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Where is the con Vin on a Muncie 4 speed?

Where is the con Vin on a Muncie 4 speed?

Most transmissions since 1962 will also have a CON VIN (concealed or confidential VIN, whichever term one likes) stamped in the case generally along the top ridge or even on a mounting surface such as the flange mounting the tail shaft to the main case noting the original car it was installed in.

When did the GM M22 engine come out?

(1) All M22 applications except 454 engine. (2) All 454 Chevelle applications. The M22 was produced in 1973 and 1974 for other GM divisions. All wide ratio transmissions are designated M20 and close ratio transmissions are designated M21 or M22 depending on the gear set.

When did the Muncie 4 speed transmission come out?

Even after 45 years, the Muncie four-speed is still a very popular transmission with Chevrolet muscle car enthusiasts, and it is easily adaptable to a wide range of GM and other non-GM vehicles. It debuted in 1963 Chevrolet full-size cars and Corvettes, and was originally available with two first-gear ratios: 2.20 to 1 and 2.56 to 1.

How to tell a Muncie from a Saginaw 4 speed?

There are also 2-3/8-inch studs for the shifter levers protruding from the side cover. The Saginaw four-speed is similar in appearance; however, the Muncie’s side cover is more irregularly shaped, the top of the cover is wider than the bottom. Another way of identifying the Muncie is the reverse lever.

How many El Caminos were made in 1964?

Production of the El Camino topped 35,000 for the first time ever. After Chevy introduced the second-generation of the El Camino in 1964, it had been a success, and sales numbers were growing steadily every year.

What kind of transmission does an El Camino have?

All cars came with a standard three-speed manual transmission, and the two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission also was available. Additionally, those choosing an El Camino with a V8 also could choose a four-speed Muncie manual transmission.

What kind of engine did the 1966 El Camino have?

Base models still came standard with a 194 CID six-cylinder, and that could be upgraded to a 230 CID six. There was the additional choice of a 283 CID V8 or a 327 CID engine.

When did the Chevy El Camino come out?

After Chevy introduced the second-generation of the El Camino in 1964, it had been a success, and sales numbers were growing steadily every year. The 1966 model year was no exception, and so it seemed that Chevy seemed content to leave the car relatively unchanged for the year model, with a few exceptions.

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