thanks for ruining my LS swapped 66 Nova. They have old, crappy conversations compared to everyone else. thy failed to ship the right shifter for a bench sea. the trans was almost 3 inches above the 4 speed hump and looked horrible. They gave zero care on making anything right and even said we don't make LS Swap kits, even thought that was my first request. I had to modify my floor, buy a new x member and even a clutch and throwout bearing from tilton. send your enemies here, not friends. read more

Ross is the real deal. Knowledgeable, friendly and cares about his customers. He literally just spent an hour with me after closing time. Extremely rare to find this level of dedication these days. Thomas Montgomery read more

Keep your hard earned money and stay away from these guys Firs they sent me the wrong shifter for my vehicle then when I ordered the driveline it showed up about a foot too short then when the second one one showed up it was out of balance had to take it to a local driveline shop and pay $100 to have it balanced correctly the crossmember I was sold wouldn't support the transmission without bending I was told to take it to a local machine shop and have a thicker mounting plate made "WTF"?the only thing these guys have been good with is taking my money the only thing you'll get from this outfit is "The Shaft Without The Shift" Run Forrest Run! read more

these guys are awesome Josh is the man and was very helpful. i left message and my call was returned quickly read more

Everyone there has been nice and knowledgeable. My new driveshaft came waaaaay out of balance but was probably from shipping . That took a min to figure out because it looked beautiful . The transmission has had some weird issues from day one . But they are willing to stand behind it and work with me . So they are reputable for sure . We will see how the warranty goes if needed . They are extremely knowledgeable and have taught me some cool little tricks in the after market world . Being in the transmission business though I think if there's another project I might just piece together everything separately. It was nice that they supplied everything you need but you definitely pay a premium for that knowledge ( newbie or no time , there on it no hunting around ) . Now that I have some experience though ............. I would recommend them all in all . read more

I had a few questions before ordering a Magnum T-56 upgraded to 1100 ft-lbs of torque to put behind my Gen 2 Hemi engine. Drew Wilkinson walked me through the process to ensure that I got the right equipmen. I am looking forward to driving my car with this transmission set up. read more

I initially made an inquiring about the EZ Power Steering unit for my 1974 TVR 2500M (now highly modified). After numerous Q&A's I made the purchase. I dealt with Drew Wilkinson from start to finish and can say without hesitation that it was THE best ever online purchase experience. My first enquiry was responded to within an hour, and everyone thereafter was almost as quick (accounting for time difference in a few cases). Drew knew his stuff and answered every question very thoroughly. Bravo AP! read more

I bought a T5 kit for my 1965 mustang from these guys. Worst experience I had building my entire car. I saved up for months to spend 6k on a kit only to get sent the wrong parts and treated like I was a nobody. They sent me the wrong clutch and than when I finally got the right one they forget to send me the alignment key. Than had the audacity to tell me to go to the parts store and by one from oreillys because they didn't want to ship it to me. The hydraulic bearing shim was too big for the kit and I had to send it back just so they could machine it and send it back. The wilwood master cylinder mounting bracket is in a fixed position and can't be adjusted. What a piece of crap. I have went through 3 master cylinders because the angle is wrong, but the kit they sell shows an adjustable mounting bracket. I had to build my own mounting bracket and what a difference it is. It's much better. I contacted this company when I installed this kit 2 years ago and was treated horribly. They wouldn't even answer my calls or let me talk to the owner. They sent me so many wrong parts and said I was wrong because they had they're "best guy" on it. I dreaded having to call them for anything because it was such a NIGHTMARE to deal with any of them. I go to a ton of car meets around where I live and am a member of a ton of car pages on Facebook and I beg everyone to not use this company for anything transmission related. You will regret it. 2 years later and I still have to fix their products. The transmission does work amazing and has been a solid upgrade. Just buy it somewhere else. Don't get the run around like I did. read more

