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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 02:24 AM
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i have been getting different awnsers, i had mine dynoed in 4th, but some locals have been saying that 3rd is what it should be, and that will change numbers? is this true?
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MN6? 4th gear. One thing about 4th is that the acceleration is slower so any valve train harmonics will show up better to let you know if you have any issues that require attention.

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Dyno in your transmission's 1:1 ratio gear...
3rd (drive) for A4
4th for M6
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Originally Posted by vettenuts
MN6? 4th gear. What thing about 4th is that the acceleration is slower so any valve train harmonics will show up better to let you know if you have any issues that require attention.
Yup If the dyno shop asks, must be lots of rice Get er done!
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by FRC Rob
Dyno in your transmission's 1:1 ratio gear...
3rd (drive) for A4
4th for M6
AND THE TRUTH---
----SHALL SET YOU FREE !!!
1:1 Is the path to take, no matter what gear it resides in.
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Originally Posted by Dyno Dan
AND THE TRUTH---
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1:1 Is the path to take, no matter what gear it resides in.
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Yes, 4th gear!
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4th at a 1:1 ratio
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