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The year 2005 represents a significant milestone for GONTENTS
LENCO Racing lransmissions. We celebrate thirty-five
Transmission selection
years of engineering and manufacturing of the most and identification overview 2
successful drag racing transmissions ever built.
Naturally we could not have achieved this accomplish- CS1 Standard Design 4
ment without our loyal and dedicated customers. We
CS2 New Generation 6
are indebted to all of the racers and teams who not only
have chosen to rely on our transmissions, but who have CS3 New Generation 8
also contributed ideas and suggestions to make our
products even better. So, our hat is off to you for help- ST1200 Street Strip 10
ing make LENCO the alltime champion and
undisputed leader in the drag racing arena. LENCODRIVE convertor stvle 12
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Iransmissions. We have added the ST1200 Shifters 16
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Street-Strip model as well as the LENCODRIVE
torque converter driven transmission. Input shafts, throwout bearings,
cottars, cross shafts, forks,
pitot bearings, line-up shafts,
We offer a transmission for almost everyone with more
crankshaft buttons 17
than fifty combinations plus reverse units, gear reduc-
ers, boat clutches and boat transmissions. R&D and Machining services 18
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fhe LENCO Jransmission lamilV
Seven different designs engineered to harness up to 35OO HP
We offer an extensive variety of Since each case contains one The internal action of a
transmissions.The following two gearset and provides both LENCO is such that when
pages present a brief descrip- underdrive and direct drive, the transmission is in first
tion of each of our designs. For multiple cases provide multiple gear the chosen planet gear
more specific information on any underdrive ratios. assembly provides the
of these transmissions please launch ratio. The planet
refer to the pages devoted to You must multiply each case's gears are driven by an
the style you are interested in or underdrive ratio in order to deter- encompassrng flng gear.
call our toll free tech line at mine the first gear ratio. In the When the transmission is
1-800-854-2944 example of a four-speed, the shifted a clutch pack com-
(6191287 -2500 in California) case nearest the engine would presses the rotating sun gear
lencoracing@lencomail.com
contain a 1.37 ratio planet gear assembly to the direct drive
ln general, all LENCO transmis-
set. The middle case would also central sun gear. Thus a 1:1
contain a 1.37 planet gear set. ratio is achieved.
sions are a planetary design.
The rear case a 1.31 ratio gearset.
Planetary transmissions rely on
Each case in succession.
a central sun gear to provide a
1:1 direct drive ratio once
By multiplying these three ratios with its dedicated
you come up with a 2.46 first underdrive ratio, determines
shifted from the launch ratio.
gear ratio. Second gear ratio is the immediate drive ratio.
1.80 and third gear is a 1 .31 Once all cases have been
In order to achieve an under-
drive first gear ratio the LETVCO ratio. Final drive ratio is 1:1. shifted the entire transmis-
transmission relys on planet sion assembly is locked in
gears which rotate around the the final 1:1 direct drive ratio.
previously mentioned sun gear.
With the extensive number of
Each sun and planet gearset
ratios we offer it is possible
represents two speeds. Those
to choose from over 7,000
two speeds are (1) the lower
.,.it:. .,,,.,,4. first gear combinations in the
underdrive ratio and (2) the
case of a four-speed for
direct'1:1 final lock-up drive
example.
ratio.
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GSf Standard Design GS2 - GS3 l\lew Generation STI2OO Sfreet Strip
lntroduced in 1972 as a 2-speed The CS2 and CS3 New Generation The TENCO ST1200 is the answer
the Standard Design LENCO is our LENCO racing transmission is a for Pro Street and streeVstrip appli-
largest and strongest transmission. smaller, lighter and more compact cations. This transmission can be
Most often seen in supercharged version of our CS1 Standard used to drive your hot rod to work
alcohol and mega HP nitrous cars Design. Smaller diameter and Monday through Friday and then to
the CS1 Standard Design LENCO shorter length make this transmis- the dragstrip and the winner's
is also commonly used by Pro Mod sion a practical choice for use in circle on weekends. The ST1200 is
machines and blown nitro and restricted confines and instances the same engineering design as the
alcohol drag boats. when you have limited distance all-out-race New Generation CS2
from the engine to the rear end. but with a couple of minor differ-
The CS1 Standard Design LENCO ences. One variation is that the
is recommended for the most The CS2 handles up to 3000 HP ST1200 uses budget-friendly 8620
severe applications and is capable and CS3 1800 HP. Both transmis- alloy for the gears instead of the
of repeatable consistency with a sions are available in 2,3, 4 or 5 more expensive 9310 material. The
minimum of maintenance. speeds. Magnesium cases are used ST1200 also utilizes aircraft quality
Engineered to handle 3500+ HP for both the CS2 and CS3. bearings where the pure-race CS2
the Standard Design LENCO is uses aerospace spec components.
