TCI - POWERGLIDE: Competition-Ready Transmissions

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Transmissions

Ordering Your TCI® Powerglide Transmission

The Competition Powerglide transmission is the true "workhorse" of today's racing transmissions. Without a doubt, the Powerglide is the most commonly used type of transmission on the dragstrip. TCI® has long been an innovator in the design and development of these units. Because the transmission is a fully customized unit to your particular race application, we have thousands of different combinations available. To order the transmission which best suits your needs, you will need to select the parts options desired from the chart below. All Powerglide transmissions begin with the prefix "71", "73", "74" or "76". The competition transmission part numbers are composed of eight digits. The order of placement of the digits will determine the type of transmission you will receive.

The first number after the prefix determines what gear type you prefer; the second number allows you to select the transmission pan type. The third number gives you the hub and/or hub and drum and/or hub and drum plus lightweight and bearing options. The fourth number indicates the type of input shafts available; the fifth number the type of valve body and length of transmission. The sixth digit allows you to select the planetary ratio.

The prefix "71" indicates the use of the stock General Motors aluminum case prepped by the TCI® Transmission Department.

The prefix "73" indicates the use of a new Dedenbear case with SF1 spec. 4.1 internal safety liner installed.

The prefix "74" indicates the use a stock Powerglide transmission case with a 743500 Gerotor pump.

The prefix "76" indicates the use of the new Dedenbear case with safety liner and 743500 Gerotor pump.

EXAMPLE:
Part No. 71300423 is a Powerglide with a stock case, VASCO Gear Set, Steel Pan, Steel Hub, VASCO Turbo Shaft, Standard Length Trans-Brake, 1.96 gear ratio.

Tech Tip

In bracket racing, proper planning and preparation are rewarded with more wins. Most of the Powerglide equipped cars are used in conjunction with a Trans-Brake and delay box to maximize consistency and provide ease of adjustment for changing starting line conditions. An improper wiring job can cause all kinds of problems from inconsistent Trans-Brake apply, erratic reaction times, creeping and rocking in the staging beams, or complete system failure. As with other race car wiring, we strongly recommend you use adequate gauge wire, follow closely the installation instructions and solder every connection. Pay careful attention to wires that are exposed to water and road grime such as the lead connection to the Trans-Brake solenoid; a bit of weatherproofing can help prevent problems. Make sure to protect wires run through the firewall so they do not rub against the sheet metal. A strong fresh battery and an alternator are great investments for consistent performance. Another good idea is to take a few minutes to check the integrity of all connections and wires during each pre-race warm up.

