Re: [Chevelle-list] Muncie 4 Speeds

[Clint Hooper]

So,to compare apples to apples,you can't put an M22 in there for just $1400. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Shouse It was originally a 4 speed car, but I bought a basket case, and I didn't get a tranny, bell housing, flywheel or clutch. I did get a driveshaft, but I have no idea if it's for a manual tranny or an automatic. I did get several sets of pedals... and the shifter hole disappeared when the new floor went in.. Apparently this car has spent some time as an automatic. I did get a manual floor shift column and gauge cluster though...   Larry ----- Original Message ----- From: Clint Hooper Isn't your Chevelle a manual trans car? If so,why do you need a new driveshaft,pilot bearing,trans mount,flywheel,etc? My D&D Performance Viper T56 cost me $2645,delivered. That was just the transmission and shifter. Total cost of parts not including labor,was less than $3,000. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Shouse I was just looking at www.classicchevy5speed.com 's elite kit. I basically need everything flywheel and back, so this kit would seem to do the trick, but the price of $3800+ is a bit hard to swallow. Can I get a better deal someplace else?   Larry  ----- Original Message ----- From: Clint Hooper To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2005 8:56 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Muncie 4 Speeds A TKO would be stronger,shift more smoothly, and be a lot quieter than an M22 Muncie. The OD 5th would allow you to gear the car for the best performance AND mileage. My 69 El Camino w/6spd is turning 2,000 rpm at 70mph,with 4.11 cogs. In 4th gear,which has a 1:1 ratio just like the M22, 70mph would equate to 4,000 rpm. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Shouse Clint,   Give me the pros and cons, besides the obvious 5th gear.   Thanks, Larry ----- Original Message ----- From: Clint Hooper I would spend another hundred dollars or so and buy a Tremec TKO-500 5spd. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Shouse I need to pick up a 4 speed Muncie tranny for my 66 SS396 in the next couple of months. The boss of the guy doing my paint has a rock crusher M22 available for $1400. Talking to my machine shop guy, he is expecting my 396 to produce 400 to 425 horsepower when I put it together.   Based on my expected output, is an M22 a good choice, or should I save the money and get myself an M20 or M21?   And Gene, when I order the harness from you, what will be the expected lead time?   Thanks, Larry