changing gears
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changing gears I'm thinking about changing my stock gears (professionally, not myself). Unfortunately I have no idea what is involved in this change. I've seen that new gears cost about 200 bucks and I know you have to recalibrate the speedo. Beyond that I am ignorant so please enlighten me as to parts, costs, etc...I have the stock gears in my 2000 A4 Z28 and am thinking about going to 3.23's. Will I notice a difference from the 2.73's???
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Re: changing gears yes the upgrade will be noticeable! Like steve says if you can find someone selling a stock 3.42 rear end (six speed) you might consider that also, though it will not neccecarily be cheaper.
You need the gears, fluid, etc. I would suggest a ratech shim kit also be used on the install. I have seen install prices anywhere from 200-550 dollars. I would suggest finding a mechanic who has done 4th gen f-bodies before and you have seen his work (and it doesn't whine).
You will need re-calibration for the new gear ratio - though there are boxes that will do this (splice inline) I would suggest finding a tuner who can re-program your pcem (re-scale the shift points, etc.)
Chris
You need the gears, fluid, etc. I would suggest a ratech shim kit also be used on the install. I have seen install prices anywhere from 200-550 dollars. I would suggest finding a mechanic who has done 4th gen f-bodies before and you have seen his work (and it doesn't whine).
You will need re-calibration for the new gear ratio - though there are boxes that will do this (splice inline) I would suggest finding a tuner who can re-program your pcem (re-scale the shift points, etc.)
Chris
