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Old 05-12-2009, 07:37 PM
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ok i got a 4 speed automatic. Some ppl have told me 3.73s but i was looking at 4.11s. what would b most best and difference?
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Over all best 3.73's, if you literally do not care about driving, then 4.10's. Most go with 3.73 in the auto.
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I've got the 4l60E and recently installed 410s... and love 'em.

But my car is NOT a DD... It's primary function is best ETs on the 1/8th mile... with some light to light street fishing on the weekends.

So my goal was low end power, as is the case with the rest of my build.

If your car IS a DD... I'd suggest the 3.73s... I don't get on the Interstate much with the Z, but 70 Mph on OD is just under 3k... which works for me... But if you're commuting, it's likely that would get to be a tad expensive and the 3.73s would still give you plenty down low without being quite so hard on the big end.
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3.73 for auto
4.10 for manual.
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If you drive it more on the road then track then 3.73 w/o a doubt. Awesome gear for the A4. Love mine made a world of difference over the 3.23.
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Originally Posted by killagt
3.73 for auto
4.10 for manual.
^^^The usual rule of thumb.
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It really depends on your cam, but if its mostly a track car go for the 4.10s!

For street duty 3.73 is a great gear for an A4.
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strip car 4.10 all day
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its a street car
but i dont care about the high rpm
my dad brang up the 4.11s
i wanna get down the track faster
i got a 503 lift cam in it but put 1.6 rr to bring the lift up to about 525
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I would never run 4.10's on the street...that's just me though
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i sometime race, but im about to go to college & plan on doin more & racin a little more
but i wanna keep it a streetable
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deffinatley do 3.73's. I have them and love them. I couldnt imagine have 4.10's for my DD car, but thats me.
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How bout a happy medium with some 3.90's?
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373.....
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had 3.73's on mine when it was A4. I'd say the perfect gear for a mild-moderate build w/ A4
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What will i be spinning with 4.10's on my M6 @ 80MPH?
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I just recently installed 4.10s in my 94 A4 and I love them! Like stated above you will run about 2700-2800 on the highway at 70 mph, But I still got 22.5 mpg. And my parents live 4 hours away so i have had three tanks at that speed and distance and have stayed right around 22 mpg. Plus the gears really wake the car up! I have a cammed car so I wanted something just a little bit more and wow, they were a good choice! I dont mind the sound of my exhaust, so if its loud... Great! lol but i understand thats just me and some dont like that. Its up to you. I've rode in a 3.73 car and it still felt great.
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Originally Posted by nik1703
What will i be spinning with 4.10's on my M6 @ 80MPH?
22-2300 i guess.
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I went with 3.42's and i love them I Wouldnt go any higher then 3.73's unless its strictly a track / in town driving car.
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3.73 all day long Had them on a old set up and loved them. Have 3.42 on my current because I drive TONS of hwy/frwy miles.


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