NOTE:  For applications of 1200 h.p. and more - A 300M Billet OUTPUT SHAFT is  STANDARD ON THE MEGA TORQ III

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R10:  ROLLERIZED LOW/REV DRUM

 

The BILLET STEEL REAR SUPPORT provides the ultimate drivetrain stability and axial support possible for the 727.  Its' inherent strength effectively reduces the deflection and shaft misalignment that can lead to accellerated wear on clutches, planetaries and bushings, resulting in greater reliability and reduced component drag.

For years the roller clutch (often referred to as the sprag) in the Torqueflite 727 was the weakest link and feared by most for its' devistating impact on the transmission if it failed.  The steep ramps and weak cast-in support in the rear of the case would often fail in the event of driveline breakage or low gear burnouts.

Attempts were made to reduce this problem by drilling and threading the outer race to permit bolts through the case to anchor it more securely, however under high torque applications the outer race would fail at the drilled bolt holes often leading to high drum explosion.

 

 

The new design in roller clutch utililizes 16 rollers instead of the stock 12 providing a 30% apply capacity increase.  The ramp angles on the outer race are substancially reduced resulting in much less outward shock load and a thicker stronger outer race preventing breakage of the outer race.  The spring cage is dramatically heavier than the stock unit to prevent the common rollover problem.

The roller race is secured to the case with 6 Grade 8 screws - 4 through the billet rear support and 2 through the case for maximum capacity.

 

THE "DOUBLE WELDED" ANNULUS RING GEARS which prevents the event of component separation when transferring the severe torque loads from the planetaries to the output shaft.

 

THE 4 GEAR ALUMINUM PLANETARY CARRIER which is machined to accept Torrington bearings that eliminate drag, reduce heat and prevent metal fatigue created by friction stress.

 

THE 4 GEAR BILLET STEEL SPLINED FRONT PLANETARY.  This setup eliminates the stripped splines common with the stock aluminum splined planetary carriers.  The billet Steel cover provides substancial increase in load transfer capacity in 1st and 2nd gear application where the broached splines in the stock cast carrier are extremely vulnerable to stripping under high torque.  Note: The MegaTorq for street use or blower applications uses a solid steel planetary carrier, while the race version uses the steel capped aluminum carrier for reduced inertia weight.

 

Only the cleanest shifts (no shift overlap or lag) will provide the clutch apply necessary to handle the massive torque loads for which the MegaTorq is designed.  Converter apply pressures, lube and cooling circuits and anti-drainback functions must also be precisely engineered into this valvebody.

Every MegaTorq (except for transbrake or certain street applications) is equipped with our COMPETITION ELIMINATOR reverse manual valvebody to meet these strict requirements.  For full details on this valvebody click on picture>

 

 

 

The low/ reverse piston and return spring retainer are super strong, Billet Aluminum components;

 

The 2nd gear apply piston retainer is Billet Aluminum with an internal seal to maximize high clutch apply;

 

The 2nd gear apply strut is a heavy duty, billet, hardened steel component to prevent flex and deliver the firmest band apply; and

 

The 2nd gear apply lever is a billet,hardened steel,4.2:1 ratio to increase the band apply pressure for a quick, firm shift and to increase band clamping force.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLUTCHES, STEELS, BANDS, SEALS, GASKETS and FILTER

 

Every MEGA TORQ transmission utilizes a NEW COMPETITION CAST BAND (which is 10% wider than the original 727 cast band), with a friction material selected to match the specific application in which it will be used.

 

FRICTION MATERIAL (on clutch plates) is carefully selected to provide the ultimate performance levels through the wide range of heat, pressure and speed without performance fade in the specific application for which the transmission is constructed. Friction material selections of high energy Kevlar, Raybestos Stage 1 and gen2 Blue are utilized.

 

Superb quality STEELS designed with a specific surface texture to enhance the characteristics of the friction material utilized and precision drive tabs to transfer torque to outer drive slots without distortion or accellerated drum wear, are used.

 

Seals and gaskets are all American made components designed to withstand extended high pressure, high temperature use without fatigue, advanced hardening or deterioration.

 

Sealing rings are a choice of selected chromemoly, teflon and precison metal components to assure longevity and critical fluid transfer under extreme pressure.

 

 

 

Every bearing and contact surface is assembled with and liberally coated with Moly-Slip ATS  (a Molybdenum LUBRICANT specifically formulated to remain in suspension in the fluid and adhere only to metal components without reducing friction co-efficiency or adversely affecting seals) to prevent wear on startup and reduce the need to break-in the unit.

 

Every aspect of the operation of the transmission is HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSION TESTED to confirm precise operation of all circuits.  This method of testing assures peak performance of the finished product.