RD176

Number of forward gears
6
Gear positions
R-0-1-2-3-4-5-6
Recommended max engine torque
600 Nm
Weight
Approximately 33 Kg depending on specification
1-6 gear
17 mm forged and ground high quality steel, many ratios available

The RD176 is specifically designed for mid to high engine torque rear wheel drive circuit and endurance racing, typically 250 to 600 Nm, can be used with or without paddle shift and oil cooling options.

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    Number of forward gears6
    Gear positionsR-0-1-2-3-4-5-6
    Recommended max engine torque600 Nm
    WeightApproximately 33 Kg depending on specification
    1-6 gear17 mm forged and ground high quality steel, many ratios available
    Applications:Race circuit, endurance and high-speed racing
    Length:Gearbox front face to output flange 418 mm
    Drop gears:30 mm forged and ground high quality steel, currently 9 options available, fitted in rear of gearbox allowing for quick change without removing the gearbox, gears can be reversed
    Clutch rings (dog rings):Tractive standard 90 mm forged and ground high quality steel, same for all gears
    Oil capacity:1,3 Liters
    Lubrication:Wet sump with GL5 specification oil, recommend Tractive SAE 90 gear oil available in 1 or 4 litre containers
    Oil pump:Mechanical oil pump available, externally mounted, internal oil spray to all gears
    Housing design:Modular concept allowing easy configuration changes
    Housing materials:High grade billet and extruded aircraft spec alloys anodised in black
    Clutch release:Tractive clutch cylinder available to fit directly to our various front plate designs
    Reverse gear:Dog ring engagement protected by secondary reverse release lever (protection can be removed for paddle shift)
    Cockpit gear lever:Two lengths of return sprung lever available
    Lever and gearbox connection:Through 8 mm stainless steel rods & a bell crank making a 90-degree connection
    Paddle shift:Brackets and levers available for direct fitting of KMP & Geartronics actuators
    Bearings:SKF high quality roller bearings for input and main shafts, INA cage bearings for gears
    Gear position:Single or twin output contactless potentiometer fitted with SureSeal connector

    The RD176 is specifically designed for mid to high engine torque rear wheel drive circuit and endurance racing, typically 250 to 600 Nm, can be used with or without paddle shift and oil cooling options.

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    RD176 Assembly