Just wanted some info about gears

[Squat13]

ok so 6-speed cars have 3.42's, first gear option A4 cars have 3.01's and other A4's have 2.73's
RIght?

[Jay 02 TA ws6]

ok so 6-speed cars have 3.42's, first gear option A4 cars have 3.01's and other A4's have 2.73's
RIght?

3.23s not 3.01s...

...I think...

[Injuneer]

Depends what years:

from the 4th Gen FAQ:

Q: What are the stock transmission gear ratios and torque capacities?

A: The following were available by year:

Year Model/Optn 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Final
---- ------------- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- -----
1993 Manual/M28 3.36 2.07 1.35 1.00 0.80 0.62 2.73 (GU2)
1993 Manual/M29 2.97 2.07 1.43 1.00 0.80 0.62 3.23 (GU4)
1993 Auto/MX0 3.06 1.63 1.00 0.70 -- -- 2.73 (GU2)
1993 Auto/MX0 3.06 1.63 1.00 0.70 -- -- 3.23 (GU5)

1994 Manual/MN6 2.66 1.78 1.30 1.00 0.74 0.50 3.42 (GU6)
1994 Auto/MX0 3.06 1.63 1.00 0.70 -- -- 2.73 (GU2)
1994 Auto/MX0 3.06 1.63 1.00 0.70 -- -- 3.23 (GU5)

The '95s and later have the same ratios as the '94s. Aside from the CAGS provision and different gearing/input shaft (on the post 93's), all of the 6-speed transmissions are basically the same.

Because of differences in the ratios, the torque capacities are different for each model. The shorter the transmission gear (higher numerically), the less torque it can handle. Note that these ratings from GM can be are considered conservative as they are most likely measured at normal load over 100,000 miles:

Year Model/Optn Torque Capacity
---- ---------- ---------------
1993 Manual/M28 360 lbs-ft
1993 Manual/M29 400 lbs-ft
1993 Auto/MX0 400 lbs-ft*

1994 Manual/MN6 450 lbs-ft
1994 Auto/MX0 400 lbs-ft*
Note that the '95s and later have ratings that are the same as the '94s as nothing changed.

*According to the GM Powertrain divison, the maximum torque the 4L60E transmission can handle is 350 lbs-ft of torque.

[Squat13]

I stand in aww of your manual cataloging ability

[Joe 1320]

Squat......check your private messages.

[wolfdogs]

I stand in aww of your manual cataloging ability

the man knows his stuff.