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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by retired cop
I was thinking on 3.42s and long tubes. Would 3.42s and a 2800 stall be better?
Yes unless you want to add a big cam later then a 3200 or 3600 stall is needed I have a 2800 stall and 3:42 gear And its a huge differance now I Have a Gm hot cam kit and longtubes that are waiting for winter install.
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by retired cop
I was thinking on 3.42s and long tubes. Would 3.42s and a 2800 stall be better?
If you are going to the trouble of installing 3.42s, also install a good hi stall conv while your car is apart. I would go with the Yank SS3200 or Yank SS3600. A good stall and gears are the best bang for the buck on an A4 excluding nitrous.
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