Gears question...
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Gears question...
First, forgive my ignorance on this....but I have been scanning the forum here and see that changing the gears helps to increase power (correct?) By changing gears, is that the same as changing the trans shifting speed?
I have an AT and only mods are exhaust and K&N intake...what gear change is recommended?...and what is cost (w/labor)?
Also, with my above mods, should I get the upgraded Intake Manifold next? I have been quoted about $600 for cost and install and want to know if this is a good next Mod updgrade.
Thanks.
I have an AT and only mods are exhaust and K&N intake...what gear change is recommended?...and what is cost (w/labor)?
Also, with my above mods, should I get the upgraded Intake Manifold next? I have been quoted about $600 for cost and install and want to know if this is a good next Mod updgrade.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by 1999 Vette
First, forgive my ignorance on this....but I have been scanning the forum here and see that changing the gears helps to increase power (correct?) By changing gears, is that the same as changing the trans shifting speed?
I have an AT and only mods are exhaust and K&N intake...what gear change is recommended?...and what is cost (w/labor)?
Also, with my above mods, should I get the upgraded Intake Manifold next? I have been quoted about $600 for cost and install and want to know if this is a good next Mod updgrade.
Thanks.
I have an AT and only mods are exhaust and K&N intake...what gear change is recommended?...and what is cost (w/labor)?
Also, with my above mods, should I get the upgraded Intake Manifold next? I have been quoted about $600 for cost and install and want to know if this is a good next Mod updgrade.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by 1999 Vette
LS6...unless another is recommended.
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Gear swaps are key with these cars (especially A4's) I just spoke with Phil at Dynotech the other day & he reccomends 3.73 or 3.90 gear & a higher stall convertor. These 2 items are first on my mod list oh, headers & catback too 
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