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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 10:54 PM
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Default LS1 Edit, 3.73's, transgo on a A4????

Would using 3.73's,a transgo, and Buying EDIT to tune be a good investment. And how much improvement could i expect. Also would i be hurting my daily driving too much? thanks
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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 11:48 PM
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that is a good choice if you ask me. i got 3.73s in my A4 and i drive like 60 or more miles a day. so it wont hurt your daily driveability, trust me. ive heard that ls1 edit is bad ***. but i already got the hpp3. what you are goin with is a good choice. <img border="0" alt="[driving]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_driving3.gif" />
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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 07:31 AM
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Nice choice. I have 3.73s in my C5 tuned with LS1-Edit. Depending on what you do with your tuning, you may find you don't need the kit. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> I didn't want to spend the money since I'm planning for an FLP (if only the stocker would just die.)
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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 01:10 PM
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thanks, ill be getting edit first, then gears and if i feel the need for it i might go ahead and get a transgo, i really dont want to mess with a converter right now, and i read a thread about 3.73's in an auto and some said yes, no, get a converter but im just gonna get gears , i can always change setups in the future when i get heads,cam,nitrous....ect.
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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 04:44 PM
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I am running 3.73s and a ST3500 in my C5. IMHO this is a great combo from a stand still(with DRs or et streets) or from a roll. I had my PCM reprogramed so their was no need for a Trans Go shift Kit. The driveability of this combo is great with awesome performance.


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Cartek Stage 2 Heads and Cam, TPIS Headers, Borla Exhaust, LS6 Intake, Underdrive Pulley, B&M Cooler
Hardened Push Rods, ST3500, 3.73 Gears, 172 t.stat
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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 10:44 PM
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So since ill be getting edit, you guys think a transgo will be unescessary??? and how do 3.73's do on the highway, and has anyone toped out with 3.73's??
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Old Jan 10, 2003 | 11:04 AM
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the higher gear ratio the slower you are going on the freeway (top speed)
gas mileage sucks too <img border="0" alt="[barf]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_barf.gif" />
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Old Jan 10, 2003 | 06:41 PM
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I'd buy Edit and a converter. Leave the gears alone especially if you have 3.23s.
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i have 2.73's and im just wondering how much top speed will be hurt(not that it matters to much) badazz told me his 3.73' dont hurt a thing....
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I'm with Ragtop99. Buy a good convertor first. You'll be much happier with the results. Much more performance gain in a convertor vice gears.
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Old Jan 12, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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SO mabey i should do a 3600-3800 stall with a transgo??? yeah ill probably wait and do that.
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