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Mar 1, 2004 | 09:30 AM

ActionJack

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Looking for input gear/convertor

I have a 01' WS6 A4 that has a 3.23 gear currently and stock torque convertor.
I am making plans to change my gear to a 3.73 (moser) and no plans currently to change TC since I do not want to void a tranny warranty.
I would like to know if my thinking is in line with getting a better 0 to 60 and 1/4 mile? And, how important is the TC upgrade? And, recommended gear?

Also, maybe this should be at the gear post???? I wanted to cover both gear and TC.

Mar 1, 2004 | 11:45 AM

darrensls1formula

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Originally Posted by ActionJack

I think if your gonna do gears then 3.73's are your best bet. You'll gain a few tenths I think and feel a little better down low. But a 3500 stall torque converter will net you five tenths and the SotP feel will be far greater then upgrading gears. Normally I would suggest to keep 3.23's and just get a TC. But you have a warranty issue so that is perfectly understandable. If you got a ways to go on your warranty then I would say you got the right idea. Get some 3.73's and hold off on a TC until your warranty expires. Just make sure you eventually get a torque converter so you can beat up a few M6's

BTW the 3.73's will go nicely with a 3500 stall down the road. I plan on keeping my 3.23's for awhile but might change them out next year if the TCI 3500 feels too "loose" for me. Should know soon enough. I can't wait!

Good Luck

Mar 1, 2004 | 01:35 PM

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I have a 2001 Z28, and I coupled my 3.73's with a Y3000 2.0 STR converter, and the vehicle responds FAR different than when I just had the gears alone.

I notice in you sig, that you have a 2001 model vehicle also, so just a heads up, you WILL need to have your shift points & TM manipulated in order to have the vehicle run properly.

SteveC

Mar 1, 2004 | 04:22 PM

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Very impoertant for us A4 guys , best mod hands down.

The TCI SSF 3500 is a great converter for the money, do a search you will see some impressive results.

Mar 1, 2004 | 05:14 PM

ActionJack

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I have the Hypertech III Programmer to adjust for the gear mod. Ithink this will be enough. Is there something I am forgetting?

Mar 2, 2004 | 07:48 AM

SteveC

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I have the Hypertech III Programmer to adjust for the gear mod. Ithink this will be enough. Is there something I am forgetting?

The HPPIII will not address the TM, you can adjust the shift points with it though. Having the speedo recalibrated only solves part of the problem.

After my TC change, I experienced "idle hunt", "stalling", and "locking & onlocking" between 3rd & 4th gear when coasting. THESE ARE VERY COMMON PROBLEMS WITH 2001 & 2002 MODELS.

SteveC

Mar 4, 2004 | 10:16 PM

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Stick with the 323's & get a Yank or similar 3500-3600 stall.....
You WON"T regret it.
Rode in a friend of mines 02 Firehawk with that set up and i was sold.
currently have the 323's and the converter in my shop. that along with a good tranny cooler and i have the perfect summer toy.