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Oct 10, 2006 | 10:13 PM

rob2269

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What gears on a C5

Maybe one of you guys could help me out on this one...what gears are on a stock 2000 a4 C5

Oct 11, 2006 | 10:06 AM

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I would expect 2.73s unless you have the performance package with 3.23s.

Oct 11, 2006 | 11:16 AM

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you can always take it to the dealer and have them print out all the options that came on your car including the gear ratio

Oct 11, 2006 | 11:21 AM

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Performance gears on a C5 A4 were 3.15's IIRC. You should be able to scan the Vette sites and find the option code and then check the glove box.

Oct 11, 2006 | 11:34 AM

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Most came with 3.15s. Either way, I'd change them to 3.73s

Oct 11, 2006 | 01:26 PM

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what about 4.11 gear ratio?? I was thinkin about putting those in my 03 Z06! it would be a hell of a beast!!! any input

Oct 11, 2006 | 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NEED2SPEEDLS1

what about 4.11 gear ratio?? I was thinkin about putting those in my 03 Z06! it would be a hell of a beast!!! any input

I have 3.90s and with a z06 they are perfect. my car makes over 450rwhp and I did not want any more gear for future mods.

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Oct 12, 2006 | 07:37 PM

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No need for rediculous tests, just check your option codes.

GU2 - you have the standard 2.73:1 ratio

G92 - you have the optional 3.15:1 ratio

Oct 14, 2006 | 11:22 AM

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Gears

If stock Should be a little sticker right on the back of the diff telling you what gear it has. I have a 6 speed (not ZO6 they have taller first 2 gears) I have 4.10 gears and my first gear in the trans is 2.66 (2.96 in the ZO6) first gear is 40mph all tire spin 2nd is 65mph still lots of spin on city streets this is the gear I launch in now. 3rd is 90mph still spins some, 4th gear is over 100mph mark and has spun tires at upper rpm in 4th 295/35/18 f1's 333rwhp 336rwtq at 5000rpm Stock Maybe I need new tires maybe it was slick roads Maybe I was starting to take off LOL Top speed est. 166mph 1/4 mile? never been to a track

I think gears are the best bang for the buck.