I requested a quote and Josh Farley immediately responded. He asked all the right questions to determine what I needed and when I explained that I was replacing a Super T-10 Transmission with a Tremek TKX and what my goals for the car were, he knew exactly what to recommend. The order process was smooth and he explained every aspect of the parts and order in detail. I could not have asked for a more professional or knowledgeable sales tech. This is my second major purchase from American Powertrain and both times have been positive experiences. I highly recommend them, and Josh in particular, for their product knowledge and technical assistance. read more

I'm very disappointed with American Powertrain. I am converting my 1968 GTO to a TKX 5 speed manual. I purchased a kit on 1/13/22, I gave a deposit to Ross, he assured me that the parts we're in stock and it could take up to 2 weeks to get my parts as their logistics takes that long to fulfill orders. In about 2 weeks I received a call from their accounting Dept and they told me the kit is ready to ship and they need payment in full to ship, no problem, I paid in full and made sure they had the ship to address as the shop that is performing the install and all the parts are there (the first chance they had to inform me). Fast forward and my time on the rack arrives at the shop, they drop the new motor in and the Bellhousing is missing from the transmission kit. The shop owner calls me and I asked him to look twice for it (it's a large item that's not going to get lost in the box), it's not there. I called AMerican Powertrain (APT) and had to go through several people (no one answering any lines), I left messages and then send an email to Ross (my sales rep) with the situation. Hours later, I received a call from the shipping Dept, and they told me the part is out of stock and they don't have a date when it would be in. I asked that Ross call me, and she said that he would (he never did). I ordered a Lakewood bellhousing (the only one that was available and it was $780 or so) vs the $390 part from APT (aluminum bellhousing) from summit and I paid $83 to have it overnight as the shop is busy and had my GTO dead on the rack. I told them it would be nice if they cover the difference between the 2 parts and the shipping (I may have just settled for the shipping if they were at least cool about it) Within the next hour, I got a email from him telling me that the invoice that was sent to me the day it shipped advised the bellhousing was missing, and had I paid attention to that I would have know. I advised that I never received anything after I gave my credit card over the phone and they drop shipped this to the installer (Ross in a later email admitted that was right and I was never given any notice). I told them they should do something to make this right, and it's not unfair to consider that I had to buy a part and pay expedited shipping, we should share in that cost. They refused to do anything more than refund the money for the part, I gave them several chances before typing this review. Their manager (Kit) came back and said they are frustrated with the supply chain delays, but he took no responsibility for the lack of communication nor his sales peoples lack of candor. He told me is crossed the line to expect them to do anything about paying for parts bought elsewhere. Honestly a simple "sorry, can we cover the cost of the expedited shipping"? Would have gone a long way. I told him that I could have bought one elsewhere and avoided the lost costs (the shops rack time for the day, the expidited shipping, my time) and I wouldn't have been mad had they communicated and given the visibility to buy one elsewhere. Their approach was dishonest until I shared the emails and details I retained. I understand supply chain is hard right now, but don't tell people you have parts, take their money and ship incomplete kits. It's hurts the shops, the buyers and the distributors reputation. Buyer beware, given what I know currently- I would buy from the following places as people have said good things about them. Silversport transmission www.shiftsst.com Summit racing www.summitracing.com Bowler transmission www.bowlertransmissions.com read more

I too am very disappointed with The Driven Man AKA American Powertrain. I ordered a 6 speed transmission kit a while back. I called today to give them my drive shaft measurement, and I was told I never ordered one. And now they want $409.00 for something that was in the kit. Not cool. read more

The hyramax throw-out bearing is crap, had to buy a tilton. Also wrong clutch came with my kit, instead of replacing it they talk down to their customer. I will find somewhere else to purchase future orders. read more

Terrible, ordered transmission crossmember that was advertised as Aluminum, making it light weight and somewhat expensive. A powder coated steal one arrived at my door. I called them and was told they need to update their website it was out of date. When I wanted to return it, they charged me a restocking fee of $56 plus freight. The partial refund came in my mailbox as a hard check. never again read more

