New gear set improves launches and makes broken planetaries a thing of the past
As any drag racer who runs in the Outlaw Drag Radial or 10.5 classes
can tell you, too low of a planetary gear ratio can be a serious
hindrance to attaining a decent 60 foot time. The relatively small tire
sizes that define these classes mean that traction is at a premium, and
all of that money spent building a high-horsepower race engine is
wasted if it goes up in tire smoke. To address this concern, TCI® has
introduced the new PRO-X™ 1.65 Ratio Straight-Cut Planetary Gear Set.
When the engineering staff at TCI® set out to create the PRO-X™ 1.65
Straight-Cut Planetary Gear Set for Powerglide Transmissions, they knew
that in order to survive the demands of 2500+ hp drag race engines,
only top-quality materials could be used. All gears – pinion, center,
auxiliary and flange – are manufactured from bulletproof 9310 billet
steel, and a straight-cut tooth design further enhances strength
through increased gear tooth contact area. The planetary carrier is
made from super tough A356-80 ductile iron, and a 4140 forged steel
ring gear and output shaft complete one of the strongest planetary gear
sets ever made for a Powerglide Transmission. No stock GM parts are
used in the manufacture of the PRO-X™ 1.65 Straight-Cut Planetary Set,
making it the only logical choice for racers who run a Powerglide in
traction limited street tire classes.
For more information about the TCI® PRO-X™ 1.65 Straight-Cut Planetary
Gear Set for Powerglide Transmissions or any other TCI® product, call
us at 1-888-776-9824, or visit us online at www.tciauto.com
Quick Summary
Product: TCI® PRO-X™ 1.65 Straight-Cut Planetary Gear Set For Powerglide Transmissions
Part Number: #746820
Features & Benefits:
• Improves launches in small tire drag racing classes
• Super tough 9310 billet steel gears withstand engines producing 2500+ hp
• Straight-cut gears improve contact area and increase strength
• Race proven - strongest planetary gear sets for Powerglide Transmissions