Muncie 4 spd

[Dino L.]

I have an opportunity to purchase a muncie 4 speed for $650. It is a Camaro early 67 transmission. I would like to use it in a 67 corvette. It has been used as a transmission in a track car. I am told it is good working order. I am interested in buying it assuming it needs rebuilt....what should I look for when examining it.....any quick looks or checks to avoid a hornets nest? Thank you.

[Terry D.]

Re: Muncie 4 spd

Dino
Why not buy one out of the driveline that is right for your car and already rebuilt. There are a few good transmission guys that advertise in there. For only a few hundred more it sure sounds like a better deal. Just my 2 cents.
Terry

[William C.]

Re: Muncie 4 spd

When you say "track car" nothing in that usage precludes it from needing a complete rebuild, indeed it is almost manditory. $650 is a pretty stiff price for a "pig in a poke" unless you are familiar enough with Muncies to be able to pull the side cover and absolutely verify the condition of the interior parts, which takes some experience, I'd go looking for one that has been rebuilt by a competent rebuilder.

[Wayne M.]

Re: Muncie 4 spd

..... It has been used as a transmission in a track car. I am told it is good working order. I am interested in buying it assuming it needs rebuilt.....

Dino --- $650 is not cheap, especially if shipping is involved. Red flags on the racing background; sometimes those track cars removed first gear entirely, and/or cut off every second or third engagement tooth [crash box].
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Now if you want a real deal, check out this eBay seller. NOS '325' service case only, dated 1974; uses the '661' molds, but with a 7/8" countershaft hole; definitely not TFP for '64-5. Only $750. buy-it-now.

Then, from this NOS case, same seller has removed the two magnetic fill/drain plugs [2nd design, with diagonal LISLE script] and has offered them at a steal; $300. [oops, somebody just bought them -- OK, which of you guys is on the KoolAid ]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320526417014&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/64-65-GTO-CORVETTE-NOS-MUNCIE-325-CASE-M22-M21-442-327-/320526351262?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4aa0dbfb9e

[William C.]

Re: Muncie 4 spd

Rebuilding a Muncie is like opening your checkbook and saying "how big is the balance. Unless you have a qualified rebuilder look it over BEFORE you purchase so you have a feel for what is involved, you could be looking at $325 (low end) to $2000 (high end) or anywhere in between. Unless you are absolutely comfortable with the insides of a Muncie, to the point where you will/could do the rebuild yourself, I'd pass and look for a non-raced model.