Which Gears?
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Instructor
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From: Miami Florida
Which Gears?
I have a black z51 automatic on oder, I plan on doing the usual mods exhaust, headers, intake tune, etc. Is it worth swapping rear end gears on these cars? And if so what is the ideal ratio. I'm not interested in top speed, but occasionaly run the 1/4 mile and like the bottom end torque. Thanks in advance.
Drifting
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He said auto...
With those mods 2.73 will be the best all arond combo, they should allow you to finish the 1/4 at the top of 3rd
If you think you may want more put your combo together first and see what mph she runs, dont forget to factor in tire hight
With those mods 2.73 will be the best all arond combo, they should allow you to finish the 1/4 at the top of 3rd
If you think you may want more put your combo together first and see what mph she runs, dont forget to factor in tire hight
Melting Slicks
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From: Brentwood World's first A6 in the 9's (including N/A, blower, turbo and nitrous cars) 9.950@139.267 CA
Do you have an A4 or A6 transmission?
I just installed a 3.15 differential from RPM (along with several other mods) and I really like it so far.
You hear so many people saying that changing gears will give you the best bang for the buck in terms of a noticeable SOTP feel and although I was skeptical at first, I'm now a "believer". It's a great upgrade to the car.
I just installed a 3.15 differential from RPM (along with several other mods) and I really like it so far.
You hear so many people saying that changing gears will give you the best bang for the buck in terms of a noticeable SOTP feel and although I was skeptical at first, I'm now a "believer". It's a great upgrade to the car.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: SF East Bay CA
Do you have an A4 or A6 transmission?
I just installed a 3.15 differential from RPM (along with several other mods) and I really like it so far.
You hear so many people saying that changing gears will give you the best bang for the buck in terms of a noticeable SOTP feel and although I was skeptical at first, I'm now a "believer". It's a great upgrade to the car.
I just installed a 3.15 differential from RPM (along with several other mods) and I really like it so far.
You hear so many people saying that changing gears will give you the best bang for the buck in terms of a noticeable SOTP feel and although I was skeptical at first, I'm now a "believer". It's a great upgrade to the car.
Any and all details appreciated.. You can PM as well.
Race Director
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Since this thread is 13 years old, I'm thinking that the OP has decided on his C6 2007 gearing by now.As far as the C5 question is concerned, it may be best to post in the C5 forum, and not on the C6 forum.
Good Luck
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