373s or 342s, need opinions

[M5Camaro]

Well with tax returns just around the corner this is on my mod list for this spring. I have 308s and i cannot handle the intense excitement they provide, my body starts convulsing while i drive due chemical meltdowns in my brain so im giving them up for either 342s or 373s. but really, i cant decide what ones to get, i dont wanna rev to high at highway speeds, nor do i wanna have a low topend...but i also dont wanna pay all the money for 342s and end up wishing i got the 373s.....so let me know from those who have or those who dont on whats the better choice

[Devilboy28]

Get the 3.73 gears. Honestly. Get them.

[Timbo1969]

What other mods do you have? If you don't have any modifications to your car do not do 3.73's they kill the top end on stock 3.8. 3.42 give you a decent low end and a decent top end, I'd go with them. If I had a V8 3.73's hands down.

[Gauvin007]

Im getting 3.73's for my bird soon. Im also going to get a Z28 rear end that one of my buds is selling me. I dont go on the highway a lot so i dont seeing it being much of a problem. And the 3.73's will give me a big boost. Right now i have 3.23's stock. So i figured i would not feel a whole lot of difference if i got 3.42's. So 3.73's sounds good to me.

[Mister_Johnny99]

3.42's are best for street car.

[AlienInv8r]

What exactly are your plans for the car? Do you have any mods currently, and what do you have planned? Are you gonna keep the car N/A or run forced induction at some point? Do you drive a lot on the highway or is it mainly street?
I wanted 3.73s since I've gotten my car, but then realized like 80% of my driving is on the highway, so 3.42s honestly make the most sense for me. Plus since I'll be spraying soon, a common consensus is to have 3.42s for that since they arent as steep.

[njspder]

basically the difference between 3.42's and 3.73's during normal driving is a few hundred rpm at most. if y0ou rock the highway at like 75 it is only around a 350rpm difference. there is also no real effect on mileage between the 2 sets, at least nothing more that a tenth or two to teh gallon.
at teh track teh better torque multiplication created by the 3.73's is worth 1.5-2. tenths normally.
i can't see why anyone would want 3.42's when 3.73's are quicker, don't hurt mileage, and cost teh same to install.

later
tim

[12secondv6]

Call an f body salvage yard

Buy a V8 rear with 3:42's

It will be MUCH cheaper than buying gears, 3 series LSD garrier, install kit and install

[M5Camaro]

Well im thinkin the 342s beacause they seem like a good all around gear since i do tend to drive on the highway. But i have 308s now and was told by a friend i prob wont notice a big difference? Is this true. i dont wanna get them and be disapointed. Id like to get the 373s, but driving distance is an issue....

The car is stock for now, till i find the "right" exhaust.. and maybe some headers.

[FireFighter]

since you have an m5 i say 373's the only reason i went 342 is because i have an auto.

[WickEdSix9838]

if u have an M5 then u have 3.23's, unless someone put the 3.08's in for some dumb reason, if u do have a M5 3.73's definately, if an A4 go w/3.42's...

[BLLDOGG]

im so happy cause mine came stock with 342's

[NJSpeed]

i have a 96 A4 and ive been thinking about new gears to my engine is stock with nothing but a K and N furture plans are a small nitrous shot around 50. Im not really worried about the gas mileage i just want to know if u guys think my small shot would make up for the lack of top end my car will have if i go with 3.73s

[javifp]

This is only my opinion!!!
3.42 are a great set of gears but 3.73 are awesome. specially if you are going from 3.08 the difrence will be in the torque. Your car will deliver more power to the wheels and put you quicker in your power band. but thats just me, "I Like My Car Strong, Specially of the line or roll." The last time I check, loosing did not feel good at all! the issue with either gear is speed calibration and speedometer accuracy now that will be a topic you will face soon after gear swap.
Good luck, Enjoy and have fun!!

[Dekay]

Get the 3.73s.
You won't regret it. Whoever says you'll lose a lot of top speed is full of ****. You'd lose like 10mph max so you can only do 110 instead of 120. Unless you're racing or something ... who cares [img]smile.gif[/img]

Launches with 3.73 ratio gears are real fun!