Muncie M-22 Trans
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Muncie M-22 Trans
Does anyone have a M-22(Wide Ratio) trans in your Corvette? I saw some videos on U-Tube and am wondering if it is this loud in a Corvette? Does the sound bother you? I have side pipes so I think the gear whine will be drowned out by the exhaust sound.
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I have an Autogear one. 1st is makes some noise but not bad.
The rest I don't hear unless I coast in gear coming to a stop. Still not race car loud but you hear it.
Personally not a big deal at all.
The rest I don't hear unless I coast in gear coming to a stop. Still not race car loud but you hear it.
Personally not a big deal at all.
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You can also get an extra wide ratio(very similar to a too 5 speed) with a 2.94 first gear. Its the M22z. It would be good for guys with a 3.08 rear end. Mine is a 3.36.
Im trying to decide between that and a 5 speed......leaning to the TKO 5 speed but its twice as much.....that 5th gear would really be useful especially since I plan to do some holidays in it.
Im trying to decide between that and a 5 speed......leaning to the TKO 5 speed but its twice as much.....that 5th gear would really be useful especially since I plan to do some holidays in it.
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You can also get an extra wide ratio(very similar to a too 5 speed) with a 2.94 first gear. Its the M22z. It would be good for guys with a 3.08 rear end. Mine is a 3.36.
Im trying to decide between that and a 5 speed......leaning to the TKO 5 speed but its twice as much.....that 5th gear would really be useful especially since I plan to do some holidays in it.
Im trying to decide between that and a 5 speed......leaning to the TKO 5 speed but its twice as much.....that 5th gear would really be useful especially since I plan to do some holidays in it.
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Does anyone have a M-22(Wide Ratio) trans in your Corvette? I saw some videos on U-Tube and am wondering if it is this loud in a Corvette? Does the sound bother you? I have side pipes so I think the gear whine will be drowned out by the exhaust sound.
Thanks 68Vetteman
Thanks 68Vetteman
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From: Sadieville Kentucky
Does anyone have a M-22(Wide Ratio) trans in your Corvette? I saw some videos on U-Tube and am wondering if it is this loud in a Corvette? Does the sound bother you? I have side pipes so I think the gear whine will be drowned out by the exhaust sound.
Thanks 68Vetteman
Thanks 68Vetteman
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Thanks for your replies! When doing the math a 3.7rear with a 2.20 (close ratio trans) has a 1st gear ratio of 8.14. A 3.08 rear with a 2.56 (wide ratio trans) the 1st gear ratio is 7.88. Not a lot of difference. I love the sound of the side pipes so a gear wine in the lower gears is a ++.
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I've got 3.36 gears and an M20 wide ratio trans and first gear is really long. I wouldn't use an M20 with a 3.08 rear gear. First gear would be gutless unless you have 500 horse. You need a lower first gear than 2.56. 2.94 first gear would be a minimum for me.
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After all this talk I had to take an afternoon spin up to my brothers and back, side pipes, engine roar and a hint of whine on the downshift....mmmmm, perfect. Thanks
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I think the sound of an M22 is awesome - in the right car. The sound makes me feel more connected to the car when I'm driving/shifting.
Would I want an M22 in something I drive on trips etc? Nope. The sound would get old on a long(er) drive. Sort of like an exhaust drone at speed does.
Would I want an M22 in something I drive on trips etc? Nope. The sound would get old on a long(er) drive. Sort of like an exhaust drone at speed does.