Case Type	Gear Type	Transmission Pan	Hub	Input Shafts	Valve Body	Gear Ratio
71-Stock P/G GM Case	1-Standard Set w/ Forged carrier and Ring Gear	0-Steel Pan Stock Depth	0-Steel Hub	1-TCI® Aftermarket P/G Spline Input Shaft	1-Full Manual Competition Standard Length	1-1.64 Straight Cut w/ 4140 Forged Carrier and Ring Gear
73-Dedenbear P/G Case w/ Liner	2-Super Set w/ Forged Carrier and Ring Gear	5-Cast Alum. Deep Pan 2 Qt. Extra Capacity	1-Aluminum Hub	2-TCI® Aftermarket Turbo Spline Input Shaft	2-Trans-Brake Standard Length	1-1.80 Straight Cut w/ 4140 Forged Carrier and Ring Gear
74-Stock P/G GM Case & 743500 Gerotor pump	3-VASCO Super Set w/ Forged Carrier and Ring Gear	7-Cast Alum. Pan (Stock Depth)	2-Aluminum Hub and Aluminum Drum	3-TCI® Aftermarket VASCO P/G Spline Input Shaft	3-Pro Tree Trans-Brake Standard Length	2-1.89 w/ 4140 Forged Carrier and Ring Gear
75-Dedenbear P/G Case w/ bearing & stock pump	4-Standard Set w/Forged carrier and Ring Gear w/ adj. PR aluminum valve body.	8-PRO-X™ O-Ring Style HDT™ Coated Deep Cast Aluminum Pan	3-Aluminum Hub and Aluminum Drum w/ Bearings	4-TCI® Aftermarket VASCO Turbo Spline Input Shaft	4-Full Manual Shorty	3-1.96 w/ 4140 Forged Carrier and Ring Gear
76-Dedenbear P/G Case w/ Liner & 743500 Gerotor pump	5-Super Set w/Forged Carrier and Ring Gear w/ aluminum adj. PR valve body.		4-10 Clutch hi-drum & hi-static reverse clutches	5-TCI® Aftermarket VASCO ringless P/G spline input shaft	5-Trans-Brake Shorty	4-2.03 w/ 4140 Forged Carrier and Ring Gear
77-Dedenbear P/G Case w/ Liner & bearing & 743500 Gerotor pump	6-VASCO Super Set w/ Forged Carrier and Ring Gear w/ aluminum adj. PR valve body.			6-TCI® Aftermarket VASCO ringless Turbo spline input shaft	6-Pro Tree Trans-Brake Shorty	5-2.11 w/ 4140 Forged Carrier and Ring Gear
81-ATI P/G Super case w/ Chevy bellhousing & stock pump	7-Standard Set w/Forged carrier and Ring Gear w/ aluminum valve body.				7-Ultimate Pro Tree Brake Standard Length	6-1.76 w/ 4140 Forged Carrier and Ring Gear
82-ATI P/G Super case w/ Chevy bellhousing & 743500 Gerotor pump	8- Super Set w/ Forged Carrier and Ring Gear w/ aluminum valve body				8-Ultimate Pro Tree Brake Shorty	7-1.76 4-Link Dragster w/ 4140 Forged Carrier and Ring Gear
	9-VASCO Super Set w/ Forged Carrier and Ring Gear w/ aluminum valve body.					8-1.64 straight-cut w/ 4140 Forged Carrier and Ring Gear
						9-1.92 straight-cut w/ 4140 Forged Carrier and Ring Gear

Available with 1.98, 1.80 or 1.65 Straight-Cut 12DPI Super Set Planetaries, the state-of-the-art PRO-X™ Powerglide Transmissions deliver unrivaled performance and consistency in racecars regularly running 6.70-seconds, 220+ mph in the quarter mile.

These technologically advanced transmissions feature the new PRO-X™ Ringless Input Shaft, 10-Clutch Hi-Gear Bearing Drum Kit and industry-exclusive HDT (Heat Dissipating Technology™) Coated Dedenbear Bearing Case. In addition, every unit includes the latest internal component innovations from the TCI® engineers, such as their Ringless-Style Gerotor Pump and X-Wide Kevlar Band, HDT Coated Aluminum Deep O-Ringed Pan and Hi-Flow Filter System. To further ensure every PRO-X™ Powerglide Transmission lives up to the strict TCI® tolerances and performance standards each unit is triple tested and AxiLine computer dyno-certified. Click here for the application chart.

Bracket Racing Powerglides
Our Bracket Racing Powerglides are designed specifically to give you dependable service and great performance-at an economical price for the mild engine bracket racer. This bracket racing series is not recommended for applications utilizing engines with over 450 horsepower, but is an excellent choice for engines making less than that.

All Bracket Racing Powerglides Include:

New Steel Stock Depth Pan with Drain Plug

4140 Steel Clutch Hub (TCI® 748300 )

Universal Shift Lever (TCI® 748400 )

High Performance Clutches and Steels

Hi-Energy Band

Tech Tip

TCI® recommends installing hardened input shafts in applications over 500 hp.

All 1.82 Ratio Bracket Racing Powerglides include a special reinforced stock planetary. A steel girdle is welded over the housing, which increases torque load capacity. All Shorty Bracket Racing Powerglides include a re-splined and heat-treated output shaft and shorty cover.

Applications	Part No.	712182
Full Manual 1.76 Std. Length	711176
Full Manual 1.82 Std. Length	711182
Bracket Brake 1.76 Std. Length	712176
Bracket Brake 1.82 Std. Length	712182
Pro Tree Brake 1.76 Std. Length	713176
Pro Tree Brake 1.82 Std. Length	713182
Bracket Brake 1.76 Shorty Length	715176
Bracket Brake 1.82 Shorty Length	715182
Pro Tree Brake 1.76 Shorty Length	716176
Pro Tree Brake 1.82 Shorty Length	716182