2cub49

The 3.73's will make a huge difference in the seat of the pants over 3.23. My 3.42's didn't feel that much greater than my 2.73's but the 3.73's seem really ideally suited to the A4 ratios. All your mods are based on more power at higher rpms.You won't feel much going from 3.23 to 3.42. My opinion.

94GrayV6

I wish my car had 3.42s instead of 3.73s actually. They were in there when I bought it though. The car is just pushing too much RPM at cruising speeds for my tastes. My gas mileage also sucks. It all depends on your goals for the car and what you can tolerate though.

96redformula7

I have 3.73's and they are an awsome feeling when you let it rip. My gas mileage did not decrease over the 2.73's. I am even getting BETTER gas mileage with the 3.73's ,pcmforless, and 2800 vigi stall than I was with 2.73'a and stock converter.

firebird_fury

Just out of curiousity, do you all really think there will be no difference when you go from 3.23s to 3.42s?? I bought some brand new 3.42s from a friend for $50, and I couldn't pass them up. I have 3.23s and am really deciding whether or not to go with the ones I bought or 3.73s. Do you really think there will be no difference going from 3.23s to 3.42s??? Why not??

Cerwin Vega Fan

Great thread, I myself i have been wondering the same question.

Antz97ZNJ

I dont think its a really big deal...you wont see any huge differance from either or...just get a set

FastZinTennessee

I think I'm sticking with the 3.23s

2cub49

Well mathematically you will see a difference but practically it will be very small.For all the work involved if you are going to change gears go to 3.73.

Blue96z28

I have 2.73's now, so going to 3.42's should be a significant SOTP increase right????? I daily drive my car alot, so I think that should be enough, without the overkill of 3.73's. Anyone else agree, mainly I'am just looking for the SOTP inscrease........

96redformula7

I can't believe people are saying to go from 3.42's instead of 3.73's. This post used to be filled with people praising the 3.73's over the 3.42's. As well as the 3.73's being an awsome gear they do not OVERKILL. I think that if you are planning on trapping under 120 then they are perfect for you. If you all are going to be going huge power adder's then go with the 3.42's. Freeway speeds of 60mph I am going a little under 2000 rpm's and it is a comfortable spot to be in. Now if you whanna drive on the freeway at like 75 or 80 then you probably should be using 3.42's.
I Like the gear ratio and in all honesty I drive slower because of them becuase I do not want to kill gas and it even helps me avoid speeding tickets.

Cerwin Vega Fan

Would you guys say I'm crazy for liking my 273's.

Skull Leader

You should try out Skull-1 with your 3:73s so you can get your good whoopins

I'm getting about 10 miles to the gallon right now, but on my last raod trip, I got almost 300 to the tank.

1982z28with18s

I went on a road trip about a month ago. With the 3.73's and mods I have I got 22mpg on the highway. I normally get from 18-21 with mixed driving. I also drive 80 miles per day, mostly highway.