3.42's
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Outer banks North Carolina
Actually, I went from 2.73s to 3.42s and the fuel milage didn't change that much. I went from 30 mpg highway to about 28 mpg highway. I also went from an anemic 13.30 in the quarter to a respectable 12.90!
I'll take the 2to3 mpg drop any day with these numbers.
Dave
I'll take the 2to3 mpg drop any day with these numbers.
Dave
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2007
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I went from 3.15 (performance gears on the A4.) to 4.10 on my A4 and it has been great. Best and most noticeable thing I have done for feel of the drive. I'm happy I didn't go with a lower set of gears. I left the stall stock because this car is a daily driver and didn't want a higher stall.
Maybe consider going to 3.90 or 4.10 instead of just to 3.42. (Stock on some manuals?) From 2.73 it would be a great change.
Maybe consider going to 3.90 or 4.10 instead of just to 3.42. (Stock on some manuals?) From 2.73 it would be a great change.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Roselle IL
Find a used one, wouldnt be hard to do.
I paid $800 - used, a few years back, but the market is low now so you may pick one up in the $500 to $600 range
I suggest you get a stall converter also as the labor is minimal if your getting the gears done.
Oh, dont forget about a trans cooler if you get the stall converter.
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It's all about the corporate EPA fuel economy ratings.
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From: Somewhere between mild insanity and complete psychosis
Al Gore. Not an exaggeration.
By building most A4s with 2.73 gears, and offering the 3.15 ratio as an option, GM was able to meet targeted EPA fuel economy ratings.
By building most A4s with 2.73 gears, and offering the 3.15 ratio as an option, GM was able to meet targeted EPA fuel economy ratings.
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From: Somewhere between mild insanity and complete psychosis
The car really should have come with 3.42 gears with either transmission, and an option for 3.73 or maybe 3.90 on either transmission.
3.42 is the minimum as far as I'm concerned. Even with 500rwhp, I was regretful that I didn't go more aggressive.
3.42 is the minimum as far as I'm concerned. Even with 500rwhp, I was regretful that I didn't go more aggressive.
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From: Somewhere between mild insanity and complete psychosis
I've got a 232/232 with a Vigilante 3200 stall in my Camaro SS. I enjoy the cam lope more than the blower whistle in the 'vette.
You're going to fall in love with your car all over again.
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From: Toronto Ontario
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Wallingford Ct
3:42's
I went from 2:73's to 3:42's and a 2700 stall. All the work was done by Chuck C.O.W. I dont know how he did it but I picked up almost 2mpg. Been checking it for 3 weeks now and thats how it came out. Of course your looking at one of the BEST tuners around. You can check out my post (Chuck C.O.W. Makeover) if you need more info. You wont be sorry with the gear upgrade!