matthud

I plan on having my Muncie 4 speed rebuilt. I am looking for recommendations.

Duke94

Ed Hartnett. 610-623-9381 Lansdown PA
EH4SPEEDS@aol.com

Donald #31176

Andrew Tolman at Tonys Corvette Shop in Gaithersburg, Md.www.tonyscorvetteshop.com

Durango_Boy

Instead of rebuilding the 4-speed, why not upgrade to a 5-speeds transmission? There are several option, and all within a price range close to what a rebuild for your transmission costs. Lots of forum members speak nothing but great things about the addition of the fifth gear, and how it's the best thing you can do to our older cars.

matthud

I dont have $3500 to spend on a 5 speed

matthud

Anyone else?

Durango_Boy

I never said $3500. You can install a GM or Ford T5, for around or under $1000.

DALE C

Call Richard at 937-845-3255. We use him for all our C3 rear ends and Muncie Transmissions.

TopGunn

I have no experience with these people but have heard them mentioned before as doing quality work:

http://www.dandltransmission.com/

crf311

How so. Have you done this swap. I was looking to go with a 5 speed and need to go the cheapest way. Thanks

Easy Mike

Do it yourself and keep most of the money in your pocket. Rebuilding the 4-speed is not rocket science. There are several published How-Tos.

matthud

How many specialized tools are required to rebuild the tranny?

Durango_Boy

Well, I know of several T5s I can buy for $600 plus freight, from salvage yards. They are tested before they are pulled. I can buy them under my name, for the price, and have them freighted or drop shipped to who ever buys one.

The adapter is probably $100 or more, and if a forum member makes one even less. The drive shaft can be shortened at a local shop by you for $50, and other misc parts and things will be small costs. T5 swap for around $1000 isn't bad.

Now...if the motor has gobs of HP and torque, it'd be best to buy a nice race ready high performance transmission...but if you;re on a budget and want the over drive...it can be done.

qwik-tripp

I have 2 of Ed's transmissions, 1 of which is in my 65- it is a wide ratio with the gear conversion. Works great w/3.36 gears. The other is a close ratio in my 71 w/4.11gears. Ed does a great job, he builds each unit, and is willing to take the time to talk to you personally. Ed Hartnett. 610-623-9381 Lansdown PA
EH4SPEEDS@aol.com

matthud

About how much did the rebuilds cost you?

qwik-tripp

400.00 for the rebuild. Extra if in need of anything, give him a call he is very straight forward, if he tells you 400 thats what it will be when you pick it up also its ready on or before the date he tells you.

Tom454

One.

The thin wrench used to tighten the large retaining nut.

This price is a little high-

http://www.riversidegear.com/categor...oduct-179.html

Kit will run about $125.

dennis

Ed's the best.Did my 70 M-21 a few years back. Great guy, called him on many issues. Always a pleasure.

He also did NCRS seminars was back. Knows his stuff.

oregonsharkman

I am in the process of rebuilding my t-10 4-speed.....I got a manual for free from a forum member (.pdf) I found a rebuild kit for $199...includes gaskets, synchro rings (what I need), and a few other pieces...I will eventually upgrade to a 6-speed, but for now my engine rebuild comes first....

Good luck

edit: I have been able to do everything so far with my (somewhat limited) tool box.

mrvette

ANDY is a DAMN GOOD CAREFUL MECHANIC, good at his craft, and smart too....you can take your chances with someone else, but I knew him some years ago, and he was great, and I"m sure that has not changed....go there....do NOT pass go....