3.73 w/3400stall or 3.42 w/4000stall
08-01-2008, 11:39 AM
#1
3.73 w/3400stall or 3.42 w/4000stall Alright guys, I am about to get another car to play with. Its an A4 and it will be a daily driver/strip. My question is: would it be better to go with 3.73gears and a lower stall or 3.42 with a higher stall? I have a 237 cam for it with heads already that are waiting to get put in.
I am looking for a combination of good/descent gas milage with good track E.T.'s. I know its a broad question and there are a million different ways to go about it, just looking for ideas.
I am looking for a combination of good/descent gas milage with good track E.T.'s. I know its a broad question and there are a million different ways to go about it, just looking for ideas.
08-01-2008, 01:49 PM
#2
Id do the 3.42 with a 4k if your limited to those two. But I don't think the converter will make a big difference in MPG as the gears, you have a lock up in the converter.
08-04-2008, 11:45 PM
#6
I'm selling a Fuddle 3600 2.2 for $400 + shipping obo... If you are interested I'll do $400 shipped. Can have it out same day paypal is sent... Here's my post:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts-sale/965316-fuddle-3600-2-2-sale.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts-sale/965316-fuddle-3600-2-2-sale.html
08-04-2008, 11:48 PM
#7
There wont be much of a MPG difference between the combo.... But, im sure the 3:42 combo would draw less rpms on the hwy though. In town, both combos will suck.
I have 3:89's / 4K stall and I just cant keep my foot out of it. But, I did not put money into it to make it haul some *** then worry about MPG either.
So, I would do the 3:73's / 4K stall combo. And, get some new tires on order cause your gonna need them. :-)
I have 3:89's / 4K stall and I just cant keep my foot out of it. But, I did not put money into it to make it haul some *** then worry about MPG either.
So, I would do the 3:73's / 4K stall combo. And, get some new tires on order cause your gonna need them. :-)
Trending Topics
08-05-2008, 09:35 PM
#11
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Posts: 1,693
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
View Video on FQuick
08-05-2008, 09:40 PM
#12
11 Second Club
iTrader: (26)
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: S.W. Missouri
Posts: 2,140
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I used to have a 3200 stall and taking off wasnt that much diffrent than stock and i was used to it in no time. It got to the point i was bored with pretty quick. I swapped it out for the 4000 i have now and it isnt too much diffrent than my 3200 i think.
08-06-2008, 11:42 AM
#13
I have 3.73's and a vig 3600 stall.. Its a sick setup and great for a DD imo.. here is a vid of mine with some normal driving just keeping up with traffic. My car rolls forward just by letting off the brake and normal traffic usually revs to around 2200-2600 rpm to keep up with traffic.
View Video on FQuick
View Video on FQuickSo how does a 3800 stall with 3.42 gears sound as a DD and an occasional strip car? Im trying not to hit the high RPM's on highway driving, but still want descent low end power!
08-06-2008, 06:04 PM
#14
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (10)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Fort Worth, Tx
Posts: 1,340
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
if it's a DD, i would suggest a 3200 stall and keep the 3.23's. if it has 2.73's, go with 3.42's. I DD a 3.42 auto car with a 3600 stall, sometimes i wish i would have gone a little smaller in both categories when it comes to dailying it. when it comes to racing, i wish i would have gone bigger of course.
08-07-2008, 10:47 AM
#15
if it's a DD, i would suggest a 3200 stall and keep the 3.23's. if it has 2.73's, go with 3.42's. I DD a 3.42 auto car with a 3600 stall, sometimes i wish i would have gone a little smaller in both categories when it comes to dailying it. when it comes to racing, i wish i would have gone bigger of course.
You sound like me, but you already made your decision, Im still trying to find out where I wanna go