FE Performance Transmission Sprag

GMN Bearing USA’s ABEC 7 high precision ball bearings are made for high speed and heavy load applications.

GMN angular contact bearings (spindle bearings) are expertly crafted for speed, precision, & accuracy.

GMN radial ball bearings are versatile, great in small spaces & when axial loads move in both directions.

We know that not every application requires super, high-precision bearings. We stock other industrial parts from quality brands.

Our one-way sprag clutches are great for applications with low to high torque capacity.

Includes built-in ball bearing support. Supports HEAVY loads & has a high torque capacity: 53 to 588 Nm. Bore (ID) sizes: 10 to 60 mm (0.393 to 2.362 in)

Includes built-in ball bearing support. Supports MEDIUM loads & low to medium torque capacity: 53 to 267 Nm. Bore (ID) sizes: 17 to 40 mm (0.669 to 1.57 in)

No built-in ball bearing support. Good for large orders & low to high torque needs: 1 to 2673 Nm. Bore (ID) sizes: 2 to 240 mm (0.078 to 9.448 in)

A unique "non-lift-off" design without drag clips ideal for automotive builds or performance racing.

No built-in ball bearing support. Has no RPM limits & Supports high torque needs: 609 to 14,060 Nm. Bore (ID) sizes: 38.09 to 220 mm (1.499 to 8.66 in)

This heavy-duty clutch (aka a hold-back clutch) is good for high torque operations and ensures motion freezes in place. Bore (ID) sizes: 15 to 40 mm. (0.59 to 1.73 in)

Designed for HEAVY-DUTY applications that require tough durability.

Our non-contact labyrinth seals are the first line of protection for bearing systems.

The best protection for your bearing. Easy to install with a simple “drop-in” next to your bearing. No added space needed. CF seals offer 100% sealing efficiency against splashing liquids.

Protection against low contamination & splashing liquids.

Designed with grooves in the outer ring to offer more protection (than our L-type seal) against contamination and direct spray liquids. Liquid gets pushed out through outer grooves when in rotation.

Our GMN Gap Seals are plastic and a great choice for washdown applications, such as food conveyors and food manufacturing facilities

Faster & More Furious

GMN, the premier manufacturer of super precision clutches, is proud to launch its new FE Performance Transmission Sprags — a sprag clutch series that’s changing the face of the auto transmission aftermarket, delivering unmatched durability and agility.

No RPM Limit

Our ”non-lift-off” sprag design allows for engagement at any RPM.

Double the Torque

A single-cage design & more sprags means up to double the torque capacity than the leading competitor.

Faster Shifting & Reduced Wear

An outer sprag spring without drag clips means instantaneous sprag engagement.

Precision Engineering for Peak Performance

Whether you’re into automotive builds or performance racing, these clutches are engineered to leave the rest in the dust. Let’s look under the hood & find out what makes them so special:

Unique Sprag Design

GMN FE Performance Transmission Sprags feature a unique “non-lift-off” design that allows for up to double the torque capacity of leading sprag clutches on the market. Its advanced clamping curve geometry and spring design allows for instantaneous sprag engagement when transitioning from a freewheeling state to a driven or backstopping state of operation.

Unlike traditional sprag clutches, the GMN FE 8000 series has no RPM limit, overcoming previous constraints caused by centrifugal force thresholds. Our innovative design allows for increased clamping on the inner races as RPM levels increase, and allows for engagement at any RPM – an achievement no competitor can claim.

Reduced Freewheeling Wear

FE 8000 series sprag close up

“Drag Clips” on other brands of sprag clutches (used to hold the sprag in those designs in place) create enough drag resistance to eventually create flat spots on the sprag. This freewheeling wear leads to eventual sprag failure, and vehicles seeing common highway miles or third gear driving can accelerate this wear.

The GMN FE Performance Transmission Sprag series is designed without drag clips, instead using an outer sprag spring to reduce drag and allow for the sprag to remain ready for instantaneous engagement when shifting back to second or first gear.

Products

FE 80874016-2CR for Turbo 400 (TH400) Transmissions

Part Number: FE 80874016-2CR

A direct, drop-in replacement for the BorgWarner 36 Element Pro Mod sprag, with more sprags per clutch – 40 to be exact! (And more sprags means up to double the torque.)
Race-proven faster gear shifts, resulting in quicker lap times for drag racing applications (Verified by third party testing).

Note: Our German-made FE 80874016-2CR sprag clutch also features 2 bronze concentricity rings, manufactured in the USA.

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We’ve got exciting things in the works… stay tuned for more information from our engineers and technical experts.

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Ready to upgrade your transmission with the strongest, fastest sprag on the market? Don’t settle for limits—unleash the full power of your car’s transmission with the GMN FE Performance Transmission Sprag series.