Rear End Swap
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From: Loveland Colorado
Rear End Swap
I am going to have the rear end changed in my 2000 a4, should I go ahead and change the TC now also to realize the best performance to a 3.42 rear end gear from a ZO6 in a relatively stock 2000 convertible? Also I live in Northern Illinois and looking for a shop that can do this switch for me and tourque converter as well if appropriate.Thanks for all responses
Le Mans Master
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From: Belleville Mich.
I would have it all done at one time.
Might want to check with RPM Transmissions.
They know their S--t.
http://rpm@rpmtransmissions.com[/email]
1-800-406-1109
Anderson,Ind.
Might want to check with RPM Transmissions.
They know their S--t.
http://rpm@rpmtransmissions.com[/email]
1-800-406-1109
Anderson,Ind.
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I would have it all done at one time.
Might want to check with RPM Transmissions.
They know their S--t.
http://rpm@rpmtransmissions.com[/email]
1-800-406-1109
Anderson,Ind.
Might want to check with RPM Transmissions.
They know their S--t.
http://rpm@rpmtransmissions.com[/email]
1-800-406-1109
Anderson,Ind.
Especially since the OP is so close. Good call. 
Melting Slicks
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From: Oceanside California
I am in the process of the same mods. Do both at once. I did the 3.42's earlier and will now be paying for the converter install with a full tear down again.
Also what else will you be doing to the car? If it will remain a bolt on car you wont want to go high on the stall. If it will get a cam and heads, you will want a higher stall.
I agree with talking to RPM transmission. They will explain it all.
Also what else will you be doing to the car? If it will remain a bolt on car you wont want to go high on the stall. If it will get a cam and heads, you will want a higher stall.
I agree with talking to RPM transmission. They will explain it all.
Safety Car
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From: Portland OR
It is a fascinating DIY job........
My 3.42 was from a high mile coupe, so I upgraded to the C6 clutches and DTE belville springs. So if the diff has some miles on it, you may consider having that done as well. Change the output shaft seals too.
Ron
My 3.42 was from a high mile coupe, so I upgraded to the C6 clutches and DTE belville springs. So if the diff has some miles on it, you may consider having that done as well. Change the output shaft seals too.
Ron
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From: Baldwin Park Ca
im changing it right now with a few writeup i found on here and other websites, its really simple just time consuming. just not rushing myself and i keep ordering parts as i go LOL
my car is also a vert, once i do get a stall its going to be a yank 3600ss i had it for 3 years on my 98 ls1 camaro and loved it lauched great and felt really tight on the streets for a stall of that size. dont think i would spend the money for something smaller, get a extra trans cooler too.
heads up nice time to change your fuel filter since its squeezed in by the transmission.
i know that later i will want a torque converter but i enjoy working on the car so i will wait untill i get bored of my 3:42s and then i will stall it up!
if i had to pay a shop i would do both no question about it, why pay twice
my car is also a vert, once i do get a stall its going to be a yank 3600ss i had it for 3 years on my 98 ls1 camaro and loved it lauched great and felt really tight on the streets for a stall of that size. dont think i would spend the money for something smaller, get a extra trans cooler too.
heads up nice time to change your fuel filter since its squeezed in by the transmission.
i know that later i will want a torque converter but i enjoy working on the car so i will wait untill i get bored of my 3:42s and then i will stall it up!
if i had to pay a shop i would do both no question about it, why pay twice
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From: Lake Havasu City AZ
im changing it right now with a few writeup i found on here and other websites, its really simple just time consuming. just not rushing myself and i keep ordering parts as i go LOL
my car is also a vert, once i do get a stall its going to be a yank 3600ss i had it for 3 years on my 98 ls1 camaro and loved it lauched great and felt really tight on the streets for a stall of that size. dont think i would spend the money for something smaller, get a extra trans cooler too.
heads up nice time to change your fuel filter since its squeezed in by the transmission.
i know that later i will want a torque converter but i enjoy working on the car so i will wait untill i get bored of my 3:42s and then i will stall it up!
if i had to pay a shop i would do both no question about it, why pay twice
my car is also a vert, once i do get a stall its going to be a yank 3600ss i had it for 3 years on my 98 ls1 camaro and loved it lauched great and felt really tight on the streets for a stall of that size. dont think i would spend the money for something smaller, get a extra trans cooler too.
heads up nice time to change your fuel filter since its squeezed in by the transmission.
i know that later i will want a torque converter but i enjoy working on the car so i will wait untill i get bored of my 3:42s and then i will stall it up!
if i had to pay a shop i would do both no question about it, why pay twice
I would check with Yank but I didn't think the ls1 vette and ls1 Camero converters were interchangable?
Mike V
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