From my husband who actually worked with them: Josh Farley in sales was awesome; very helpful and knowledgeable. Gary in service and tech-support knows what he's talking about. They were both incredibly helpful and super responsive and I'm very happy with the TKO 600 I ended up buying. Definitely recommend. read more

sad to say But I had hi expectations , can get a hold of someone at times, the operator either she wants to pick up or not, then i try to talk to sales they wont even pick up, I hope they don't go to sema shows cause i will speak up, i did buy a transmission from them its working fine but i just have a question thats it, service is not where it suppose to be, how can i feel confident about there product if i cant even get a call answered. time to look else where read more

American Powertrain is a joke. I spent thousands of dollars with this company and I wont spend another dime. Whenever I call with a technical question I get voicemail or the operator takes a message. It takes several days or weeks to get a return call if I get one at all. Come to find out that this big company that is in all the magazines and on tv shows only has one technician. His name is Marty and he is a condescending little punk. He always has attitude or a tone when talking to me. He acts like I should know as much about his job as he does. He should know more than me but since he usually can't help me I'm not sure he does. I build frame off restomods not sit at a desk talking down to people. A customer service technician should know how to talk to customers. He doesn't. Also most of there parts don't last longer than 300 miles. Bottom line, save your money or buy from someone else. After they get your money they don't care anymore. read more

Bought a kit from American powertrain for t56 in 73 mustang. I noticed the flywheel had no counter weight or material removed and I called and emailed about this because my engine is a 28oz external balance small block ford. American powertrain was very reassuring that it was indeed the right part, I found the part number on the box and it seemed to be the right one so I bolted it on and carried on with the install. I had to modify the part that bolts to the firewall and holds the slave cylinder, it would not fit against the steering column. The transmission crossmember was and adjustible model that would have required redesigning the emergency brake cables to make them work. When I tried to install it anyway I realized it was not wide enough to fit between the frame rails and I did an internet search and the company that makes it says it doesn't fit a 71-73 mustang. I saw american powertrain was selling another model now for a 71-73 but it looked like it would require E brake redesign as well so I reworked the one they sent me to mount from the transmission tunnel and kept my Ebrake like it was. Finally I bolted the clutch up and the supplied dowels were too small so I could move the clutch in a circle on the flywheel, no way that thing would balance. I went over the invoice and it said I was supposed to have an aluminum flywheel, not steel. I had to pretty much teach american powertrain about flywheel balance to get them to promise to send me the "right one". who knows, there are no part numbers on thier quotes or invoice. Sadly when I ordered the driveshaft for my 6400 rpm shifting machine, they sent me a three inch driveshaft rated at 6200 rpm and the ujoints are too small to bolt to my differential as it has the large 1350 yoke. I filled out all the stuff, 600 hp, 6400 rpm 1350 yoke and they sent me a driveshaft that would fail at 114mph when I made the 4-5 shift. I do not recommend american powertrain. I hope they just send me the money to refund for the flywheel and driveshaft I don't think they know what they are doing or they don't care. I feel really bad about their throw out bearing and science friction atomic twin clutch. I feel like I should throw those away and go with Mcleod. read more

Josh was very informative and knew everything I needed. He worked with me to put together a perfect kit for my 63 nova. Very helpful. Great price. read more

Purchased a complete 6 speed kit for my 1973 Camaro for road racing and autocross. Great product, instructions and call in support. I truly do not understand the few negative reviews I came across on this site. American Powertrain treated me better than any other aftermarket company I have been using to build my Camaro. read more

Love these guys they took care of me above and beyond! Got my 6-speed set up for my Camaro. Don't pay any attention the bad review the guy is probably a decent mechanic... read more

I bought a complete kit from them for a 1965 El Camino, transmission, clutch, shifter, and driveshaft......the kit came with a transmission mount with metric threads with the wrong bolts, the clutch is a POS and chatters constantly, (they told me a little is normal)....it's so bad the interior mirror falls down at every stop light...........and they gave me instructions on how to measure the driveshaft.........welllllllll it was wrong too.........it's too long had to have it cut down and rebalanced........here's my experience http://alspoliticalview.blogspot.com/search?q=can+a+small+block+chevy+ read more

