Have gears want to add a stall

**dred** · 08-18-2009, 11:35 PM

Installed 3.73's on my 01 SS A4 would adding a stall too make a big difference on my 1/4 mile times? Also how about a 3400? No other mods.

**JaycenK** · 08-19-2009, 07:35 AM

Yes and most people will say YES
Yes a stall will put the motor in the power so to speak when you leave the line. if you race alot most people will probably tell you to go higher on the stall but it is a personal choice so talk to people around here and at your track to see were you want to be.

**allbaugh_04** · 08-21-2009, 06:31 PM

3600 for a daily driver or weekend warrior. get a 4000 if you are kinda ballsy like me. i hope you have tires, you will need a drag radial or better to get any kind of traction.

**mark21742** · 08-23-2009, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by allbaugh_04

3600 for a daily driver or weekend warrior. get a 4000 if you are kinda ballsy like me. i hope you have tires, you will need a drag radial or better to get any kind of traction.

+1 I'm running a 3,800 and it drives almost stock till you get on it. I'd say 3,500-4,000 will make you happy, plus don't forget to get a tune after you put the stall in

**TA98** · 08-23-2009, 08:32 AM

Is your car relativly stock right now? Cuz im putting 3.73's in my car whenever i get around to doing it and i was wondering what kind of times you have

***Ed Blown Vert*** · 08-23-2009, 08:36 AM

Like I always say. Stall before gears. And it should be the first mod on an A4.

**Autoslick** · 08-29-2009, 05:54 AM

Originally Posted by dred

Installed 3.73's on my 01 SS A4 would adding a stall too make a big difference on my 1/4 mile times? Also how about a 3400? No other mods.

I made that mistake, I tried a Yank 3200 stall and the car slowed down.

**Autoslick** · 08-29-2009, 06:01 AM

Originally Posted by Autoslick

I made that mistake, I tried a Yank 3200 stall and the car slowed down.

Just got off the phone with a buddy that kicks my butt. He uses an 11 inch 2500 stall from Midwest Converters and said he cut a half a second off the 1/4 mile. Does any one have their phone #?. I think I'll try one and let you guys know how it does.

***Ed Blown Vert*** · 08-29-2009, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by Autoslick

I made that mistake, I tried a Yank 3200 stall and the car slowed down.

That doesn't make any sense. MPH maybe, but it will cut almost a second in the 1/4

**allbaugh_04** · 08-29-2009, 08:44 AM

he probably just spun

**mark21742** · 08-29-2009, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by allbaugh_04

he probably just spun

I was guessing traction problems too....i went from a 3,000 to 3,800 stall and its like two different worlds........i DO have traction problems now, but that can be solved with a set of sticky tires

**kerz7500** · 02-20-2010, 06:31 PM

I have a 2500 stall on 2006 silverado swap from 4.3 v6 to 6.0 v8 what gear is good for a daily driver?

**JaycenK** · 02-20-2010, 08:45 PM

3.23 to a 3.73 take your pick. 3.23 for lots of high way ocasonal trailer around town, 3.42 for a compromise between 3.23 and 3.73 and trailer on the highway from time to time, 3.73 for towing on the highway most of the time, and 4.11's or more if it is going to be off road or in the mud most of the time. These are the fuel economy and use reasons to go with them.
What are you using the truck for? that has alot to do with what gear you want. By the way you may want to post this question in the rear end section under a new thread because this one is old and you may not get people looking because the title is about something else.

**mark21742** · 02-21-2010, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by JaycenK

3.23 to a 3.73 take your pick. 3.23 for lots of high way ocasonal trailer around town, 3.42 for a compromise between 3.23 and 3.73 and trailer on the highway from time to time, 3.73 for towing on the highway most of the time, and 4.11's or more if it is going to be off road or in the mud most of the time. These are the fuel economy and use reasons to go with them.
What are you using the truck for? that has alot to do with what gear you want. By the way you may want to post this question in the rear end section under a new thread because this one is old and you may not get people looking because the title is about something else.

maybe even higher than 4.11's depending on tire size.....if running bigger tires, lots of playing in the woods and mud, and little or no highway travel I'd even look at 4.30s or 4.56s

what size tires are you running?

**kerz7500** · 02-21-2010, 10:03 AM

The truck is mainly used for sales house to house driving, I have 295 nitro trail grappler with all that meat they run to 31.5 I have a lq9 with headers, Texas performance. Tranny Hp tune this week , magna flow exhaust. I will be turboing in 2 months

**mark21742** · 02-21-2010, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by kerz7500

The truck is mainly used for sales house to house driving, I have 295 nitro trail grappler with all that meat they run to 31.5 I have a lq9 with headers, Texas performance. Tranny Hp tune this week , magna flow exhaust. I will be turboing in 2 months

since your turbocharging it, i'd stick with maybe a 3.90 (it will let you get more out of your boost)

**semiferger** · 03-03-2010, 02:33 AM

Do a search, and please don't put anything more than 3.42's. If you go with 3.90's or 4.10's you basically get rid of first gear and now you can start out in 2nd gear (same as your first gear with your stock gears). So essentially you just turned a 6 speed into a 5 speed. That would be a huge waste of money.

I've explained this before, but most people just can't think clearly when they've had years of experience with 3.42's, 3.73's, 3.90's, and 4.10 gears. The A6 is a different animal. It has a 1.53 third gear instead of the 1.00 third gear in the A4. So the A6 with the stock 2.56 rear gears is the same as an A4 with 3.92 rearend gears.

I personally like the 2.56 gears. They act like an A4 with 3.90 gears when you run the quarter, but it acts like a manual 6 speed when you are cruising. One of the few cases where you can have your cake and eat it too.

Good luck.