163: ZF 8HP: The Automatic Everyone Wants?
From Tuned In by High Performance Academy
June 3, 2026 · 1h 25m
About this episode
This episode features Greg from Turbolamik discussing the rise of the ZF 8HP automatic transmission in performance vehicles.
Automatic transmissions were once the last thing performance enthusiasts wanted in their builds—but that’s changing fast. Greg from Turbolamik is at the centre of that shift, helping bring ZF’s 8HP gearbox into everything from drift cars to drag builds, and showing just how capable modern automatics have become. 👉Use the code ‘PODCAST500’ to get $500 OFF HPA's VIP Package: https://hpcdmy.co/podvip In this episode of Tuned In, we dive into Greg’s background, from growing up around grassroots m...
People in this episode
Host: High Performance Academy
Guest: Greg
Topics covered
- automatic transmissions
- performance cars
- ZF 8HP gearbox
- drift cars
- drag builds
- modern automatics
Keywords
- automatic transmission
- ZF 8HP
- performance enthusiasts
- drift cars
- drag builds
- Turbolamik
Sponsors
High Performance Academy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Turbolamik
Products: ZF 8HP
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