{"product_id":"pds-8hp51-high-performance-transmission-hard-parts-kit-awd-stage-1","title":"PDS 8HP51 High Performance Transmission Hard Parts Kit - AWD - Stage 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e12-94-1000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDS 8HP51 High Performance Transmission Hard Parts Kit - AWD - Stage 1 for BMW X3 (2013-2017) X4 (2014-2018) X5 (2014-2018)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform your ZF 8HP51 AWD transmission with the PDS Stage 1 hard parts kit designed for BMW X3 X4 X5 models. This kit upgrades critical internals for greater torque handling and shift firmness during aggressive driving. 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