

Our customer support team can assist with available product information and specification questions when additional clarification is required before purchasing.

Inventory, included components, shipping conditions, core requirements, and warranty coverage may vary by product. Buyers should review the individual listing and applicable order terms for current information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does FTI make complete automatic transmissions?

Yes. FTI Performance manufactures complete automatic transmissions across platforms including TH400, Powerglide, 700R4, and 4L80E. FTI offers different configurations within these families for street, street/strip, racing, and high-performance applications, with specifications varying according to the individual transmission.

What FTI automatic transmissions are available?

FTI’s automatic transmission lineup includes TH400, Powerglide, 700R4, and 4L80E transmissions. Different build levels and configurations are available within certain transmission families. Availability at Elite Crate Motors depends on current inventory, so buyers should compare individual model numbers and specifications.

What are FTI transmission levels?

FTI uses different performance levels for certain transmission families to distinguish configurations designed around different power and operating requirements. For example, its TH400 lineup includes multiple levels with different rated capabilities and internal specifications. Buyers should select according to the complete engine, vehicle, and drivetrain combination.

Does FTI offer complete transmission kits?

Yes. FTI offers complete transmission kits for certain applications. Depending on the package, these can combine a built transmission with a matched torque converter and additional components needed for the drivetrain setup. Package contents vary, so the individual product specifications should always be checked.

How do I choose the correct FTI transmission?

Start with the transmission family, engine configuration, horsepower and torque output, vehicle weight, drivetrain, and intended use. Then compare the FTI model, performance level, valve-body configuration, shift pattern, torque converter requirements, output specifications, electronics, and included components before purchasing.