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6L80 (One-Piece) 4-5-6 Billet Shaft & Hub for use with 45-tooth clutch plates and includes 4-5-6 Clutch Kit - Level 3

Currently on backorder - estimated ship date is mid-April. Detailed Instructions Included | FREE UPS Ground to the contiguous United States (lower 48)

This clutch kit is designed with 45-tooth 4-5-6 clutch plates for enhanced performance. It includes CDT’s Billet 4-5-6 clutch hub and intermediate shaft (CDT part number 104680-45), ensuring durability and reliability. With 50% more surface area than a stock clutch setup, this kit delivers improved power transfer and longevity. Shop now for a high-quality upgrade to your transmission system!

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$1,250.00
SKU: 104680-45/W456CK-3-P

6L80 Level 3, 4-5-6 CLUTCH KIT

  • 7 G3® Clutches
  • 9 Lindered Steels (varying thicknesses)
  • 1 Stepped Apply Plate
  • 1 Wide Backing Plate
  • 1 Snap Ring
  • 2 Hi-Per Blue® Bonded Pistons

Unmatched Strength and Durability

For performance enthusiasts and street pros looking to upgrade their GM 6L80 transmission, the 104680-45 clutch kit is an essential component. At its core, this kit features a one-piece 300M steel forging, which is heat-treated and shot-peened to provide maximum durability and resistance to stress fractures. Unlike the stock OE design that relies on a weak, welded connection, this high-performance clutch component is custom-forged to withstand extreme conditions.

One of the most common failures in performance vehicles with 6L80 transmissions is the shearing of the rear splines and the breakage of the 4-5-6 clutch hub. This upgraded shaft eliminates those weaknesses, ensuring that your vehicle maintains peak performance under demanding conditions. Whether you’re launching at the track or pushing your vehicle on the street, this clutch kit is built to handle the stress.

Optimized Oil Flow for Maximum Performance

Heat is the enemy of any clutch system, especially in high-RPM applications. The 4-5-6 clutch releases in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gears, making constant oil flow crucial for performance and longevity. This clutch kit features an innovative hub design that doubles oil flow to the clutch pack, significantly reducing heat buildup and preventing premature clutch wear.

By optimizing oil circulation, this kit enhances power transfer and ensures smoother, more reliable shifts. Whether you’re running your vehicle hard on the street or the track, this advanced design helps maintain clutch integrity under extreme conditions. If you’re serious about performance, this is the clutch kit you need to improve reliability and efficiency.

Premium Clutch Components for Peak Efficiency

The 104680-45 clutch kit includes top-tier clutch components, engineered for durability and superior performance:

  • 7 G3® Clutches – Designed to minimize wear and maximize heat resistance

  • 9 Lindered Steels – Chemically and heat-treated for increased hardness and durability

  • 1 Stepped Apply Plate & 1 Wide Backing Plate – Engineered for precise engagement and optimal pressure distribution

  • 1 Snap Ring – Ensures secure clutch retention and prevents movement under load

  • 2 Hi-Per Blue® Bonded Pistons – Manufactured with high-performance Blue AEM material for enhanced thermal and chemical resistance

With 50% more clutch apply area than a stock setup, this kit ensures stronger engagement and longer lifespan, making it the ultimate upgrade for high-performance vehicles. Whether you’re looking to enhance power delivery, improve durability, or simply get the most out of your clutch system, this performance clutch kit delivers the results you need.

Upgrade today and experience a new level of clutch performance with the 104680-45 clutch kit—engineered for strength, durability, and peak power transfer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the 104680-45 clutch kit improve performance?

It provides 50% more clutch apply area, doubles oil flow, and features a one-piece 300M steel shaft, eliminating weak OE welds for better power transfer and durability.

What makes the 4-5-6 clutch more durable?

This kit includes G3® clutches, lindered steels, and Hi-Per Blue® bonded pistons, all designed to resist heat, wear, and high-RPM stress.

Is this clutch kit good for both street and track?

Yes, it’s ideal for street pros and performance vehicles, offering enhanced durability, smoother shifts, and better heat resistance under extreme conditions.

Do I need extra modifications for installation?

It’s a direct-fit upgrade, but pairing it with a performance tune and torque converter maximizes benefits.

What common clutch failures does this kit prevent?

It eliminates 4-5-6 hub breakage, spline shearing, heat buildup, and poor oil circulation, extending transmission life and improving performance.

transmission specs worksheet

Recommended Transmission Tools

  • Transmission holding fixture
  • Calipers
  • Dial Indicator Set
  • Bushing Drivers & Arbor Press for Bushing Installation (Bushings should only be replaced as needed)
  • Sealing Ring Protector and Sizer
  • Various Clutch Spring Compressors
  • Output Carrier/Shaft Lifting Tool
  • 1-2-3-4 & 3-5-R Clutch Housing Installer
  • Large Snap-Ring Pliers
  • Pump Alignment Tool

Misc. Transmission Information

Upgraded Parts: If you have an early pump cover (stator) that does not utilize anti-rotational tabs on the sealing rings or an early 1-2-3-4/3-5-R clutch housing that does not have the matrix stamp, you will need to install a factory-upgraded pump cover and clutch housing.

Transmission Tuning: Please understand that proper tuning of the TCM and ECM is mandatory. All 6L80/90’s are torque-based shifted units. The torque signal is calculated through the ECM. Therefore, transmission performance and longevity are directly dependent on the delivered torque signal that’s calculated in the ECM. If this is not done properly, you will experience premature transmission failure. We also do not recommend maxing out pressures or deleting torque management completely because it will cause seal failure and/or hard part breakage.

Flushing Cooler & Lines: We cannot stress enough the importance of flushing the transmission cooler(s) and lines, even if they are new. We recommend using a Hot Flush Machine Flush Machine or something comparable.                                      

Auxiliary Cooler: You need to install a stacked plate auxiliary transmission cooler (not a tube and fin style cooler) rated for 25,000 GVW. The ideal operating temperature for this transmission is 180°or less. These transmissions tend to run very hot, so the cooler will lower the operating temperature and recovery time, which in turn will extend the life of your transmission.

Transmission Rebuild Kit Warranty

Limited Warranty Statement

Circle D's Transmission Rebuild Kits carry a 1 year, parts-only warranty, exclusively against manufacturer’s defects. The warranty period begins at the date of purchase. There is no warranty under the conditions listed below. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Improperly Stored
  • Improperly Installed
  • Improperly Tuned (EMC or TCM)
  • Misapplication
  • Altered, either by Owner or Their Technician
  • Torque Converter Failure
  • Inadequate Flushing of Transmission Cooler
  • Improper Fluid Level
  • Water/Engine Coolant in Transmission
  • Excessive Power
  • Accident
  • Neglect

Circle D Transmission will not pay for any fluids replaced in the event of a rebuild kit failure.

Under no circumstances shall there be any labor warranty or other warranty coverage on Circle D Transmission Kits beyond the replacement of individual rebuild kit components. We will not provide you with any cash refund except as may be required by law. Consequential and incidental damages are not recoverable under this warranty and are expressly excluded.

There is no warranty on broken parts such as, but not limited to, twisted splines, broken shafts, or broken planetaries.

Warranty issues will be considered on an individual basis.