T/C and Gear advice for new T/A owner
10-26-2006, 01:11 PM
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T/C and Gear advice for new T/A owner I just bought a '98 T/A w/ an A4 and 2.73 gears (ABS and traction control). I plan to keep the motor stock for some time except for a K&N and a TB bypass. What gears and converter would you guys reccomend and what parts would i need to bring to my mechanic to swap these? i understand i need a different carrier if i go to 3.23/41/73 gear ratio?
Thanks for the input!
-Jason
EDIT: Also, what brand gears would you reccomend and where can i get them?
Thanks for the input!
-Jason
EDIT: Also, what brand gears would you reccomend and where can i get them?
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10-26-2006, 03:49 PM
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You shouldnt need a different carrier.. I went from stock 2.73's to 3.73's without swapping the carrier.
My first stall/gear set up was a TCI SSF 3500/Motive 3.73's...
My first stall/gear set up was a TCI SSF 3500/Motive 3.73's...
10-26-2006, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Z'mnypit
You shouldnt need a different carrier.. I went from stock 2.73's to 3.73's without swapping the carrier.
My first stall/gear set up was a TCI SSF 3500/Motive 3.73's...
My first stall/gear set up was a TCI SSF 3500/Motive 3.73's...
How was your launch? What did you think of the Motive gears, and where did you get them?
10-26-2006, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by waterbug1999
Do you do ALOT of highway driving? Something to consider too.
4:10's @ ~65mph = ~3000 RPM
3:73's @ ~65mph = ~2500 RPM
3:23's @ ~65mph = ~1800 RPM
I have had all three. and this is close to the mph =rpm.
4:10's @ ~65mph = ~3000 RPM
3:73's @ ~65mph = ~2500 RPM
3:23's @ ~65mph = ~1800 RPM
I have had all three. and this is close to the mph =rpm.
I do quite a bit of highway driving, but i don't want to put 3.23's in it and then turn around and decide i want something more and have to do it all over again. Any thoughts on a TC?
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10-27-2006, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by The1N_only
3.73's and a 3500 stall and dont look back
What would you say your rpms are at 80mph?
What brands do you all reccomend and where can i research prices?
10-27-2006, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by McCool98
I do quite a bit of highway driving, but i don't want to put 3.23's in it and then turn around and decide i want something more and have to do it all over again. Any thoughts on a TC?
Well, you allways have the 3:42 option. A daily driver TC, a 3200-3500 would work fine.
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I think i've decided to go with some motive or slp 3.73's and a yank or tci 3000-3500 stall converter. I got some install prices from my shop. they priced the gear install plus all the bearings and seals at $750 and the T/C install at $450. Do you think that's reasonable? Will i need to tune my speedo after changing the gears?
10-27-2006, 09:11 PM
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Both of those are a little higher than I would expect. $1,200 is a bit much for both pieces installed by a qualified shop. The TC is a quick job and $250-$300 is a fair price. The gear installed should be about the same if you supply the gears and installation kit that includes all seals, bearings etc. You will need a tune following the gear swap for the speedometer. The TC should be fine without a tune.