3.15-will have it installed
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yeah,but from what I've read about the rpm change 3.42 gives you aprox. what driving in the 3rd with 2.73's as far as rpm's go....
So,I was driving for a while in 3rd (A4) and the buzz gets on my nerves some.....
So,I was driving for a while in 3rd (A4) and the buzz gets on my nerves some.....
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You will tell a difference, Next thing you need to do is have Chuck CoW tune your computer for the change and you will really see a big difference.
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3:42 is the only way to fly. Just did the mod and its a hellofa thing let me tell you. Slight loss of fuel economy and highway drivablility, but a whole lotta fun and still good as DD.
No point in going 3:15 unless you have an MN6 and plan on making a top speed pass. Go for the gold- you'll love it.
No point in going 3:15 unless you have an MN6 and plan on making a top speed pass. Go for the gold- you'll love it.
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I driven a Vette with a 2:73 and I installed a 3:42 in it. I could tell a little differance, but I do agree it is the bast bang for the buck, your ET's will improve alsoBryan
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Yes!!! But you would of been out of your mind happy with the 3.42's!
I went from the 3.15's to the 3.42's and felt a huge difference! You will see definite difference with your swap!
Make sure you have the PCM programmed for the 3.15's or you will have CODES everywhere and be bouncing off your REV Limiter often!
Thanks,Matt
I went from the 3.15's to the 3.42's and felt a huge difference! You will see definite difference with your swap!
Make sure you have the PCM programmed for the 3.15's or you will have CODES everywhere and be bouncing off your REV Limiter often!
Thanks,Matt
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
Not so! That was an incorrect statement - nowhere near driving around in 3rd, here is a chart:I hardly doubt that driving around in 3rd gear at 70 MPH, with your 2.73's, is at 2100 RPM it is way higher
Thanks,Matt
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went from 3:15 to 3:90s don't bother with the 3:15s do at least 3:42s
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I went from 3:15s to 3:42s and there is no "buzz" at speed in OD. Why would you want to drive around in 3rd? Be sure to raise the tranny pressure and shorten the shift times when they reprogram your computer.
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thanks for all the opinions guys..... 
I already bought 3.15 for ,I think good price and will pay the guy at the dealer to do it for $250 cash...for that money I'd rather wait at sturbucks than flat backing it most of the day.....
Will give my opinions next weekend.Also have diablo predetor so I'll adjust the mph shifting points....
I already bought 3.15 for ,I think good price and will pay the guy at the dealer to do it for $250 cash...for that money I'd rather wait at sturbucks than flat backing it most of the day.....
Will give my opinions next weekend.Also have diablo predetor so I'll adjust the mph shifting points....
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