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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 02:18 AM
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Wich would be the better choice to do first TC or gears. I have a set of 3.73 gears on the way but havent put them in yet. I have a A4 that is why I choose the 3.73. But since I have been reading more about the TC's I'm haveing second thoughts on the gears first. Your opions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 02:42 AM
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Depending on your stall, I think they both compliment each other very well. Its cool to run the gears first.
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 05:45 AM
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You will get much better gains with a stall then you will with gears so go with the stall first.Oh and if you dont have a shift kit already get one.
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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I vote for the stall.
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 02:11 PM
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I'd say do the gears first. since you already have them on the way. what stall rating are you looking to get?
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 02:21 PM
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Id say go with a stall mine made me happy.
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 02:23 PM
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gears feel fast, but a high stall makes you fast. Gains from 3.23s to 3.73s are not huge and the gain from 2.73 comes with a huge penalty in increased highway rpms.

For an A4, the 2 best mods are a stall and tuning software. The stall will knock at least .4 off and as much 1 second on 2.73 car. The tuning software make not make you much faster, but being able to change your part throttle shift points, downshifts, and torque converter lock-up to meet your driving needs will make the car much more fun to drive. Then you will have the software for when you start modding your engine.
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Ragtop 99
gears feel fast, but a high stall makes you fast. Gains from 3.23s to 3.73s are not huge and the gain from 2.73 comes with a huge penalty in increased highway rpms.

For an A4, the 2 best mods are a stall and tuning software. The stall will knock at least .4 off and as much 1 second on 2.73 car. The tuning software make not make you much faster, but being able to change your part throttle shift points, downshifts, and torque converter lock-up to meet your driving needs will make the car much more fun to drive. Then you will have the software for when you start modding your engine.
, I couldn't have said it better myself!
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Stall it.
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Stall that bitch and go big
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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I was thinking of a 3500 or 3800 stall. By the way EDS01SS email me the price you have on your stall I am intrested. thanks. kkspeegle@tva.gov
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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Stall.
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Nothing wakes up an A4 like a stall
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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Stall, and if you can find traction and aren't happy with the power then you already have the gears so then do them after.
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I was thinking of a 3500 or 3800 stall. By the way EDS01SS email me the price you have on your stall I am intrested. thanks. kkspeegle@tva.gov
You have a PM.
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Definately a stall!
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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A stall is a good mod for a a4 car.
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