Proactive or reactive?
Proactive or reactive? My dilemma is whether to continue my bolt ons or go ahead and rebuild the weakest point of my car? (stock 10 bolt with 116k). I have zero issues with my rear end currently, and it is an a4 which buys me a little more time, but I know it's borrowed time none the less. Basically it would come down to spending 1k in a new cam set up or going with 3.73's and replacing some worn parts in the rear end. Specs are in sig, and I will not go with a 12 bolt or 9in due to the fact that the car will not see 430+rwhp nor slicks at anytime. Just looking for some insight..
You're caught in the middle because a cam will not be fun to drive with 2.73's, and you're making your rear end weaker by going to 3.73.
I don't know have a vote on which one you do either. I want to say go 3.73 and you'll be fine with an auto, but why fix something that isn't broke? GL
I don't know have a vote on which one you do either. I want to say go 3.73 and you'll be fine with an auto, but why fix something that isn't broke? GL
I have 3.23's so the gear ratio with the tc isn't the issue (plus any cam with a 3600 stall is fun, regardless). I wouldn't just be replacing the gears, I would be putting the same 1k into the rear end versus dropping it on the cam kit, I just figure if you're taking the rear end apart, why not upgrade the gears for ~$200...
Buy a rear end girdle and leave the rear alone. If you can avoid case deflection, then your rear can last awhile behind an A4. I wouldn't drop much money into the rear if you don't have too.
