3.90 gears
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Drifting
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From: South al
3.90 gears
Anyone running a 3.90 gear in there rearend with an a4 ?If so what kind of rpm are you running @ 70 mph i plan on installing the 390s in my rearend i need some more lowend .3.42s are not enough gear for me .If you are running the 3.90s what size stall are you running i have a 3200 yank right now i planned on keeping the stall in
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Melting Slicks
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From: Winston Salem NC
Originally Posted by fsuforever
Anyone running a 3.90 gear in there rearend with an a4 ?If so what kind of rpm are you running @ 70 mph i plan on installing the 390s in my rearend i need some more lowend .3.42s are not enough gear for me .If you are running the 3.90s what size stall are you running i have a 3200 yank right now i planned on keeping the stall in
I would not do it if:
I lived in hilly country, because the converter would be stalling to high too often.
If I regularly took long highway trips. Mine are usually not over 60 miles.
Melting Slicks
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From: Winston Salem NC
Originally Posted by PDRR
I'm about to buy a 3.90 gear for my A4. I'm going to stick with the stock T/C. How is your Traction on stock tires?
Please don't stay with the stock converter. You will want to change very soon. 3.90's with at least a 3000 will feel like stock.
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Drifting
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From: South al
Originally Posted by gojo
I run 3.90's and a PT4000. 70mph is 2500rpms. It is fun to drive and I drive it every day, but I would guess not for everyone.
I would not do it if:
I lived in hilly country, because the converter would be stalling to high too often.
If I regularly took long highway trips. Mine are usually not over 60 miles.
I would not do it if:
I lived in hilly country, because the converter would be stalling to high too often.
If I regularly took long highway trips. Mine are usually not over 60 miles.
Drifting
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From: Knoxville TN
3.90 gears
I have 3.90 gears in my A4 and I love them. I turn about 2500-2600 at 70 mph. It's a trade off between street and track. Sometimes I wish the rpms were a little lower, but when I hit the dragstrip it's all worth it. 3200 stall should be good. Let me know if you decide to sell it, I may know someone that wants it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Davie Florida
Originally Posted by gojo
There is none under 50mph.
Please don't stay with the stock converter. You will want to change very soon. 3.90's with at least a 3000 will feel like stock.
Please don't stay with the stock converter. You will want to change very soon. 3.90's with at least a 3000 will feel like stock.
3.90s and the SS3600 would be a sweet combo.
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