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UnderHisGrace
03-25-2009, 08:41 AM
The SS is an a4 and I think it has gears at 65-70 mph it runs about 2200 rpm,
what does everyone else's run and with what gears?
JaycenK
03-26-2009, 09:32 AM
That dose not sound right. what is the tire hight? if you use a gear calc it looks like 2.73 gears wich I have no idea what factory SS's came with but I would do a decode. On the inside of the driver door is a sticker with a bunch of random leters and numbers. Each code is only 2, 3, or 4 combos long. These are the build codes. You can write each one down and plug them into this site to see what the car came with. http://www.lonestarthunder.com/m_rpo.php

You can also go to the dealer and have them print it out I belive.
oldmanZ28
03-26-2009, 11:35 AM
when I had 3.23s',that's the rpm vs. mph,so it looks like your A4 SS has 3.23s'(GU5 code).My current 4.56s' put me at about 3000 at a true 65mph.
SS02
03-26-2009, 11:46 AM
My SS 02 A4 has the optional 3.73's, I think U have something under mine!
JoshieDoom
03-26-2009, 01:21 PM
My SS 02 A4 has the optional 3.73's, I think U have something under mine!

3.23 was the highest package.

Mine runs the same RPM as the OP. You have 3.23 gears
dklowrider
03-27-2009, 12:56 PM
The SS is an a4 and I think it has gears at 65-70 mph it runs about 2200 rpm,
what does everyone else's run and with what gears?98 a4,2.73 gears puts you at 2000 even at 70mph. with stock diameter tires of course.[just under 26"]
JaycenK
03-27-2009, 08:32 PM
I checked today because i have 3.23 gears and thats seems to be what you have. WOW I am not going to use that calculator I found anymore because it is way off. They are 3.23 gears, code on the door will confirm that.
JoshieDoom
03-30-2009, 11:51 AM
Take it to consideration. Most people buy those raptor shift lights because the tach is horribly incorrect. Use a scan tool to see what your real RPMs are.

I know i have transmission issues too BTW
UnderHisGrace
04-01-2009, 10:24 AM
I might just pull the back cover and count to be sure. And I want to get a stall next any suggestions size and brand, prefer something that wont break the bank but reliable.
99Hawk285
04-19-2009, 01:38 PM
Actually My 99 Firehawk has 3.42's, and thats what a lot of the SS's came with also, if it is an SLP car. 3.42's are code GU5.
JoshieDoom
04-19-2009, 06:45 PM
Actually My 99 Firehawk has 3.42's, and thats what a lot of the SS's came with also, if it is an SLP car. 3.42's are code GU5.

that is a manual car tho...