mph476

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It seems like everyone recommends 4.10 gears with a 6 speed..however I've also noticed that people also complain that they are weaker than the 3.42s and they sometimes break...I've pretty much heard both sides of the story...those that have never broken..and those that are on their 3rd or 4th pair...my situation is as follows....I don't go to the track I rarely race and if I do its just for fun or a rare occasion...I don't run sticky tires...and other than gears I'll only be running a different exhaust and possibly some minor bolt ons...thats it...I want something more fun for a daily driver and more fun when I blip the throttle....also on the highway I'd like to keep it at a reasonable rpm level....come on guys I know you can help me out here should I stick with the 3.42s go with 3.73s or go to 4.10s knowing what I'm after?

Tranzor

With 4.11s my RPMs are at just under 2000 rpms when cruising at 70 mph... so not too high at all.

However, I would definitely stay away from sticky tires... when I had 4.10s in my 10 bolt, I sheared at least 8 teeth off the ring gear launching at the track on Nitto drag radials. If you're going to spend your time with street tires on the street, then you should be fine if they're set up correctly.

mcflyz28

stay stock or get a better rear that's my advice.

One Bad Z

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with the plans you have for the car 3.73s would prolly be your best bet

2000WhiteTA

I love my 411s. My car is my only transportation. At 80 I am at about 2300 rpm's. Hope this helps.

2MuchRiceMakesMeSick

And this is the best advice

m1key99WS6

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If you do get a gear for the 10-bolt don't go from 3.42's to 3.73's it's simply a waste of time. Get the 4.10's, however if you plan on doing and racing, the best advice is to just put that $ in a jar and save up for a nice 12-bolt or 9".

I love my 4.10's.

Cheers.

Marc00SS

I just broke my 4.11s but thats was w/slicks. A lot more fun than the 3.42s but harder to hook up with street tires.

racer88

I had 4.10's in my 10 bolt and cut 1.7 60's with drag radials never had an issue had over 60 passes on it burnouts and all. 4.10's are a fun gear, from 3.42's to them you row the gears sooner but that makes it more fun for me anyway. On the track, whoo yeah get to go all the way through 4th too.

My car hit so hard on the street in 2nd gear I decided to buy a 12 bolt to save me the worry and aggrevation so I sold the 10 bolt. It's still alive and well in an A4 Z28.

GuitsBoy

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Ive got 4.10's in my daily driven Z. I only run street tires, though. If youre not gonna run sticky tires, you should be okay. Theyre probably the most fun mod ive done.

Z95m6

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I think 4.10's would be perfect for you. If you aren't gonna hook up then you shouldn't have any problems. I run 18-1900 rpms with my 3.90s. i don't think 4.10's should cost you to much more.

ZR2877

I have quite a few miles on my 4.10s and love them. My car is my daily driver and they have held up well. I say in your situation I would do 4.10s for sure.

fastsspr

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4.10 all the way!!is no comparison from 3.42 to 4.10 in the steert with street tires.

pewterta

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i didnt notice a bid difference at all between 342 and 410. i really dont know why everyone makes a big deal about it

boosted03cobra

i would stay stock

BADSZ28

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I'm all about the 4.10s, but if you rarely race, it is a waist of money. A 3.42 on blip between 3-4k is still very nice on these cars. I think you will have too many traction problems with the gear than it's worth. The 4.10 may be more fun, but whats the point if you are not on sticky tires. Guys with 4.10s blow nittos off their cars all the time and you want to run street tires. Save the money for a hood or something.