will I need a new carrier
04-19-2006, 06:44 PM
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will I need a new carrier I currently have the stock 2 73 gears. I was hoping to upgrade to either a 3:42 or a 3:55. will I need a neww carrier for the different gear ratio or no. Anyone have part numbers for either of these gears?
04-19-2006, 07:03 PM
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well I'm assuming that you have an automatic car, unless you have a 93 car. If I were you, I wouldn't mess around and get anything other than 3.73's. But as far as the carrier, I am also assuming that you do not have Traction control, but either way any reputable shop you call will set you up with the correct style, you don't need a new carrier. I think the Series 2 is what you have, again assuming all of the above, if im not mistaken 2 is the non tc rear carrier, and the series 3 is for those with TC, the difference is the rotator clip (i believe thats what its called, im really running blank on names right now so sorry)
04-19-2006, 07:08 PM
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no 3.55 gears only 3.23, 3.42 or 3.73
you have a 2 series carrier, you can find larger gears but they have to be for a 2 series carrier.
I THINK (could be off) anything with a 3.08 or lower gear is a 2 series 3.23 and up is a 3 from the factory
I know jegs sell 2 series up to 4.56, part number would depend on what brand you want. I just used good old GM gears
you have a 2 series carrier, you can find larger gears but they have to be for a 2 series carrier.
I THINK (could be off) anything with a 3.08 or lower gear is a 2 series 3.23 and up is a 3 from the factory
I know jegs sell 2 series up to 4.56, part number would depend on what brand you want. I just used good old GM gears
04-19-2006, 07:59 PM
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you dont think a 3:73 would be too aggressive? And by the way you were correct in everything you assumed, no trac control, A4, So I can just get a 3:42 or 3:73 gear for a 2 series right?
04-19-2006, 08:39 PM
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Yea, I've heard many people pleased with 3.73's, not too many complaints, not even about gas. The general rule that i go by and a lot others do is A4 go with 3.73's, MG go with 4.10's
04-20-2006, 11:12 AM
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Series 3 carrier is 3.23 all the way to 4.11's. I would upgrade to a new one with the 373's. That is what I have in an A4, and it goes like hell. I would say a new carrier, cause bigger tires will kill the stock one. I literally blew mine apart, and all I had was Headers, it was before the Cam. Not bad for an Auto....