Purchased a auto to manual conversion kit and 5 speed from American Powertrain for my 1975 Corvette restoration project. No problems so far. My project car is still a ways from being driven so I can't give you performance reviews yet. I asked some questions and had quick replies back with via email. No complaints. read more

This company has got it going on. They are super helpful and very friendly when it comes to costumer satisfaction. Any questions that you have they will definitely be able to help. Their products are some of the best I've ever seen and worked with. Keep up the good work guys! read more

I was sent wrong parts on my T 56 for my Dodge Challenger. Every time I call to tell them there's something wrong it's always my fault. And I have to explain to them in depth that it's not.they forgot a part or they sent the wrong parts I've dealt with them four times now and it's been horrible Marty the technician is very rude and there's only one technician. I spent $7000 on this kit and it still doesn't work right. read more

American Powertrain came up short on making me a return customer. I plan on giving Silver Sport Transmissions a try on my next project. I bought a T56 Magnum with hydraulic clutch for 1970 Corvette. Things I thought were lacking: Parts were clearly marked with identification numbers but they don't use the numbers in assembly instructions which would speed up sorting out parts. No crossmember removal/install instructions but if you call IT they will email them to you. Just include them with instructions! You always have to leave a voicemail with IT and most of the time you will have to call again the next day before getting a call back. They answer emails usually same day. I had two defective parts in the kit. A 90 degree fitting split and they made it up with new clutch kit and reverse lockout module which they started to make up but backed out when I had to cut the wires to send to them. I tried to explain that the wires are in a permanent wire harness but to no avail. ModuIe was installed per instructions with battery out of the car. It had to be a bad module from them. Also we had trouble with one of their harnesses they supplied. IT said they get lots of calls on that harness and there was nothing they could do. We had to get our own harness. Delivery was fast and easy. Not my worst experience but several small things would have made a better experience. read more

Well it all started out well when I ordered a complete clutch kit; lightened flywheel; and a Quick Time bell housing. I spent over 1200.00 with them and salesman, Joshua, was extremely pleasant to work with. I placed my order on September 28th and my clutch kit and flywheel arrived on October 4th which was perfect. However, the packing list showed a mark of "D/S" next to my bell housing. Now I assumed it was being drop shipped from the manufacturer. That is where I was wrong! I called American Powertrain and spoke to Joshua on October 5th which he apologized; however, the shipping clerk did not return until the following Thursday and would have an answer as to the whereabouts of the bell housing. Joshua called back on Monday, October 8th, and provided a tracking number from FedEx which showed a delivery date of October 12th. I looked at the tracking number and it showed the date ordered was October 8th over 10 days later after placing my original order! In fact, had I not called, my bell housing still wouldn't have been ordered. I emailed Joshua back with this information expressing my frustration and spoke to him same day which he related he would find out exactly what went wrong and "would make things right". Since then, I have never heard from Joshua again even after leaving a message for him to return my call on October 17th. Now, I do understand mistakes happen but when they do, it is how you handle the error and provide excellent customer service to rectify the situation. Unfortunately, Joshua and American Powertrain fell short in this area and I will not purchase anything else from them. To fellow Yelpers: stay clear of American Powertrain as they have proven to have poor customer service as indicated by other Yelp reviews as well. I will tell numerous colleagues to purchase elsewhere. read more

Excellent customer service and excellent quality. Fast shipping and great customer support. Special thanks to greg Scott for all of his help. Couldn't be happier. read more

I ordered a Tremec 5 speed transmission kit from this company. Their customer service is not good. Parts were missing from the kit, which my shop had to fabricate. The sales person picked items out for me without asking. The shifter handle they sent does not fit the car. I called and left a message for a manager to call me back. He never called. read more

Customer service does know anything about their own product (Ford toploader hydraulic clutch kits). They didn't "get back to me" when they promised to do so. I would think twice before buying from this company. read more

this company doesn't deserve one star. they are absolutely the worst people to deal with.the kits are not what they say they are. they lie to you and don't return your calls if there is a problem. Never would I Ever send a costumer there again. read more