A4 Transmission
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From: Ivins, Utah
A4 Transmission
What type of transmission mods can I do to my 1999 with the A4 transmission ??
Are there any shift kits availiable ??
What about different trans. fluids ??
My vett is a daily driver so I don't want to go too far out, but I'm just not all that happy with how it shifts.
I really wanted a 6-speed, but I couldn't have everything, so I settled for the auto.
What I'd really like to do is change the A4 to a 6 speed, but I that is going to be a bit too much.
Are there any shift kits availiable ??
What about different trans. fluids ??
My vett is a daily driver so I don't want to go too far out, but I'm just not all that happy with how it shifts.
I really wanted a 6-speed, but I couldn't have everything, so I settled for the auto.
What I'd really like to do is change the A4 to a 6 speed, but I that is going to be a bit too much.
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From: Insane Diego Kalifonya Baby
What rearend do you have? If you have the 2.73 upgrade to a 3.42. I did and it makes all the difference in the world. You can pick a used one up for around $500. Install and setting the shift points will run another $500 or so.
If you want a 6 speed swap it can be done but then you still might be dealing with the rearend issue.
If you want a 6 speed swap it can be done but then you still might be dealing with the rearend issue.
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From: Charlotte NC
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Originally Posted by Secret237
I have the RPO code G92 which means I have the Performance Axle Ratio 3.15 ... I still don't like the way it shifts, maybe I don't know how to drive it.
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I changed my 3:15s to 3:42s and wish I had done it sooner. As far as the tranny goes, you can tweak the shift points, the tranny pressure, and the shift times by a hand held programmer or have a tuner do it.
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From: Perry Hall MD
Originally Posted by Secret237
I have the RPO code G92 which means I have the Performance Axle Ratio 3.15 ... I still don't like the way it shifts, maybe I don't know how to drive it.
I bought a used Hypertech for $125.00 and used that to firm the shifts. It does a good job at that and gives you some more HP and torque also.
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From: Bonita CA
Originally Posted by tiojames
I changed my 3:15s to 3:42s and wish I had done it sooner. As far as the tranny goes, you can tweak the shift points, the tranny pressure, and the shift times by a hand held programmer or have a tuner do it.
I did the same....for now. I am converting to a six speed soon.
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From: Simi Valley CA
Originally Posted by DJMRTS
I did the same....for now. I am converting to a six speed soon.I'm looking to swap my rear end with the 342s but as for the tranny itself, I used my Hypertech and set it for 50% harder shifts. It seems to be a good setting for a quick shift during normal driving and a very snappy shift under acceleration. (ie, pitch it sideways)
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From: The Arid Sunny Desert
Originally Posted by gredmer
I looked in to a shift kit and basically was told by the transmission man that a daily driver that stays on the street doesn't need it.
I bought a used Hypertech for $125.00 and used that to firm the shifts. It does a good job at that and gives you some more HP and torque also.
I bought a used Hypertech for $125.00 and used that to firm the shifts. It does a good job at that and gives you some more HP and torque also.
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From: East Meadow NY
St. Jude Donor '12
You have two choices...
1) Get yourself to a local corvette tuner and they can adjust the shift points, speed and firmness via the computer.
2) Have a shift kit installed
I have option #1 on my car, am probably going to move to option #2 to help w/transmission longevity.
Chris
1) Get yourself to a local corvette tuner and they can adjust the shift points, speed and firmness via the computer.
2) Have a shift kit installed
I have option #1 on my car, am probably going to move to option #2 to help w/transmission longevity.
Chris
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From: Ivins, Utah
Originally Posted by RED99
I just installed a Transgo shift kit and it will yank your head back into the seat when it shift.
What kit number did you install in your 1999 C5 ??
I can't seem to find the "A4" transmission in the catalog, is it known by a different number ??
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From: Vancouver WA
4L60E-HD2
Sorry, I said it wrong. It's listed under REPROGRAMMING kits, not under SHIFT kits.
I also turned off torque managment.
4L60E-HD2
4L60E 93-05 Crisp muscle car or full race shifts. Puts the driver in command. Holds 1st, 2nd, 3rd to any speed.
Backshifts to 3rd, 2nd & 1st by moving the lever..
98 up: If vehicle has Torque Management this kit will not make hard shifts.
Sorry, I said it wrong. It's listed under REPROGRAMMING kits, not under SHIFT kits.
I also turned off torque managment.
4L60E-HD2
4L60E 93-05 Crisp muscle car or full race shifts. Puts the driver in command. Holds 1st, 2nd, 3rd to any speed.
Backshifts to 3rd, 2nd & 1st by moving the lever..
98 up: If vehicle has Torque Management this kit will not make hard shifts.
Last edited by RED99; Oct 30, 2006 at 09:55 PM.
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Originally Posted by RED99
4L60E-HD2
4L60E 93-05 Crisp muscle car or full race shifts. Puts the driver in command. Holds 1st, 2nd, 3rd to any speed.
Backshifts to 3rd, 2nd & 1st by moving the lever.
4L60E 93-05 Crisp muscle car or full race shifts. Puts the driver in command. Holds 1st, 2nd, 3rd to any speed.
Backshifts to 3rd, 2nd & 1st by moving the lever.
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From: Bonita CA
Originally Posted by Todd157k
sorry if I get a little off subject here but... isn't the rear end carrier the same for a4/mn6?
I'm looking to swap my rear end with the 342s but as for the tranny itself, I used my Hypertech and set it for 50% harder shifts. It seems to be a good setting for a quick shift during normal driving and a very snappy shift under acceleration. (ie, pitch it sideways)
I'm looking to swap my rear end with the 342s but as for the tranny itself, I used my Hypertech and set it for 50% harder shifts. It seems to be a good setting for a quick shift during normal driving and a very snappy shift under acceleration. (ie, pitch it sideways)