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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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OK. My car is a a4. With 3.90dte built read end. That was in it when I purchased the car. I would like to go to 3.42. Would I be better of buying and swap gears and try and sell the 3.90's or buy a used 3.42 assembly used carrier and all and pay to have that swap and sell my whole diff and housing? Which way is cheaper?
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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You have what I want. My 04 has the 3.42. Too bad your not closer. We could switch.

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Unless you have the special Kent Moore tools and special training to set up a C5/C6 rearend,,, you better find a shop that does or a good used replacement!
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Yea I fig on taking it to a place and having it done. That would be great to find someone with 3.42 and swap them at a shop. And we both just paid labor. LOL
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Originally Posted by 20vette0107fatboy
You have what I want. My 04 has the 3.42. Too bad your not closer. We could switch.
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