Overdrive Unit, Installation Information
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Specifications | Electronics |
Installation Notes:
Installation is very simple in most applications as follows: Just remove the transmission extension housing and bolt on the Gear Vendors replacement housing which has an eight hole pattern to receive the overdrive. Tighten the eight nuts and take the driveshaft with the new yoke (included) to the local driveshaft shop to be shortened (as per the instructions). Plug in the electronics and fill the overdrive with the recommended lube, and you are ready to drive.
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Net Weight — 50-65lbs depending on application hardware.
Ratio - .78:1 or 1:1 (reciprocal 1:1.28)
Mechanically direct, hydraulically overdriven DeNormanville design.
Long life Epicyclic planetary.
Solenoid control valve 6-12 volt negative ground @ 2amps.
650-700psi relief valve shift circuit.
Low parasitic loss common vertex Raybestos clutch.
Gross Combined Weight Rating (recommended) 30,000lbs.
Pressurized lubrication circuit to planet pinion bearings, roller clutch,
input shaft pilot, planet thrust surfaces, and ring gear.
Pressurized 2-stage permanent filter circuit.
High speed Dual Row caged needle planet bearings.
Efficient Single stroke/rev plunger pump with non-return valve.
Fluid capacity 28oz/flat sump or 48oz/deep sump.
Fluid type — GM#1052271 petroleum based or GM#12346190 synthetic
18 Element single row roller clutch rated to 4500lbs spike torque.
Horsepower limitations — 1200+ call GEAR VENDORS for applications
above 1200hp.
Recommended service interval — change fluid every 10,000-15,000mi
depending on severity of duty.
Gear Vendors electronics offer several features unique to the industry. In thiselectronic age the importance of communication with the on board factory processorof any late model vehicle is a

These electronic features help you to get the most benefit every time you drive and allow for substantial performance improvements even when you just drive and let the AUTODRIVEtm circuit do the work.
Need information on individual overdrive application see the following list: