Saginaw 4 speed identification

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Saginaw 4 speed identification

It's important to note the RPO code of M20 was used for both the aluminum case Muncie 4-speed as well as the cast iron Saginaw 4-speed. Just which transmission you got is dependent on the year and horsepower rating of the engine. For example, the Saginaw 4-speed didn't come into play until the model year. Typically any V8 with an advertised horsepower rating of less than hp got the Saginaw while hp and above got the Muncie; both were ordered under RPO M Early Muncie side covers had a stud and the shift arm attached with a nut on the stud while the and later model side covers had a hole and the shift arms attached with a bolt. Those installing a or later Muncie into Chevelle and using a Hurst Competition Plus shifter must get the proper shifter tower assembly for the Chevelle and the installation kit for the Muncie due to the shift arms bolting onto the transmission differently. The same is true if you are going to install a Muncie transmission into a Chevelle. The Hurst Competition Plus Shifter fits both with and without console. If using a Hurst Super Shifter on a Muncie there is only one shifter and one installation kit. The shifter is and the installation kit is

Yeah, it's a Saginaw 4 speed. Early Muncie side covers had a stud and the shift arm attached with a saginaw 4 speed identification on the stud while the and later model side covers had a hole and the shift arms attached with a bolt. There was even a race car or two in attendance.

With original Borg-Warner and Muncie four-speed transmissions becoming scarcer as time passes, GM enthusiasts are looking for other inexpensive four-speed transmission alternatives that can be easier to find without breaking the bank. The Saginaw four-speed fits that role nicely, and the additional gear can save you a little money at the pump as well. Saginaw four-speeds were manufactured from '86, and you can still find them in abundance at your local salvage yard or in many '60s, '70s and '80s donor cars. The four-speed transmission is very similar to the tried-and-true Saginaw three-speed and fits well behind six-cylinder and eight-cylinder engines. It was originally designed for engines generating less than hp; however, upgrade parts are available to make it more compatible with higher horsepower applications.

With original Borg-Warner and Muncie four-speed transmissions becoming scarcer as time passes, GM enthusiasts are looking for other inexpensive four-speed transmission alternatives that can be easier to find without breaking the bank. The Saginaw four-speed fits that role nicely, and the additional gear can save you a little money at the pump as well. Saginaw four-speeds were manufactured from '86, and you can still find them in abundance at your local salvage yard or in many '60s, '70s and '80s donor cars. The four-speed transmission is very similar to the tried-and-true Saginaw three-speed and fits well behind six-cylinder and eight-cylinder engines. It was originally designed for engines generating less than hp; however, upgrade parts are available to make it more compatible with higher horsepower applications.

Saginaw 4 speed identification

They were popular in the Muscle Car era. As a rule of thumb, they were not built to handle the kind of power that a Muncie transmission could handle. So, if you are looking to drop one in a vehicle that makes more power than it did when it was stock, you should consider going a different way. Lets get straight to it! Far and away the easiest way of telling them apart is what the transmission is made of. The Saginaw was made out of iron. It usually found its way into trucks and other heavy vehicles where weight was not at a premium. The Muncie was made out of Aluminum. So and old Muncie will usually be smooth and a little greasy.

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Note that a Muncie dated with a September to December build date was actually built the prior calendar year. GM unit designations for the Saginaw four-speed are M26 or M Relocate battery in trunk, what is best spot? The odometer only reads 10, miles. Alllmost identified the tranny but i am still questioning about the year the tranny whas made? Car Services for Sale. This Chevrolet website is not designed to help you locate a car you owned years ago. The Saginaw four-speed fits that role nicely, and the additional gear can save you a little money at the pump as well. If you have a Muncie with a similar character after the date, can get a photograph of it and KNOW whether it's an M20, M21, or M22, please pass it along. Feb 11, 13, Dawsonville Georgia.

The Saginaw three- and four-speed manual transmissions transmitted engine power to the wheels on General Motors non-performance and mid-range performance cars.

Show Less. On right side of case is GM 4 K. Show Ignored Content. It was originally designed for engines generating less than hp; however, upgrade parts are available to make it more compatible with higher horsepower applications. They know them forwards and backwards. Joined: May 9, Posts: 2, Profile Page. Close Menu. If using a Hurst Super Shifter on a Muncie there is only one shifter and one installation kit. Transmission Identification to Muncie 4-speed transmissions can be identified from later models by the way the transmission arms attach. Active since January 24, - Today is This Chevrolet website is not designed to help you locate a car you owned years ago.