Sonnax offers complete GM Powerglide planetary gear sets in a variety of gear set options and configurations to ensure you get the performance you want without overpaying or sacrificing quality.
Track-proven to 2,000 horsepower, Sonnax Premium gears are an ideal choice when extra durability is needed at a reasonable cost in demanding applications. 1.69 Ratio Premium gear set 169S-K features premium-processed sun and pinion gears that are a big step up from standard case-hardened and tempered varieties. A top-quality material combined with a special heat-treating process results in gears with improved grain structure and stability that are tougher and more wear resistant.
See chart and specs below to determine if this planetary assembly suits your application, ordial in options hereto choose your build.
ContenderTrack-Proven to 1,500 HP |
PremiumTrack-Proven to 2,000 HP |
ExtremeTrack-Proven to 3,000 HP |
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Sonnax Warranty | 1 Year(Gears Only) | 2 Years(Gears Only) | 2 Years(Gears & Shaft) |
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Gear Material | 9310 Suns 8620 Pinions |
9310 Suns 9310 Pinions |
9310 Suns 9310 Pinions |
Gear Process | Premium | Premium |
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Extreme Gears for Extreme PerformanceTo greatly improve the life of Extreme gear sets, the sun and pinion gear undergo the same advanced processing as assemblies developed for Formula 1™, NASCAR®and other high-end professional racing circuits: Advanced Process gears undergo a three-step process that takes aftermarket performance gear manufacturing to a whole new level:
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Shaft Material | Long Shaft = 4340 Short Shaft = HY-Tuf |
Long Shaft = 4340 Short Shaft = HY-Tuf |
300M |
Shaft Splines | Cut Spline | Cut Spline | Rolled Spline |
Thrust Washers | OE | Steel-Backed PTFE | Steel-Backed PTFE |
Ring Gear | Standard | Standard | Maximum Duty |
Applies to planetary assembly kits only