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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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A4, Yank SS4000. This next summer will also be going H/C.

Going to be ordering a MWC 9" probably next week and am kiinda still unsure about what gear I want. Car is not a DD so gas mileage is of no concern. I was originally going to go 3.73 but have read some people talking 3.70's or lower. Just looking for what will match the stall/mods the best.

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what gear ratio is currently in the 10 bolt ?
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Stock gear currently, which being an A4 and not a WS6 I believe is a 2.73. Posi broke, so in goes the MWC.
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depending upon your future H/C power level,if high,3.3x-3.5x,if low,3.7x.
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Originally Posted by 2QuikTA
A4, Yank SS4000. This next summer will also be going H/C.

Going to be ordering a MWC 9" probably next week and am kiinda still unsure about what gear I want. Car is not a DD so gas mileage is of no concern. I was originally going to go 3.73 but have read some people talking 3.70's or lower. Just looking for what will match the stall/mods the best.

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Gears should match your camshaft. Depending on the cam, your gear should match the recommended rpm band. Gears and converter compliment your camshaft, in effect, the rpm would best cover 1/8th or 1/4 (yer choice) in the power range that best suites your cam-to-rpm band for all-out power.
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After the heads I'm going to have Pat G spec a cam. More of a fun street car than a strip car. I'm going to try to keep the cam powerband in street levels.
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I'd stick with 3.73's if its just a weekend toy.
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