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Old 06-12-2004, 12:53 PM
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I recently purchased my f-body used from a dealer. I have a 98 Z28 A4, stock other than a lid, and smooth bellow. I am wondering if the option for 3:23 rear end gears was available on the 98? If so how do I find out which gears I have in the rear-end of my car? If this helps anybody, I do know that with stock tire size my car runs at about 2000rpms at 60mph in overdrive. If anybody can help please let me know.
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You can look on the RPO sticker (should be on the drivers door).

If you have the code:

GM8 = 2.56
GU2 = 2.73
GU4 = 3.08
GU5 = 3.23
GU6 = 3.42
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thanks for the info! Ill have to go check it out!
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~2000 rpms at 60mph (actually around 58-59mph) sounds right for 3.23s.
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I just checked my door jam GU5. I HAVE 3.23 YEAHHHHH!!!! WOOOHOOOO!!! sorry about that, I just figured I wasnt lucky enough to have the most race-bred z28 a4 that they made in 98. I have even more good news gentlemen! I am now experiencing that great feeling we all experience when finish putting our cars back together. My baby is runnin again! Unfortunately i had it taken apart because i screwed up the front end - bad experience - combination of an unseen oil spill and a ditch. But thats the past now im back and runnin! Thanks for all the help on my question!



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