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jth6373 · 09-13-2010, 09:45 AM

wow this is awesome news! I just still think though thats a steep price for gears...

mrray13 · 09-13-2010, 10:01 AM

Okay then, for us A6 guys, a swap to the v6 M6 rear is in order, hopefully the driveshaft attaches the same. Then the gear game can begin!!

KMPrenger · 09-13-2010, 10:24 AM

Wow, this is awsome news....for the M6 guys. lol

I personally don't think I'd want to go further than 3.73s...for the driveability. I'd be curious to know what the RPMs are at certain speeds. Like what kind of RPMs are you running now cruising at 70 in 6th? Would hitting 3rd gear at 65MPH still be pretty doable? (thats the "fun" gear at those speeds lol) Right now on my A6, seems like 3rd gear at 65MPH = somewhere between 4,000 and 4,500 RPM.

mike25 · 09-13-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Not that I am aware of, but I don't think this is going to work for you A6 guys. The rear end in the V6 M6 is very similar to what is in the V8 cars but the rear end in the V6 A6 is a different animal.

chase do you guys have any reccomended install shops around the maryland virginia west virginia area? i would like to do this but only want to take to a quality shop.

xtreme industries · 09-13-2010, 01:40 PM

i am so going to get this, was there any special parts needed to get the V8 gears into the V6 rear? did everything bolt up the same? did you just buy the gears and install kit and nothing else?

b4z · 09-13-2010, 02:34 PM

Keep in mind that the Camaro's whee/tire height is almost 3" taller than a GTOs or 3rd/4th gen. So you really almost need a 4.10 to equal their 3.42/3.46 rear gears.
Perhaps GM could redo the gear ratios in the Aisin M6 and make 1st gear and 6th gear taller?

jagan323 · 09-13-2010, 02:54 PM

lol, i think the v6 Camaros lack torque, compared to other cars in the same league. I'd like to see how the new gears would feel, in terms of torque.

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KMPrenger · 09-13-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jagan323

lol, i think the v6 Camaros lack torque, compared to other cars in the same league. I'd like to see how the new gears would feel, in terms of torque.

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I wouldn't say the engine is lacking in torque compared to the competition, but you add in the tall wheels, and heavy weight, and yeah its a bit of a disadvantage

Apex Motorsports · 09-13-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jagan323

lol, i think the v6 Camaros lack torque, compared to other cars in the same league. I'd like to see how the new gears would feel, in terms of torque.

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By upgrading the factory 3.27s to the 3.73s you will realize an equivalent torque gain of approximately 15% or 40.95 rear wheel lb.-ft. of torque. That will make for a nice ace in the hole.

Apex Motorsports · 09-13-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by xtreme industries

i am so going to get this, was there any special parts needed to get the V8 gears into the V6 rear? did everything bolt up the same? did you just buy the gears and install kit and nothing else?

All he ordered was the gear set and full install kit.

jagan323 · 09-13-2010, 04:25 PM

yeah.. i agree... but im an automatic LOL =( no 3.73 for me!

Apex Motorsports · 09-13-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mike25

chase do you guys have any reccomended install shops around the maryland virginia west virginia area? i would like to do this but only want to take to a quality shop.

Unfortunately not. Hit up your regional subforum, there should be some guys in your area who have had gears done.

ROD1 · 09-13-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mrray13

Okay then, for us A6 guys, a swap to the v6 M6 rear is in order, hopefully the driveshaft attaches the same. Then the gear game can begin!!

Havent really looked over the dif in ours but I wonder. Limited slip 3.42. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2009-...Q5fAccessories

scrming · 09-13-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jagan323

yeah.. i agree... but im an automatic LOL =( no 3.73 for me!

are you saying no gears because you are an automatic or no you wouldn't do 3.73s if available because you have an automatic?

With this 6 speed auto, this car is crying for some 4.10s!!!

09-13-2010, 10:01 AM	#30
mrray13 Drives: 2010 1LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 2,973	Okay then, for us A6 guys, a swap to the v6 M6 rear is in order, hopefully the driveshaft attaches the same. Then the gear game can begin!! __________________ *PacMan*

09-13-2010, 10:24 AM	#31
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,949	Wow, this is awsome news....for the M6 guys. lol I personally don't think I'd want to go further than 3.73s...for the driveability. I'd be curious to know what the RPMs are at certain speeds. Like what kind of RPMs are you running now cruising at 70 in 6th? Would hitting 3rd gear at 65MPH still be pretty doable? (thats the "fun" gear at those speeds lol) Right now on my A6, seems like 3rd gear at 65MPH = somewhere between 4,000 and 4,500 RPM. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

09-13-2010, 02:54 PM	#35
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	lol, i think the v6 Camaros lack torque, compared to other cars in the same league. I'd like to see how the new gears would feel, in terms of torque. Subscribed! __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

09-13-2010, 04:25 PM	#39
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	yeah.. i agree... but im an automatic LOL =( no 3.73 for me! __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

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jth6373 Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 107	wow this is awesome news! I just still think though thats a steep price for gears...

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b4z Drives: '06 Pontiac GTO M6, '19 F150 2.7TT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,425	Keep in mind that the Camaro's whee/tire height is almost 3" taller than a GTOs or 3rd/4th gen. So you really almost need a 4.10 to equal their 3.42/3.46 rear gears. Perhaps GM could redo the gear ratios in the Aisin M6 and make 1st gear and 6th gear taller?