Will a Muncie 4 Speed bolt to a LS?
What you may not know is that you can bolt that Muncie right up to your LS just as easy as anything else. You just need the right parts to do it. There are a couple of caveats to this type of project, namely longevity.
How much is a 4 speed Muncie transmission worth?
LOOK ON SALE Muncie 4 Speed Transmission M20 OR M21 ALL NEW INSIDE $2899.00 OUTRIGHT or $2499.00 with Muncie CORE exchange.
How much does a Muncie 4 speed weight?
Muncie 4 speed- 84.5 lb.
What transmissions work with LS1?
Also, as an aftermarket part, the 4L60E transmission is a popular automatic transmission for Generation III LS motors like the LS1. Generally speaking, a 700R4/4L60E will fit most vehicles initially offered with a TH350 or TH400 transmission. Today, new transmissions capable of handling over 600 ft lbs.
Who makes Muncie transmission?
General Motors
The Muncie SM465 is a heavy-duty, four-speed manual transmission built by General Motors for use in light and medium duty trucks from 1968 to 1991 at the factory in Muncie, Indiana. The SM465 can be found in Chevrolet and GMC full-size trucks, Blazers, Suburbans, among other models.
Why is it called a rock crusher transmission?
The M20 and M21 cluster gears are cut at a 45-degree angle. The reduced gear angle of the M22 created a problem with noise (hence the name “rock-crusher”). Performance seekers decided to live with the noise when the benefits of increased durability from the gear-tooth angle outweighed the gravelly clatter.
Are Muncie transmissions still made?
In 1990, General Motors combined Muncie transmission operation with Chrysler Corporation’s New Process Gear creating New Venture Gear, Inc. The partnership later dissolved and the company once known as Chevrolet-Muncie closed its doors on March 31, 2006.
What is a Muncie Rock Crusher transmission?
An M-22 “Rock Crusher” is a Muncie four-speed transmission for cars made by General Motors in the 1960s. You can identify several unique signs that identify an M-22 “Rock Crusher,” even if it does not have a GM hallmark imprinted on its surface.
What is a Saginaw transmission?
This is a GM light-duty car transmission used from 1966-1985 model years. It has a cast-iron case and extension housing, and a 7 bolt side covers with reverse shift lever on this side cover. The Saginaw is often mistaken for a Muncie.