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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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I was thinking of upgrading my rear gear. But I have ( 2 ) questions.
1. Does anyone know whew I can look on my car to see exactly what the car was originally supplied with? Will the Vin # tell anything?

2. My car is a mostly stock 99 Z with A4. Longtube & ORY. Would I be better of spending my money on other mods first?

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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Check the glove box for the option codes. GU2 = 2.73's, GU5 = 3.23's (auto cars). GU6 = 3.42's (M6 cars)

Get a stall converter instead of gears, MUCH better bang for the buck.
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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Actually the RPO code list will be found on the drivers door on his 99.
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Ok guys, i just checked the info on the drivers door. GU5 so i guess that would be 3:23. Not what i was hoping for but I guess it could be worse. At least it is not the higher ratio.
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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Don't forget the "G80" for posi rear. I have been told all v8 cars had the posi, but we are talking about GM here. Never hurts to check. Gears will give you a better seat of the pants feel than the convertor IMO. Do both together for even better performance. I wouldn't go over 3.73 either.
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