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Porsche Gearbox Gears, Crown Wheel & Pinion Shafts | Precision-Engineered Components for Power and Performance
Gearbox gears, crown wheels, and pinion shafts form the mechanical heart of your Porsche’s transmission and differential systems. These precision-cut components work together to transfer engine torque efficiently to the wheels, ensuring smooth gear changes, optimal traction, and refined performance.
At Design911, we supply high-quality gearbox gears, crown wheel and pinion shaft assemblies designed to meet or exceed original performance standards. Manufactured from case-hardened steel alloys and finished with precision machining, these components deliver exceptional strength, accuracy, and durability — essential for high-performance or classic Porsche applications.
Whether you’re rebuilding a manual gearbox, restoring a differential, or upgrading for motorsport use, our range ensures exact gear ratios, reduced noise, and long-lasting reliability.
What Do Gearbox Gears, Crown Wheel & Pinion Shafts Do?
These components are responsible for managing torque
conversion, power delivery, and wheel rotation balance within the gearbox and
differential.
Core Functions:
- Gearbox
Gears: Transmit power between shafts to control speed and torque
output.
- Crown Wheel & Pinion Shaft: Transfer torque from the gearbox to the differential, adjusting rotational direction and ratio. Maintain smooth power flow to the driven wheels. Support consistent acceleration and top-speed performance.
Together, they ensure seamless power distribution, responsive acceleration, and refined drivability across all Porsche models.
Why Do Gears, Crown Wheels & Pinion Shafts Fail or Wear Out?
Constant rotational stress, torque loads, and friction cause gradual wear and fatigue. Over time, even the strongest precision gears can lose performance if not properly maintained or lubricated.
Common Causes of Failure Include:
- Excessive wear from low or contaminated gearbox oil.
- Pitting, scoring, or chipped teeth from overload or poor lubrication.
- Misalignment caused by worn bearings or damaged housings.
- Heat distortion from aggressive driving or track use.
- Incorrect installation or gear backlash setting errors.
When these components wear or fail, symptoms include whining or grinding noises, loss of smooth shifting, vibration, or inconsistent power delivery to the wheels.
Why Replace or Upgrade Your Porsche Gearbox Gears, Crown Wheel & Pinion Shaft?
Replacing worn or damaged gears, crown wheels, and pinion shafts restores drivetrain precision and ensures optimal torque transfer. Upgrading to performance-engineered components can also improve acceleration, gear engagement, and durability under high load.
Key Benefits:
- Restores quiet, efficient gearbox and differential operation.
- Eliminates whining, grinding, or gear backlash issues.
- Improves power delivery and throttle response.
- Reduces wear on associated bearings and shafts.
- Designed for strength, accuracy, and long service life.
- Available in standard and performance ratio options for Porsche models.
These components should always be replaced during gearbox or differential rebuilds to maintain correct gear alignment and long-term drivetrain reliability.
Highlights
- Precision-cut Porsche gearbox gears, crown wheel & pinion shafts.
- Manufactured from high-strength, case-hardened steel.
- Balanced and finished for minimal noise and wear.
- Suitable for Porsche 911, Cayman, Boxster, and classic models.
- Direct-fit replacements for road, restoration, or performance builds.
- Engineered for smooth, reliable torque transfer and control.