RD905

Number of forward gears
5
Gear positions
R-0-1-2-3-4-5
Recommended max engine torque
650 Nm
Weight
Approximately 30 Kg depending on specification
1-5 gear
17 mm forged and ground high quality steel, many ratios available

5 Speed rear wheel drive transmission. Adapt the RD90 to virtually any engine/car combination without need for new patterns or extensive redesign.

Number of forward gears5
Gear positionsR-0-1-2-3-4-5
Recommended max engine torque650 Nm
WeightApproximately 30 Kg depending on specification
1-5 gear17 mm forged and ground high quality steel, many ratios available
ApplicationsAsphalt and gravel rally, hill climb & short sprint
LengthGearbox front face to output flange 394 mm
Drop gears22 mm forged and ground high quality steel, currently 13 options available, fitted in rear of gearbox allowing for quick change without removing the gearbox
Clutch rings (dog rings)Tractive standard 90 mm forged and ground high quality steel, same for all gears
Oil capacity1,2 liters
LubricationWet sump with GL5 specification oil, recommend Tractive SAE 90 gear oil available in 1 or 4 litre containers
Housing designModular concept allowing easy configuration changes
Housing materialsHigh grade billet and extruded aircraft spec alloys anodised in black
Clutch releaseTractive clutch cylinder available to fit directly to our various front plate designs
Reverse gearDog ring engagement protected by secondary reverse release lever
Cockpit gear leverTwo lengths of return sprung lever available
Lever and gearbox connectionThrough 8 mm stainless steel rods & a bell crank making a 90-degree connection
BearingsSKF high quality roller bearings for input and main shafts, INA cage bearings for gears
Gear positionSingle or twin output contactless potentiometer fitted with SureSeal connector

Easy adaptions to a wide range of rear wheeled cars

The Tractive Modular Concept allows for very easy adaptation of the RD90 gearbox to a wide range of Rear Wheel Drive cars, from MKII Escorts with some 220 Nm to powerful V8’s. Adapt the RD90 to virtually any engine/car combination without need for new patterns or extensive redesign. Easy adaptions to a wide range of cars.