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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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Aside from gear ratios, can I swap an auto trans diff into a manual car?
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Aside from gear ratios, can I swap an auto trans diff into a manual car?
Yes.
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Realize that you'll need to remove the A4 diff seal plate from the old diff before installing it to the manual trans. The plate is only needed on the A4.

The A4 place


Plate still installed on the diff

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The diff that comes standard with an A4 (2:73 axle ratio) is different than the diff that comes with an A4 with the performance rear end (3:15), or an MN6 or MN12.
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I have a 3.42 in my 6 spd car. I bought a 3.15 rear because I burned up my diff. I swapped in an MN12 so with the tighter trans gear, the 3.15 shouldn't be a big change.
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Originally Posted by Fastguy
I have a 3.42 in my 6 spd car. I bought a 3.15 rear because I burned up my diff. I swapped in an MN12 so with the tighter trans gear, the 3.15 shouldn't be a big change.
What was your driving experience , making this swap?. im thinking on doing the same, for the same reasons that you

greetings!
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