raejenls1

hello guys
being a new guy here and reading through the various threads on rear gears, i need some help determining with everyone's opinion, what gear maker to use for my 2000 ls1 a4 2.73 case. i'd really like to install a 4.10 set. the only mods are a k&n air filter and slp cover, a spl cat back exhaust, 160 t-mo with a hypertech adjuster box.

the car will never see drag slicks or a track, but will get it's w.o.t. punishment.
with the funds being some what restricted at this point in time, the 9 inch along with the 6.0 block (laying on the bench) project is on the back burner for now.

knowing gear failure is eminent in the future. what maker should i use? i'd like to use the smaller gear carrier as i have 2 spares. also can i use the some of the new oem bearings i have on hand with some of the a/f gear sets? also would a girddle help to make it last a while. any set up help would be great

thanks

Spectator

I was curious about this too. Are there any benefits at all to getting Motives, Precisions, or some other aftermarket brand vs. OEM quality gears?

HotRodNeil

You have the exact setup that I have, which means you have a series 2 carrier. That eliminates Motive. You can buy USgear/Strange that makes a "thick" gear for your series 2 carrier. I've heard from too many people that the Richmond is noisy, unless you can put up with it.

I'm changing the bearings and seals in the process with a kit. Hope this helps.

Bill Bowling

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Is 4.10's a little too much for a A4? I would think a 3.73 would be better. I would get a TC before gears but that is much more than gears.
Bill

HotRodNeil

Yes, I agree, 3.73 is what I'm going to use for my a4.