3:15 rear
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3:15 rear
I presently have a 99 auto with 2:73's, would I fele the difference going to 3:15's , and is it worth the install price. I'm just a cruiser that wants an occssional jump from a standstill, thanks Jim.
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Re: 3:15 rear (Jim D)
I've driven both the 2.73 and 3.15. There is a SOTP increase in acceleration with the 3.15
I would suggest also looking at the 3.42 ratio as well. With your 2.73 original setup, there's no way to avoid reprogramming the PCM... so you might as well look into other ratios since you'll need to reprog ayways.
Seems to be that the 3.42 is as radical as one can go in an A4 while still using run-flat type tires.
I would suggest also looking at the 3.42 ratio as well. With your 2.73 original setup, there's no way to avoid reprogramming the PCM... so you might as well look into other ratios since you'll need to reprog ayways.
Seems to be that the 3.42 is as radical as one can go in an A4 while still using run-flat type tires.
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Re: 3:15 rear (Mike Mercury)
Seems to be that the 3.42 is as radical as one can go in an A4 while still using run-flat type tires.
If you are considering a 3.15, Mario is willing to sell his for 400.00 shipped. It off a 2003 with less than 5k Miles. Thats the entire unit !
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Re: 3:15 rear (Killrwheels)
Mario is gonna prove that wrong, we are installing a Getrag 3.73 with Yank SY-3500 in his Mil. Yellow Vert. Car already has Vortex, Long Tubes, no cats, Stingers, and other goodies.
It would be fun though :)
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Re: 3:15 rear (Mike Mercury)
before mine was totalled, I'd planned on 3.73s with a hi-stall converter, but tires are a MUST with that combo......NO WAY anyone will get traction on runflats with that setup :)
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Re: 3:15 rear (Jim D)
I presently have a 99 auto with 2:73's, would I fele the difference going to 3:15's , and is it worth the install price. I'm just a cruiser that wants an occssional jump from a standstill, thanks Jim.
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Re: 3:15 rear (Jim D)
I just went from 2.73's to 3.42's in my 98 A4. I don't think 3.15's would have been enough and 3.73's might have been a little too much for my type of driving. The 3.42's worked out perfectly.
http://home.hvc.rr.com/joesvette/98vette/98rear.htm
http://home.hvc.rr.com/joesvette/98vette/98rear.htm
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Re: 3:15 rear (78Vette-SA)
I just went from 2.73's to 3.42's in my 98 A4. I don't think 3.15's would have been enough and 3.73's might have been a little too much for my type of driving. The 3.42's worked out perfectly.
http://home.hvc.rr.com/joesvette/98vette/98rear.htm
http://home.hvc.rr.com/joesvette/98vette/98rear.htm
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