Best Gears for A6
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Burning Brakes
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From: Des Moines Iowa
Best Gears for A6
I'm looking for the best allround gears for my A6. Not to low but I would be willing to give up some (very little) top end for SOPF on the low end.
I use the paddles most all the time....
Your input welcome
I use the paddles most all the time....
Your input welcome
Drifting
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From: Turlock CA
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Racer
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From: Newburgh Indiana
Unless you trailer your car to the track for racing use only , the 3.15 gearing IMHO is the best choice . Now that I've had mine for 3 months , I can't imagine driving the C6-A6 without them . I took my car on a 700 mile trip and never regretted or missed the old 2.56 gears . Although , there are a few Mustangs and Ricers around town that wish I didn't have them . [ Disclaimer - I do not condone street racing ] . Call Dynotech for information .
Instructor
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From: Canonsburg PA
I got 3-15s in my 2006 A6 and think they are great. They give you alot more low end power and you will not miss the top end max. I really noticed a big difference at the road track. the car was able to pull much better out of the turns.
Melting Slicks
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From: Union City CA
Can you tell me how much it cost installed?
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Regardless of which gear set you do go with the real issue to be aware of is that there are many complaints about where the A6 transmission shifts at with the new gear set. The tuning upon install can be tricky since most tuners tell you to go easy on the car until you have XXX miles on it. The trouble starts some time later when you have that amount of miles on the break in and then floor the car only to find it bouces off the rev limiter without shifting properly.
Choose a close tuner so you can return on this common after install issue. It is very fixable and not a big problem. I state it only for the sanity of fellow vette forum members who I want to simply be prepared for what is a common occurance. If you choose a tuner 1000 miles away for this mod, you may find an unwanted road trip in the works after the break in just for a small adjustment.
Choose a close tuner so you can return on this common after install issue. It is very fixable and not a big problem. I state it only for the sanity of fellow vette forum members who I want to simply be prepared for what is a common occurance. If you choose a tuner 1000 miles away for this mod, you may find an unwanted road trip in the works after the break in just for a small adjustment.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Des Moines Iowa
Regardless of which gear set you do go with the real issue to be aware of is that there are many complaints about where the A6 transmission shifts at with the new gear set. The tuning upon install can be tricky since most tuners tell you to go easy on the car until you have XXX miles on it. The trouble starts some time later when you have that amount of miles on the break in and then floor the car only to find it bouces off the rev limiter without shifting properly.
Choose a close tuner so you can return on this common after install issue. It is very fixable and not a big problem. I state it only for the sanity of fellow vette forum members who I want to simply be prepared for what is a common occurance. If you choose a tuner 1000 miles away for this mod, you may find an unwanted road trip in the works after the break in just for a small adjustment.
Choose a close tuner so you can return on this common after install issue. It is very fixable and not a big problem. I state it only for the sanity of fellow vette forum members who I want to simply be prepared for what is a common occurance. If you choose a tuner 1000 miles away for this mod, you may find an unwanted road trip in the works after the break in just for a small adjustment.
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Le Mans Master
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I'll take a stab at this one. I've been cruising in 6th at 75 mph. I then paddle down to 5th and I lose around 2 mpg (go from 31 to 29). Going from the 2.56 to the 3.15 is a 23% change. Going from 6th to 5th is a 26% change. So I would say your mileage will be around 1 to 2 mpg worse.
Burning Brakes
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From: LAS VEGAS NV
i was thinking on moving to 3:15 gears, but i have no traction with the stock gears in first gear as it is. wouldn't it just make traction worse?
(fyi- i run zo6 1/4's & 335 tires w/ cai & headers). Im here to win races not sit and go up in smoke.
(fyi- i run zo6 1/4's & 335 tires w/ cai & headers). Im here to win races not sit and go up in smoke.
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St. Jude Donor '06
Regardless of which gear set you do go with the real issue to be aware of is that there are many complaints about where the A6 transmission shifts at with the new gear set. The tuning upon install can be tricky since most tuners tell you to go easy on the car until you have XXX miles on it. The trouble starts some time later when you have that amount of miles on the break in and then floor the car only to find it bouces off the rev limiter without shifting properly.
Choose a close tuner so you can return on this common after install issue. It is very fixable and not a big problem. I state it only for the sanity of fellow vette forum members who I want to simply be prepared for what is a common occurance. If you choose a tuner 1000 miles away for this mod, you may find an unwanted road trip in the works after the break in just for a small adjustment.
Choose a close tuner so you can return on this common after install issue. It is very fixable and not a big problem. I state it only for the sanity of fellow vette forum members who I want to simply be prepared for what is a common occurance. If you choose a tuner 1000 miles away for this mod, you may find an unwanted road trip in the works after the break in just for a small adjustment.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
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From: Fort Wayne Indiana
The only aftermarket gearing available for the 2006-'07 A6 equipped C6 Corvette is the 3.15 ratio, for which we first pioneered and began producing a year ago.
To answer someone above- most do *not* go to 3.42 with this platform, because the 3.42 gearing is not even available for this specific A6 differential. However, we could also produce them if significant demand dictated it, as we work very closely with multiple ring & pinion manufacturers by providing them with the initial engineering of these unique gear sets to get them to produce what we want, when we want it- as long as there is a suitable blank already on the shelf to cut the new design from.
To answer someone above- most do *not* go to 3.42 with this platform, because the 3.42 gearing is not even available for this specific A6 differential. However, we could also produce them if significant demand dictated it, as we work very closely with multiple ring & pinion manufacturers by providing them with the initial engineering of these unique gear sets to get them to produce what we want, when we want it- as long as there is a suitable blank already on the shelf to cut the new design from.
Melting Slicks
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From: Phoenix AZ
Is there a recommended tuning software that works better with a gear swap on an A6?
I realize that "which tuning software is better" questions can be like stepping into a hornet's nest - but it is a legitimate question
I realize that "which tuning software is better" questions can be like stepping into a hornet's nest - but it is a legitimate question
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Burning Brakes
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From: Des Moines Iowa
Talked to Jenny today and I must say she is a great rep for your company. As a business owner myself I recognize someone that knows serving the customer comes first. Give her 
...... you just made a customer out of me and when I do my gear swap you will be the people I do it with.
Thanks
...... you just made a customer out of me and when I do my gear swap you will be the people I do it with.Thanks
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St. Jude Donor '06-'09
I am sooooooooooooo tempted to buy a DTE rear end!!!{Hey,..it's been a while since I did a performance mod!!}
I wonder how much $ install would be??
I wonder how much $ install would be??