Which would you do?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 753
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From: Denville NJ
Like some of the above say, it depends on your long range plans. A significant gear change gives great low end acceleration improvement, so if you go to the track often or get on it a lot that's for you. On the other hand, simpler bolts ons may ease your thirst to experiment, give some improvement, and maintain good highway gas mileage.
I did it all with my '96 Camaro, and now not quick to mess with the rear again. You could also wind up with a rear end drone since there is a lot of "art" (and expense) to setting it up "right".
I'm enjoying my '04 C5 more as a touring vehicle and liking it more or less like it is. Have fun
I did it all with my '96 Camaro, and now not quick to mess with the rear again. You could also wind up with a rear end drone since there is a lot of "art" (and expense) to setting it up "right".
I'm enjoying my '04 C5 more as a touring vehicle and liking it more or less like it is. Have fun
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,043
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From: Roselle IL
Like some of the above say, it depends on your long range plans. A significant gear change gives great low end acceleration improvement, so if you go to the track often or get on it a lot that's for you. On the other hand, simpler bolts ons may ease your thirst to experiment, give some improvement, and maintain good highway gas mileage.
I did it all with my '96 Camaro, and now not quick to mess with the rear again. You could also wind up with a rear end drone since there is a lot of "art" (and expense) to setting it up "right".
I'm enjoying my '04 C5 more as a touring vehicle and liking it more or less like it is. Have fun
I did it all with my '96 Camaro, and now not quick to mess with the rear again. You could also wind up with a rear end drone since there is a lot of "art" (and expense) to setting it up "right".
I'm enjoying my '04 C5 more as a touring vehicle and liking it more or less like it is. Have fun
aw man, why you making me think twice now
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 171
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From: Gainesville Florida
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong - You have 2.73 gears in your A4 right now. If you do a switch to 3.15 gears, you won't need to change the TC or reprogram the tune. You should still feel some significant difference for the street - which appears to be your goal. As an aside, you shouldn't affect your warrenty that way. No one can see your gears, but a tech can tell if the vehicle has been reprogramed. That can save you the added costs associated with going higher in gears, which you shouldn't need for the street anyway.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Pearland, TX
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St. Jude Donor '03 thru '20
I went with the CAI & cat back, then Long Tubes, kept it that way for years then went with 3.42's and a cam.
I'd do it that way again no regrets.
Good luck with your decision.
I'd do it that way again no regrets.
Good luck with your decision.
