rear gear change for a6 ?
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Racer
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From: winchester ky.
rear gear change for a6 ?
I was wondering can just the rear gears be changed? On the Chuck Cow advertisements it looks like he changes out the whole rear end. In an effort to save money why not swap gears only? how would you get the speedo right after the gear swap?
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'12-'13-'14
You can't build this diff.
Tools and parts are a trick to get and the procedure is NO COST EFFECTIVE for someone looking to save money.
You'll save the most money just driving up and having it done for you while you wait.
Also, the gears aren't worth much without the right tune.
Chuck CoW
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'12-'13-'14
Here's some PROVEN TRACK RESULTS!
Here's some PROVEN TRACK RESULTS!
This is a 2008 C6 A6 that came to us with the 2.56 REAR END.
We installed a VARARAM, LONG TUBES with CATS, BORLAS, CoW 3.42 A6 ATTACK PACKAGE, and CHUCK CoW TUNE!
Congrats to AL from Staten Island, New York
On some VERY IMPRESSIVE numbers!
I can't wait for his next time slip with the
SLICKS!
CHUCK CoW
This is a 2008 C6 A6 that came to us with the 2.56 REAR END.
We installed a VARARAM, LONG TUBES with CATS, BORLAS, CoW 3.42 A6 ATTACK PACKAGE, and CHUCK CoW TUNE!
Congrats to AL from Staten Island, New York
On some VERY IMPRESSIVE numbers!
I can't wait for his next time slip with the
SLICKS!
CHUCK CoW
Last edited by Chuck CoW; Dec 26, 2009 at 11:14 AM.
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From: HOME OF THE FREE. BECAUSE OF OUR BRAVE. Babylon NY
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When he say's
"You'll save the most money just driving up and having it done for you while you wait."
He isn't pulling your chain. The first rate work is done fast and at a big cost saving's also.
Did I ever tell you about how I LOVE a well tuned ride ?
Merry Christmas to all.
"You'll save the most money just driving up and having it done for you while you wait."
He isn't pulling your chain. The first rate work is done fast and at a big cost saving's also.
Did I ever tell you about how I LOVE a well tuned ride ?
Merry Christmas to all.
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You could take your gear change money and retain your mpg by spending it like this.
CAI - $450
Z06 complete exhaust (used)- $450
Yank 3200 conv - $750
dyno tune - $400
DRs for playtime - $350
The results for me - 11.49 @ 121.65 still with the 2.56 gear
CAI - $450
Z06 complete exhaust (used)- $450
Yank 3200 conv - $750
dyno tune - $400
DRs for playtime - $350
The results for me - 11.49 @ 121.65 still with the 2.56 gear
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Do you have a Ported TB ?
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Unitrax in Anaheim, CA will do a gear swap on your differential and it's considerably cheaper that way.
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From what I've read, stall converters are hard on the tranny... seems like most would prefer gears instead.
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I have 57K on my '08 and over half of that is highway miles. My 2.56 gear allows me more engine life than 3.42s or whatever. I still get the same mpg too.
This is what works for me. Your needs and results may vary.
