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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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well i just recently bought a seperate 10 bolt with 3.23s in it and the reason i bought it was to put 3.42s or 3.73s in it and if i blow it up i have a backup just incase, my question is are 3.42s just as good as 3.73s or should I just go with the 3.73s?? and what kind of install kit should i get, do i need the ratech regular kit or the deluxe kit???
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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right now i have crappy 2.73s and am anxious to see the difference these bigger gears will make.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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If your gonna do the swap anyway, just go with the 3.73's. As for gains, you'll prolly drop .3-.4 in the quarter and pick up 3-4 mph.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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Anything is better than a 2.73, but yeah, go with the 3.73s.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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yeah tell me about it, im about to blow my brains out with these shitty gears slowing me down.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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3.73 is the magic # for A4 LS1's
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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well i will soon find out then lol, cant wait to get 3.73s in and see how she runs. and also what install kit should i get?? is the regular kit good for a gear swap and does it come with everything needed for it other than the fluids of course.
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I change my 3.42 for a 3.73 but mine is M6...I don't like it!! I feel like I'm only spinning and it feels like I've lost high speed power...
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I found the Ratech kit in basic and complete versions. You will want the complete kit, since it replaces the bearings as well. I found one on ebay, but I am sure our sponsors carry them too.
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yeah i was thinking might aswell change everything to new to make sure it lasts for awhile and i dont have to tear into it regreting not getting the complete kit.
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i got the SLP (theyre really GM/OEM/AAM) 3.73 gears. best and most quiet ones to get.
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