{"product_id":"pds-8hp65-high-performance-transmission-hard-parts-kit-awd-stage-1","title":"PDS 8HP65 High Performance Transmission Hard Parts Kit - AWD - Stage 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e12-91-1000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDS 8HP65 High Performance Transmission Hard Parts Kit AWD Stage 1 Fits 2011-2018 BMW X5 X6, Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis PDS Stage 1 hard parts kit rebuilds the ZF 8HP65 AWD transmission with upgraded components for reliable power handling in performance applications. It fits AWD models from BMW X5, X6, Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne, Jaguar XF, Land Rover Range Rover Sport, and more from 2010 onward. 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