available with up to 5 speeds and Competition Eliminator, Super class- The result is LENCO quality and
comes in a cast magnesium case. es, Top Dragster and Pro Stock cars durability at a reasonable "Street
Lever or CO2 shift. are typical classes where you will Machine" orice. Recommended for
See page 4 for complete description find the New Generation LENCO. cars making up to 1200 HP the
As with the CS1 Standard Design, ST1200 is pure LENCO through
the New Generation CS2 and CS3 and through. Air or lever shift.
can be shifted by lever or our CO2 See page 10 for complete description
system.
Seepages 6 through 9
for complete description
LENCODRIVE Automatic
The LENCODRIVE is the automatic
answer for people who prefer torque Transmission Clutch Reducer shown with reverse case
conve rter/a utomatic tra n sm issio n Boat Transmissions and
applications. A perfect replacement
Gear Ratio Reducer
for expensive breakage prone
Boat clutches The LETVCO Gear Reducer is used
Purpose designed and produced for as a stand-alone unit or in conjunc-
Powerglides, Turlcos, C4, C6 style and drag, ski and river boat requirements. tion with our CS1 Standard Design
Torouefl ite transmissions the LENCO-
Shown with our boat bellhousing. and CS2 and CS3 New Generation
DRIVE is 100% LENCO and will The CS1, CS2 and CS3 transmis- transmissions in order to employ tall
handle 2500 HP with ease. With a sions provide the perfect solution for rear gears with the advantage of a
selection of 16 first-gear ratios for harnessing the unique HP and torque short launch ratio. Since the taller
the two-speed and hundreds more output of boat engines. The boat ring and pinion have more tooth area
for three-speeds the LENCODRIVE clutch provides gentle engagement
presents you with the opportunity to contact they are more reliable and
and disengagement. This unique less prone to breakage. The LENCO
dial-in your exact combination. You clutch is a very popular replacement gear reduction unit with a range of
31% to 56%-helps-get you off the
can add additional cases and for clunky V-drive dog style in-out
gearsets that will result in 3 or 4
boxes. starting line. Most popular with Sand
speeds. As with all LENCO trans- See page 14 for complete description Dragsters, Mud racers and Modified
missions a separate reverse unit is pullers.
employed. Air or lever shift.
See page 15 for complete description
See page 12 for complete description
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S dard Design
The CS1 Standard Design LENCO is the largest and strongest
transmission we build. All Standard Design LENCO transmissions
are referred to as the CSI style. Likewise, New Generation
LENCOs (pages 6 and 8) are referred to as CS2 and CS3 styles.
Frank Manzo - multiple World Championships -
Our CS1 StandAfd_DeSLgn transmissions are available with up to CS1 equipped
four forward speeds plus reverse and can be either CO2 or manual-
lyshifted. We use 9310 steel 1" planetgears which can control up
to 3500 HP. As with all of our transmission designs we offer a vari-
ety of lightening procedures for the rotating components. A cast
magnesium case is standard.
CSI BOAT
IRANSM/SS/ONS AND
CSl 4-speed CLUTCHES CAN BE
CSl 2-speed CS7 3-speed
FOUND ON PAGE'14
1 Magnesium case. 2 Magnesium cases 3 Magnesium cases
Handles uo to 3500 HP. Handles 3500+ HP. Handles uo to 3500 HP.
Designed for use in Recommended for ldeal for heavier cars
supercharged boats, supercharged alcohol or where the advantage of a
pullers, mud boggers and nitro cars and boats, Top wide gear ratio selection is
other severe duty appli- Sportsman and Pro Mod desired. Commonly used
cations. Shown with air applications as well as in supercharged or nitrous
shift servo. Available with very high torque pullers.
lever sh Air or lever shift.
See faci See facing page for ratios
2" Low Gear Ultra-Severe 1 .50 uses 17 tooth planet gears, a 34 tooth
Duty Brute Torque GSftv sun gear and a 68 tooth ring gear.
