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Old May 31, 2003 | 10:03 PM
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Anybody running 3:73's behind an A4? What kind of RPM are you turning at 70 MPH ??

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Old May 31, 2003 | 10:43 PM
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I'm running a Getrag 3.73 in my A4 ..I have a Yank SS3800 converter and at 75 mph in 3 you should be at 3730 rpms....in drive...about 2600..:D
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Old May 31, 2003 | 11:12 PM
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I'm running a Getrag 3.73 in my A4 ..I have a Yank SS3800 converter and at 75 mph in 3 you should be at 3730 rpms....in drive...about 2600..:D
:iagree: I don't have the converter but, got the rest and Vince is right. :cheers:

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I have 3.73's in my A4 and they are real nice.. Huge difference over the 3.15's :)
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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 05:58 AM
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3.73's are getting to popular now, let raise the price. :lol:
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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 10:41 AM
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I have 3.73's in my A4 and they are real nice.. Huge difference over the 3.15's :)
Right now I'm running 2:73's and I'm not happy with it. My 96 has 3:07's and the difference is apparent :lol:
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I have 3.73's in my A4 and they are real nice.. Huge difference over the 3.15's :)

Right now I'm running 2:73's and I'm not happy with it. My 96 has 3:07's and the difference is apparent :lol:
Went from 2.73's to 3.42's last week and the difference is incredible. For my type of driving, which includes a good bit of hiway, I'm happy with the 3.42's.
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