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TH350 Transmission - Street Stock Tranny Build

TCI TH350 Transmission Build
The rear planetary and output... 
   
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TCI TH350 Transmission Build
The rear planetary and output shaft assembly put together.
TCI TH350 Transmission Build
The forward drum, direct drum,... 
   
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TCI TH350 Transmission Build
The forward drum, direct drum, and input shaft are stacked and ready to be put into the transmission case.
TCI TH350 Transmission Build
Now the forward drum, direct... 
   
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TCI TH350 Transmission Build
Now the forward drum, direct drum, and input shaft are in place.
TCI TH350 Transmission Build
With the input shaft and drums... 
   
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TCI TH350 Transmission Build
With the input shaft and drums in place the clutches are installed. Here you can see Second gear.
TCI TH350 Transmission Build
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TCI TH350 Transmission Build
Throughout the building process, the folks at TCI use a blue trans-gel assembly grease. Unlike regular assembly grease, this gel breaks down when it comes in contact with transmission fluid. It's there when you need it and gone when you don't, meaning there's no tacky grease left behind to interfere with performance.
TCI TH350 Transmission Build
Checking end play is a critical... 
   
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TCI TH350 Transmission Build
Checking end play is a critical step in the assembly process.
TCI TH350 Transmission Build
Every TCI trans is checked... 
   
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TCI TH350 Transmission Build
Every TCI trans is checked for leaks in the clutch pack by pressurizing the unit with transmission fluid.
TCI TH350 Transmission Build
Once a leak free transmission... 
   
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TCI TH350 Transmission Build
Once a leak free transmission is confirmed, the valve body is bolted up and the pan put on.
TCI TH350 Transmission Build
The finished TCI race ready... 
   
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TCI TH350 Transmission Build
The finished TCI race ready TH350. Notice the coating on it. Called HDT, it is a heat dissipating technology that helps reduce operating temperatures. This unit is just waiting to go into a Street Stock. Hmmm...we've got an idea...
TCI Automotive
Ashland
MS
(662) 224-8972

tciauto.com

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