The biggest and baddest of all LENCO transmissions. 1.56 uses 16 tooth planet gears, a 41 tooth
Specifically engineered for the rigors and demands of sun gear and a 73 tooth ring gear.
ultra-severe applications. Uses special cut 2" gear sets
1.68 uses 15 tooth planet gears, a 62 tooth
in fonruard low gear case. Second gear set case, in the
sun gear and a 91 tooth ring gear
event of 3- or 4-speed applications it is possible to utilize
standard 1" gear. CSll is slightly larger than standard
CS1 at 9" diameter and 9 1/4" length.
CS|w ratios with 2" gears
1.17 (1.165)uses 22138tooth planet gears,
See right column for ratios a 24 tooth sun gear and an 84 tooth ring gear.
for complefe
to apply power directly through your existing selecfion,
LENCO case. The gearset is replaced by a coupler
that connects the existing input and intermediate
shaft.
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New deneration
The New Generation LENCO transmission is a smaller, lighter version
that has evolved from our Standard CSI Design. The CS2 is essentially
identical to the CSl with the exception of utilizing 3/4" gears as opposed
to the CSl's 1" gear design. The more compact CS2 provides ease of fit
in tight spaces with no compromise to traditional LENCO strength and
reliability. There are two styles of the New Generation LENCO
CS2 and CS3. These two facing pages show the mid-sized CS2. -the
Pages 8 and 9 show the even smaller CS3.
I e il shafts avaitable in Marage 1.23 uses 21l30 tooth planet gears, a 25 tooth sun
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gear and a 76 tooth ring gear.
GS3 Sta ndard Features 1.24 uses 26131 tooth planet gears, a 23 tooth sun
gear and an 80 tooth ring gear.
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Chevrolet, Ford or MoPar
flange pattern
Long distance
tour ready
Adjustable shift
pressure for Air or lever shift
smooth ratio
Reverse lockout
to ratio
transition Severe duty
clutch packs
Engineered 1
I forged yoke
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Multiply all four gearset ratios t
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(first case has a 1.38,
second case has a 1.31, third
case has 1.3'1 gear set and
fourth case has a 1.25 ) to
determine the first gear (launch)
ratio of 2.96:1. Multiply the
gearsets of the last three cases
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to determine the second gear
2.96
ratio of 2.15. The ratio of the
1.38
third case is 1.64:'l and the
fourth alone is 1.31:1
1.64
'1.31 1.25
All four units, once shifted and
clutch packs totally compressed,
1.25 Reverse
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When you add an additional case(s) to the
LENCODRIVE in order to make it a 3- or 4-speed
. you must multiply all of the individual case gear
The LENCODRIVE transmission represents our s (as low) in orQer to determine your
response to people who have asked for a safe and ulting ratio. Refer to the chart on
affordable torq ue converter d riven tra nsmission. page 13 for separate gearset ratios. When all
LENCODRIVE units have been shifted you will
attain a final drive of 1:1.
The LENCODRIVE is pure LENCO through
and through with the same gearset components as
our CS2 (page 6). The LENCODR/VE is available
with your choice of all popular bellhousing patterns
as well as any starter pocket positioning. The
LENCODRIVE will accept virtually any manufactur-
er's torque converter. We offer Turbo 400, C6,
Mega (1 114" X 29 spline) and standard Powerglide
size input shafts per your requirements. The
LENCODR/VE's trans-brake is controlled by an
electric solenoid which activates hydraulic compres-
sion of a dedicated clutch pack. Additionally, the
LENCODRIVE's main valve body is machined from
1.38
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Reverser
billet components and is not the typically modified | 1.31
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2,3 or 4 Speeds Dedicated Lenco designed and Trans-brake is mounted in front
Air or lever shift manufactured valve body - of the transmission and
16 first gear ratios
not a modified OEM component. electrically operated by solenoid
for 2 speeds and Engineered for up to 2500 HP
hundreds more for
to the valve body which
Any bellhousing pattern trans-brake
3- and 4-speed
configurations C6, Turbo 400 or Mega Size
input shaft
300 M Mega Shafts with
Marage Option
Mick Snyder's LENCODRM equipped NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car 1.38 Use 23 tooth planet gears, a 28 tooth sun gear
and a 74 tooth ring gear.
