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I have the unfortunate luck of having 3.08s in my car. I was just wondering what the best all around gears for me would be. I need more low end cause I cant even rip a shot.Its quite sad. However I dont want something thats going to effect my fuel economy too badly. I really need better acceleration. I have a 98 A4 if that makes a difference.
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well 3.23's would be a step up but 3.42's with a posi or lsd would be a great step.1995 Camaro 3.4 v6. Dead<br />1995 Trans Am FIPK. -
I would have to agree with zlightning. I feel 3.42's are the way to go when you want all around performance and drivability. I know what you mean about the 3.08's I really do. I love them on the high way but when it comes to off the line acceleration. Well.....lets not even talk about how bad I lose against a car with 3.42's.<a href=\"http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Street/6330/VicCamaro.html\" target=\"_blank\"><b>*1997 Silver Camaro A4/3.08*</b></a><br /><b>Best 1/4</b>(December 17, 2003)<br />Race weight: 3580lbs w/driver <br />RT: .396 1/4: 14.93 60\': 2.08 MPH: 89.73<br /><b>Mods</b><br />>Flowmaster 80 muffler (muffler only) >Homemade cold air with K&N 1000cfm cone filter >Trans-go Shift Kit >2400-2600 TCI converter<p><b>*1969 Camaro SS*</b><br />*502ci (92-octane pump gas)<br />*2-speed powerglide<br /><b>Best 1/4:</b>1.34 60ft 9.78@138.12mph (Aug 16, 2003)Comment
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i have a 98 that is switched to 3.42 and i love them! i thought about the 3.73 but i think that they would be to much for daily driving98 camaro 3.8 (THE PUNISHER)<p>JET STAGE II/B&M SHIFT PLUS/TAYLOR WIRES/SLP LOUDMOUTH w-3\" s- pipe/SLP CAI/SS MESH GRILLE/160 STAT/DERALE OIL COOLER<br />FLEXALITE TRANS COOLER/ 3.42-ZEXEL-TORSEN/KONIG MONSOON & KUHMO TIRES/MANUAL FAN SWITCH/1le sway bars & poly/KYB AGX SHOCKS/H&R SPRINGS/LS1 ALUMINUM DRIVE SHAFT/rk sport headers<p>WAITING FOR INSTALL:ssm heads,cam,3 angle valves/trans go shift kitComment
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3:42s it is. Ok now I just need a job to pay for it... :(Comment
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Hey, do 3.23s on a M5 start with an overall taller ratio for its first gear(as in better for acceleration) than the 3.42s in an A4 in their first gear? (when multipling the first gear ratio with the rear gear ratio) or does the A4 win in this?
[ May 28, 2002: Message edited by: BigED ]</p>2002 Navy Blue Metallic 3.8 Camaro M5 - Y87, Sport Appearance, T-Tops<br />SLP CAI, K&N, Whisper Lid, Pro 5.0<br />Dynomax Super Turbo, 2.75 I-Pipe, Fasttoys Quad Tips<br />Kenwood KDC-MP919, Kicker IX405D, Focal Polykevlar 165K2s, JL Audio 10w3-2 StealthboxComment
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BigEd I think your correct about the A4 with 3.42's having the taller gear in first. I mean 1st gear in an A4 is 3.06 so multiplied by the 3.42 rear that's 10.4652. The M5 I believe has a 1st gear of 2.95 (or something like that) and multiplied by 3.23 that would only be 9.5285. But that's only 1st gear. The M5 takes the lead after we go into 2nd and definitely by 3rd. [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]<a href=\"http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Street/6330/VicCamaro.html\" target=\"_blank\"><b>*1997 Silver Camaro A4/3.08*</b></a><br /><b>Best 1/4</b>(December 17, 2003)<br />Race weight: 3580lbs w/driver <br />RT: .396 1/4: 14.93 60\': 2.08 MPH: 89.73<br /><b>Mods</b><br />>Flowmaster 80 muffler (muffler only) >Homemade cold air with K&N 1000cfm cone filter >Trans-go Shift Kit >2400-2600 TCI converter<p><b>*1969 Camaro SS*</b><br />*502ci (92-octane pump gas)<br />*2-speed powerglide<br /><b>Best 1/4:</b>1.34 60ft 9.78@138.12mph (Aug 16, 2003)Comment
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Actually, first gear on the M5 is 3.75, and 3.75 multiplied by 3.23 is 12.1125. You are correct about the 3.06 first gear in the A4 though.Pewter 2002 Z28 M6<br />Black \'98 Camaro 3.8 M5 (Gone)<br />Silver \'97 Camaro Conv. 3.8 A4 (Girlfriend\'s)Comment
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6banger <blockquote>quote:</font><hr> Actually, first gear on the M5 is 3.75, and 3.75 multiplied by 3.23 is 12.1125. You are correct about the 3.06 first gear in the A4 though. <hr></blockquote>
1st gear is a 3.75! :eek: WOW!!! I didn't realize that they had better gearing in 1st. Man now I want a 5-speed! [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]<a href=\"http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Street/6330/VicCamaro.html\" target=\"_blank\"><b>*1997 Silver Camaro A4/3.08*</b></a><br /><b>Best 1/4</b>(December 17, 2003)<br />Race weight: 3580lbs w/driver <br />RT: .396 1/4: 14.93 60\': 2.08 MPH: 89.73<br /><b>Mods</b><br />>Flowmaster 80 muffler (muffler only) >Homemade cold air with K&N 1000cfm cone filter >Trans-go Shift Kit >2400-2600 TCI converter<p><b>*1969 Camaro SS*</b><br />*502ci (92-octane pump gas)<br />*2-speed powerglide<br /><b>Best 1/4:</b>1.34 60ft 9.78@138.12mph (Aug 16, 2003)Comment
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I would have to say 3.42 w/ LSD.2000 Black T/A M6 343rwhp 349rwtq<br />11.94 @ 118 60\'1.79 Stock Internal<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/demonicbird00\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/demonicbird00</a> <br />AIM: W68Firebird97<br />R.I.P... Christine 12/25/02 <br />1997 Firebird W68 Black<br />14.887 @ 90.08Comment
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unless you need that 118mph, i'd go with 3.42s [img]smile.gif[/img] LSD too thoComment
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