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Nighthawk89 · 05-22-2016, 01:57 PM

I feel like my stock gearing just isn't cutting it with the mods I have. My 4th gear just feels really weak.. what do you recommend?

SynergyGreenSS · 05-22-2016, 02:30 PM

3.91 or 3.73. Although the 3.91 is stock in the 1/LE some people with the manual transmission find that to be too aggressive for their taste. I have an A6 and I just had 3.91's installed. Love them

rontammy0 · 05-22-2016, 02:59 PM

I ...like Synergy have the A6 with 391s. The M6 is better suited for 373 from what Ive read. Do yourself a favor and talk to m6 drivers that have changed to a different gear and get their opinions. There are way to many people that will tell you what they think but still have the stock gears. Before my gear change I talked to members that had done the 391 swap. Plus 391s are GM gears built for your car designed to last 100,00 miles.

SynergyGreenSS · 05-22-2016, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

I ...like Synergy have the A6 with 391s. The M6 is better suited for 373 from what Ive read. Do yourself a favor and talk to m6 drivers that have changed to a different gear and get their opinions. There are way to many people that will tell you what they think but still have the stock gears. Before my gear change I talked to members that had done the 391 swap. Plus 391s are GM gears built for your car designed to last 100,00 miles.

This^^

The main reason I got the 3.91's was because they were factory gears built to last in your car. I spent probably too much time asking tons of A6 owners how they liked them. Good luck with your decision

Ashen 6.2 · 05-22-2016, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SynergyGreenSS

This^^

The main reason I got the 3.91's was because they were factory gears built to last in your car. I spent probably too much time asking tons of A6 owners how they liked them. Good luck with your decision

Same here. 3.91 A6. Installed the complete 3.91 differential 4-5 weeks ago. Very happy with the change.

blakjak55 · 05-22-2016, 03:48 PM

Love my 3.91's. M6. 6th is now usable; 1st not so much. 2nd through 5th is angelic.

Nighthawk89 · 05-22-2016, 11:50 PM

I'm considering the LPE 3.73's from what I have heard AAM makes the gears and they also make the gears for GM. I think the 3.91's may be a bit overkill with the mods I am running. Hoping to get some feedback from some who are running the 3.73's

Pro Stock John · 05-23-2016, 11:47 AM

I think 3.91s would be too much assuming you make 600+ rwhp.

I have had 3.91's in a A6 for two years, fun stuff. But I also DD on DRs.

Nighthawk89 · 05-23-2016, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

I think 3.91s would be too much assuming you make 600+ rwhp.

I have had 3.91's in a A6 for two years, fun stuff. But I also DD on DRs.

I am and thats why i am thinking 3.73's but it seems almost everyone has gone right to 3.91's... HMM. How do you daily on Drags??? Rain?

HAMBO · 05-23-2016, 01:32 PM

Have been asking myself the same question. Want to go more aggressive, but mine is a DD.

Have you considered a new torque converter?

camarosspower · 05-23-2016, 02:54 PM

I believe he is a m6. I wouldn't really change gears at your power level. Especially if you plan on getting more power down the road.

HAMBO · 05-23-2016, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by camarosspower

I believe he is a m6. I wouldn't really change gears at your power level. Especially if you plan on getting more power down the road.

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Scuzz · 05-24-2016, 08:49 PM

If you are auto, 3:45

swiftkart · 05-25-2016, 06:43 AM

With the M6 transmission ratio being a lot less aggressive compared to a A6, go with a 3:73 or 3:91 depending on what you are really after, slicks or DR for track, I had a Yukon 4:11 which was a little too much, went to their 3:90 and it's about right for my needs, fixed the lazy 4th gear feel, M6 800+rwhp.

05-22-2016, 01:57 PM	#1
Nighthawk89 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Ss M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,013	What gears should I run? I feel like my stock gearing just isn't cutting it with the mods I have. My 4th gear just feels really weak.. what do you recommend?

05-22-2016, 03:48 PM	#6
blakjak55 drinks virgil's Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 448	Love my 3.91's. M6. 6th is now usable; 1st not so much. 2nd through 5th is angelic. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 - CAI Intake - Borla Stinger - VTC - 3.91's Eibach Sways - LG ZR28's - BMR Springs - 285/35 Squared

05-23-2016, 11:47 AM	#8
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I think 3.91s would be too much assuming you make 600+ rwhp. I have had 3.91's in a A6 for two years, fun stuff. But I also DD on DRs. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

05-23-2016, 01:32 PM	#10
HAMBO Drives: Supercharged 2013 AGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 786	Have been asking myself the same question. Want to go more aggressive, but mine is a DD. Have you considered a new torque converter? __________________ 2013 AGM 2SS/RS SLP TVS2300, Edge CAI, 3" Magnaflow catback, BC Racing BR series coilovers, HRE FF15's (20x10 square) with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's, GM STB, BMR front and rear sway bars and toe links, Prothane subframe bushings and front control arm inserts, JDP rear upper control arm bushings, Elite Engineering catch can. Tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. 1967 Bolero Red 396 SS/RS Convertible

05-24-2016, 08:49 PM	#13
Scuzz Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mckinney, TX Posts: 347 View My Garage	If you are auto, 3:45 __________________ 2012 Camaro SS Automatic AGP Twin Turbo LSX427 / ADM Magic / 4L80 “1360 Rwhp 1225 Rwtq 25 lbs of boost”

05-22-2016, 02:30 PM	#2
SynergyGreenSS Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 1,333	3.91 or 3.73. Although the 3.91 is stock in the 1/LE some people with the manual transmission find that to be too aggressive for their taste. I have an A6 and I just had 3.91's installed. Love them

05-22-2016, 02:59 PM	#3
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	I ...like Synergy have the A6 with 391s. The M6 is better suited for 373 from what Ive read. Do yourself a favor and talk to m6 drivers that have changed to a different gear and get their opinions. There are way to many people that will tell you what they think but still have the stock gears. Before my gear change I talked to members that had done the 391 swap. Plus 391s are GM gears built for your car designed to last 100,00 miles.

05-22-2016, 11:50 PM	#7
Nighthawk89 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Ss M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,013	I'm considering the LPE 3.73's from what I have heard AAM makes the gears and they also make the gears for GM. I think the 3.91's may be a bit overkill with the mods I am running. Hoping to get some feedback from some who are running the 3.73's

05-23-2016, 02:54 PM	#11
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	I believe he is a m6. I wouldn't really change gears at your power level. Especially if you plan on getting more power down the road.

05-25-2016, 06:43 AM	#14
swiftkart Drives: 2010 SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 693	With the M6 transmission ratio being a lot less aggressive compared to a A6, go with a 3:73 or 3:91 depending on what you are really after, slicks or DR for track, I had a Yukon 4:11 which was a little too much, went to their 3:90 and it's about right for my needs, fixed the lazy 4th gear feel, M6 800+rwhp.