Severe duty
Low shift pressure for clutch packs
smooth ratio to ratio
transition All shafts
available in
Reverse lockout Marage
Standard Features
Boat transmissions Boat clutches
The LEA/CO transmission readily couples to The LEA/CO Boat Clutch has evolved through
V-drive propulsion systems. You pick which years of racing and increased horsepower
specific transmission design is best for your needs ranges. We now offer three different styles for a
(Standard Design or New Generation pps 4 variety of applications. The most popular unit
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through 9). Choose your ratio, or call our tech line for River Racer through Top Alcohol Hydro
TOLL FREE at 1-800-854-2944,6191287-2500 in classes is the 15 blue-disc unit and is good for
California, and enter a whole new world of power power ranges up to 3000 HP. Our large 16
control and application. IE/VCO boat transmissions green-disc unit for ranges above 3000 HP. The
feature ultra durable double sprags for consistently loads generated with the dual propeller
reliable hard off-idle launches. Whether your boat Top Fuel Hydros require our strongest unit
is an all-out Nitro drag machine or a ski and river which utilizes 25large green clutch discs.
cruiser we have the transmission to perfectly fit
your special needs.
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Gear Reducer Couplers Coupler Glamps
The LEIVCO gear reduction unit, LENCO couplers are machined All TENCO coupler clamps are
when used in conjunction with from 8620 aircraft quality steel machined from 7075 aircraft
our Standard Design or New heat treated for severe duty grade aluminum. Available in
Generation transmission, permits service. 10 through 40 tooth single or two-piece design.
you to utilize a tall rear end gear configurations. Special order Choose 1.375", 1.500' or 1.750"
but realize the advantage of a lengths available. diameter.
shorter launch ratio. Since the
taller ring and pinion provides
more tooth area contact it is more
reliable and less prone to break-
age. The LENCO gear reduction
unit is available in a range of 31% Billet Yokes
through 56% and is perfect for the The LENCO 4140 billet steel
rigorous demands of Sand racers, pinion yoke eliminates the weakest
Mud boggers, Modified and link in your driveline. Highly
Mini-Rod pullers. recommended for severe duty race
use. Available in 16 and 32 spline.
All LENCO floater axles are avail- We manufacture both billet aluminum
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able in your choice of Marage or and billet steel 9" Ford style lockers.
300M material. 31, 33, 35 and 40 Each style contai illet steel Billet Steel Spools
spline configuration is available couplers and our ialty The LENCO 4140 billet steel
with your specified seating length. wound severe duty compression spool is machined from 4140 materi-
Special order features such as springs. We supply both standard or al and is available with 35 or 40
rifle drilling and lightening are larger carrier bearings, 31, 33 and splines. We offer both standard use
available. We will supply axles 35 spline. and a lightened design. All grinding
up to 36" is done on a precision fixture that
guarantees a true concentric align-
ment between the axle centerline
1-800-854-2944 and the ring gear axis. 9" Ford only.
(ln California 6191287 -2500\
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with system. Since
all LENCO utilize the same
Shift pressure is adjustable, whether A typical CO2 shifting assembly, as shown above, consisfs of
it be for one case, all cases or an either a small or large CO2 bottle, bottle brackets, pressure
individual case in a multiple case gauges, pressure adjustable shift buttons, air servo,
pressure line, fittings and all hardware.
configuration. This pressure adjustability
gives you considerable control when fine
There are a variety of both
tuning your available power application manual and CO2 servo tower
to specific track conditions. lf the first designs. We recommend that
you discuss your application
300 feet of track is excellent, for instance, with our technical
full shift pressure and instant lock-up may representatives a nd follow
their suggestions on which
be desired. lf, however, the track specific design will
is loose from 300'through 500'
you can soften the shift pressure to Pressure set-up kit
maintain desired wheel speed and Our shift pressure sef-up
traction. Every track differs from day
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kif consisfs of a separate
adjustment tower, lever,
to day or hour to hour. With a simple pull scale and chart of
shift pressure adjustment you can easily re c o m m e n ded pressures.
compensate and control slippage. This is not Easy to use and neces-
sary for fine tuning shift
possible with a traditional cluster pressure control.
gear transmission.
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We offer extensiib engineerin$'development and
manufactufing services for a wide range of
clients race oriented and not.
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Existing LENCO equipment provides a severe duty
efficient link between your power source and the
end use machinery. Since our transmissions, safety
clutches and gear reduction units can handle up to
3500 HP and up to 2500 lb. ft. of torque the range of
applications is extensive.
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Machining Services
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We provide an extensive array of machining
services which include milling, turning, gear cutting
and broaching. Our master machinists are the
finest craftsmen and consistently perform to the
highest level of professionalism. Our state-ofthe-
art equipment includes Mori Seki and Okuma
CNC lathes. We can handle up to a 16" diameter
workpiece.
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