A6 Gear Change
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Originally Posted by shockwaveharry
I don't like using the paddles at the strip 'cause it's so hard to nail the shift points. Nothing slows you down more than bouncing of the rev limiter...
I will only run it in 'S - full automatic' mode at the track.
Originally Posted by glennhl
It's also good for around 130 mph in fourth, so it will run through the traps in 4th gear, which is nice!
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Originally Posted by dennis50nj
like the aod shifter in the 5.0s what a shifting fun time that was with 1.0s and better 60 fts if you didnt shift back to first instantly you would go right to drive
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Racer
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From: Corona ca
OK, so we know the housings aren't swapable... What about the gearset and carrier? I don't have a problem with going into the diff as long as I know the internal parts are interchangeable beforehand. I'm so excited!!!!!! 
Burning Brakes
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From: Buffalo Grove IL
St. Jude Donor '11
How much will 3.42's bring down highway mileage? I'd still like to see 3.15's I think 3.42's might be too much for a daily driver, and as soon as you do any mods with that gear the car would never hook up. I remember what my 99 A4 with 3.42's was like and it sounds like this would be much more.......
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From: Shiloh Ohio
I don't think it would bring down the gas mileage. It has a 5 and 6th gear that will go to 200 mph still. Should not be any problem to cruise around at 55.
I really don't worry about gas mileage much though.
I really don't worry about gas mileage much though.
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Hey it will shift from first to second around 36-38 mph. I really don't see a problem with it.
But we will have to wait to see what the aftermarket comes up with. I don't think you will see a lot of choices.
But we will have to wait to see what the aftermarket comes up with. I don't think you will see a lot of choices.
Racer
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From: Gonzales Louisiana
Originally Posted by mcv
Callaway plans to introduce a 3.42:1 Z06 diff option for A6-equipped Callaway SuperNatural and SuperCharged Corvettes. The slowest Callaway SuperCharged Corvettes, automatic convertibles, turn mid-11's with the stock ratio. The diff option will get them closer to 11-flat e.t's.
You won't have to buy a complete car to get the diff, though. The new diff will also bolt into any 2006 - 07 automatic trans car and we plan to offer it as a "stand alone" part. Other gear ratios that are available for the new Z06 could also be installed.
The differential won't be ready for sale until some time after the first of the year. Right now, we don't know what the final price will be. Sorry I can't be more specific. But I just wanted to let you know that it's being worked on.
You won't have to buy a complete car to get the diff, though. The new diff will also bolt into any 2006 - 07 automatic trans car and we plan to offer it as a "stand alone" part. Other gear ratios that are available for the new Z06 could also be installed.
The differential won't be ready for sale until some time after the first of the year. Right now, we don't know what the final price will be. Sorry I can't be more specific. But I just wanted to let you know that it's being worked on.
Thanks,
Kevin
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From: Boise Id
3.42 diff.
LG Motorsports has all the rear diffs you need. The problem I am coming up with is what to do with the stock '2' series diff. They are no good as core, there for you have additional charge. A big one 
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Originally Posted by FRBvetteguy
The problem I am coming up with is what to do with the stock '2' series diff. They are no good as core, there for you have additional charge. A big one
I thought that maybe this was considered a stronger/beefier rear (like the 3.15/3.42 rears) than that one and would maybe make for a good starting point for a ring and pinion swap once (and if) the gears became available.
Maybe not.
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From: Boise Id
2 series
I talked to the guys at LG Motorsports, they told me directly that the 2.56 diff is still a "2" series and was "no good" to them. So in other words you have a 70 pound paper weight. If, someone has another way around this problem I would love to know.
Burning Brakes
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by LS1LT1
I'd even be happy with a rear gear in say the 2.90s range for the A6.
GP, anyone....interest 3.15 ready to purchase! Would consider 3.42 what would rpm's be @ 80 in 6th? Thanks..
Burning Brakes
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by glennhl
2300 rpm would give you 80 mph in 6th gear
Thanks, glennhl
Would like to keep rpm's a little lower @ cruise.I believe a beefy 3.15 would be the perfect performance diff for the A-6
Ready to purchase 3.15.........