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.

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.

RD176 Documents

RD176 Assembly