May 09, 2017
Sonnax offers complete GM Powerglide planetary assemblies in a variety of gear set options and configurations to ensure you get the performance you want without overpaying or sacrificing quality. Each comes fully assembled and ready to install.
Track-proven to 1,500 horsepower, Sonnax Contender planetaries are an affordable choice for high-quality builds on a budget. 1.80 Ratio Contender planetary assembly kit 28180F-01 features premium-processed sun and pinion gears that are a big step up from standard case-hardened and tempered varieties. High-quality materials combined with a special heat-treating process results in incredibly tough, wear-resistant gears.
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