This bumbed me out since I had previously read that this was an indication that it was a Saginaw not a Muncie. It does have a 7 bolt side cover. Doe this mean it's still an M22 but just manufactured at the Saginaw assembly plant or it's not an M22 "Rock Crusher Transmission". I am just learning !
The M22 Rock Crusher used a gearset that features less of an angled-tooth gearing (right). Images courtesy chevelles. The gear ratio of the Chevy four-speed transmission placed in any car was usually …
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The most popular question has to be that everyone thinks they have the famous "rockcrusher" M22 4 speed. This had the same gear ratios as the M21 but with a heavy duty gearset. The reason you may ask?
The first time I heard the term "rock crusher" was in reference to the transmission in the 1967 L88 Corvette. Due to the low gear angle there is a fair amount of gear noise, really like a medium / heavy duty truck transmission.
They used this to reduce friction and in turn gave it a nice greary noise thus the rock crusher. Chris . ... m22 The only way to be sure is to pull the side cover and check the gear angle like the others have stated. Depending on the year of the transmission there are some things to look for, but as vince stated if the parts were swapped ...
There are two ways you can tell the difference between the M21 and the Rock Crusher. The M22 has 27 teeth on the countershaft gear, while the M20 and M21 have 29 teeth. …
Muncie M22 "Rock Crusher 4 SPEEDS FROM 1965 TO 1974: This page is devoted to OEM Complete units; New aftermarket units and OEM parts and NOS parts. We have rebuild kits in stock and ready for shipment. Email us with your requirements and we will assist you in completing your M22 rebuild or providing you with a complete trans.
The M22 transmission has a 20 degree helix angle on the gear set as opposed to a 45 degree angle found on the M20 and M21 and were made with a higher nickel alloy. The straighter angle was designed to produce less end loading of the gear train and less heat but created more noise, thus the nickname "Rock Crusher" was born.
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1967 - 1968 Muncie 4 Speed Transmission, M-22 Rockcrusher Complete original GM Muncie transmission rebuilt and guaranteed for 1 year. Correct fit for all 1967 - 1968 model Camaros. This one will have the studs coming out from the side where your shifter linkage mounts, like pictured.
In 1965, GM introduced an even more robust version of the Muncie transmission, known as the M22 or "Rock Crusher." This transmission, with its distinctive whine, became synonymous with high-performance cars of the era. The M22 featured straighter cut gears, providing a more aggressive gear mesh for increased strength and durability.
I was planning on getting a muncie rock crusher for my 68 cause ive heard theyre awesome trannies. But lately ive been reading that the tremecs are pretty good. ... I just had an Autogear M22 built and like it. However, that overdirve would be nice for close to the same $. The other thing to consider is the first gear ratio coupled with your ...
Many people know about Muncie transmissions and the famous M22 "rock crusher" transmission that has straighter cut gears that allows you to bang the gears …
There is also no such thing (officially) as an M22 "rock crusher"... the "rock crusher" name comes from the noise generated by the reduced helix angle on the gears... Not entirely sure, but I think the new "M22 Wide" still uses the same helix angle, and therefore, probably just as noisy...
This a BRAND NEW SUPERCASE M22 Muncie Rockcrusher Style Transmission. This is a BEEFY version of the original Rock Crusher transmission. Most all the weak points of an original Muncie have been solved by the Super-Case design. The Supercase has extra casting in all the known weak areas. The mid plate is aircraft grade aluminum.
Across the top of the page are the words "First Build 4/15/65 – 1st Shipment 4/19/65, recap of M22 (Rock Crusher) Trans." By comparing these M22 transmission …
I currently have an M22 Rock crusher in my '56 Chevy pickup, and have another M22 that was rebuilt about 6 years ago by my father but never used. I also have what I believe is an M21, but I'm not certain. The M22's are both close ratio and the M21 is a wide ratio...again from what I was told years ago.
Although some claim that the M23 is a 'rock crusher', it is indicated that this box was assembled in both wide and close ratio components and also with straight cut gears common to the rock crusher (M22) transmission. Looks like you have a second design-feb. 28th, 1968, M20 or M21. Definitely not a rock crusher(no straight cut gears).
The M22 Rock Crusher would come later to accommodate the heavy twist of Chevrolet's big-blocks in the mid-1960s. The M20 and M21 transmissions produced from 1963-'74 are easy to identify in both …
The Gear Box is the source for Muncie Parts like the new assembled M22 SUPER ROCK CRUSHER 4 speed kit with micro super finish or downshift case support. The Gear Box Transmissions. Muncie-Tremec-Saginaw-TKO-Top Loader-Richmond. Home: View Cart: Muncie Kits & Parts: T56: T56 Corvette GTO CTSV: TR6060 / T56 Magnum: T10: Super …
The M22 Rock Crusher would come later to accommodate the heavy twist of Chevrolet's big-blocks in the mid-1960s. The M20 and M21 transmissions produced from 1963-'74 are easy to identify in both wide- and close-ratio units. The M22 to come later in 1967-'74 is also a close-ratio unit, but much stronger than the M21, with a higher torque ...
I explain this in detail, because like so many BS stories that have occurred over the years, the M22//Rock Crusher is one of them that continues to be perpetuated by "armchair" experts. Originally, the M22 was ONLY a close ratio. But now, there are several aftermarket ratios available for converting an M20 or M21 into a wide ratio M22 for ...
Last time we talked about how to distinguish a Muncie four-speed transmission from a Saginaw or BorgWarner and the different types of Muncie transmissions, including the wide-ratio …
An M-22 "Rock Crusher" is a Muncie four-speed transmission for cars made by General Motors in the 1960s. Identify a transmission type correctly before fitting it into your car. If you have the incorrect …
Complete original GM Muncie transmission rebuilt and guaranteed for 1 year. Correct fit for all 1969 - 1973 model Chevelles and Novas. This one will have the holes on the side where a bolt will secure your shifter linkage levers. This is …
The M22 Rock Crusher 26-spline input shaft sports a wider gear for greater torque capacity. Just because you've found a 26-spline input shaft does not mean you've found an M22 input shaft, which …
Muncie also had a second close-ratio transmission coded M22 and known as the "rock crusher," which was used behind performance big-block engines and in some Corvettes. These M22 units are highly sought-after for performance applications. The term "rock crusher" refers to the noise made by the meshing of the stronger helical gears in …
I have a 1970 m22 close ratio 4 speed from a 1970 ls6 I owned back I the 80s. Here is the info. ... Spending" 3000$ on a bolt on, period correct, grin inducing almighty and mythical transmission that is …
The Gear Box is the source for Muncie Parts like the new assembled M22 SUPER ROCK CRUSHER 4 speed kit with micro super finish or downshift case support.
The M22 'Rock Crusher' featured a one-inch countershaft pin bore and shot-peened gears with aggressive helix angles that reduced heat and stress but also increased noise, leading to the nickname as the transmissions rattled their way down the road.
