Powerglide

1.69 Ratio Premium Gear Set
Part No. 169S-K

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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.

  • Top-quality sun and pinion gears deliver outstanding durability
  • 12-Tooth billet drum flange is broached and matched to the sun gear for a precise press fit, no welding required

See chart and specs below to determine if this planetary assembly suits your application, or dial in options here to choose your build.

Premium

Track-Proven to 2,000 HP

Extreme

Track-Proven to 3,000 HP

Sonnax Warranty 2 Years (Gears Only) 2 Years (Gears & Shaft)
Gear Material 9310 Suns & Pinions 9310 Suns & Pinions
Gear Process Premium
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Shaft Material 4340 300M
Shaft Splines Cut Spline Rolled Spline
Drum Flange 12-Tooth 24-Tooth
Ring Gear Standard Maximum Duty

Applies to planetary assembly kits only

  • Short Pinion Gears (3)
  • Long Pinion Gears (3)
  • Front Sun Gear
  • Drum Flange 12-Tooth
  • Rear Sun Gear
  • Ring Gear
  • Gear Process Level: Premium
  • Ratio: 1.69
  • Flange Tooth Count: 12
  • Powerglide 1.69 Ratio Premium Gear Set 169S-K