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6L80 (One-Piece) 4-5-6 Billet Shaft & Hub for use with 45-tooth clutch plates

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

The required 45-tooth clutch plates are not included with this product and must be purchased separately. This billet shaft is designed specifically to work with 45-tooth clutch plates, ensuring optimal performance and durability in high-powered applications. For best results, pair this clutch kit with high-quality clutch components that match your vehicle’s needs.
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$845.00
SKU: 104680-45-P

High-Performance 104680-45-P Billet Shaft for Maximum Strength

The 104680-45-P billet shaft is crafted from one-piece 300M steel forging, ensuring maximum strength and durability. Unlike weaker OE designs, this heat-treated and shot-peened shaft resists stress fractures and provides superior torque handling. Designed for use without an OE damper, this machined component enhances transmission performance in high-power applications. Its improved construction prevents premature wear and enhances road reliability, making it an ideal upgrade for performance vehicles.

Optimized Oil Flow and Clutch Durability

One of the standout features of this billet shaft input is its ability to double oil flow to the clutch pack. This enhanced circulation significantly reduces heat buildup, improving resistance to thermal stress and extending clutch life. The intermediate shaft is specifically designed to work with 45-tooth clutch plates, ensuring a secure fit and optimal engagement. By eliminating the weak, welded OE connection, this upgraded shaft prevents common transmission shaft failures, such as rear spline shearing and hub breakage.

Engineered for High-Performance Transmissions

Built for GM 6L80 transmissions, the 104680-45-P billet shaft input replaces the stock two-piece assembly with a stronger, more durable design. This intermediate shaft is precision-machined to enhance transmission durability while supporting high-RPM shifts and extreme power loads. Whether on the street or track, this shaft ensures smoother operation, increased torque capacity, and long-lasting performance in even the most demanding driving conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the 104680-45-P billet shaft improve transmission durability?

This billet shaft is made from one-piece 300M steel forging, which is heat-treated and shot-peened for maximum strength and resistance to wear, preventing common failures like spline shearing and hub breakage.

Why is improved oil flow important for clutch performance?

The 104680-45-P billet shaft input doubles oil flow to the clutch pack, reducing heat buildup and extending clutch durability, especially during high-RPM shifts in performance vehicles.

Can this billet shaft be used in both street and track applications?

Yes, this machined intermediate shaft is designed for high-performance GM 6L80 transmissions, offering increased torque capacity and durability, making it ideal for both street driving and competitive racing.

What makes this shaft better than the OE input shaft?

Unlike the stock two-piece welded shaft, this billet shaft input is a one-piece forged design, eliminating weak points and providing superior strength, torque resistance, and reliability under extreme conditions.

Do I need additional components to install this intermediate shaft?

This transmission shaft is designed for use with 45-tooth clutch plates, which must be purchased separately to ensure proper fitment and optimal clutch 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.