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Old 07-22-2008, 09:53 PM
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1998 z28 A4 with 2.73 Gears (GU2)

I have a set of oem 3.42's out of a 6 speed car. looking to put these gears in the 2.73 rear end, i am aware of the carrier differences Series 2 and Series 3. My question am i able to use a Ring Gear spacer? Ive tried finding a used rearend or a series 3 carrier without any luck. I am a college student on a very tight budget, so buying a new series 3 carrier is out of the question.
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Originally Posted by 99NMB
1998 z28 A4 with 2.73 Gears (GU2)

I have a set of oem 3.42's out of a 6 speed car. looking to put these gears in the 2.73 rear end, i am aware of the carrier differences Series 2 and Series 3. My question am i able to use a Ring Gear spacer? Ive tried finding a used rearend or a series 3 carrier without any luck. I am a college student on a very tight budget, so buying a new series 3 carrier is out of the question.
You can use the spacer but it is undesirable due to the load on the ring gear bolts. Also the ring gear does not center on the pilol of the carriere when you use a spacer. We do sell them for about $40.00 but again we do not recommend them.

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dont do it man
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I am fixing to have a carrier and factory set of 3.42's for sale if interested, may be a few weeks before pulling them
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awsum upgrade.i bought the carrier and gear set used.. gained .2 to .3 in my car but less traction and some wheel hop were a new issue on the street.




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