Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4577 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: Muncie M22 ?
As I recall, Jerry Richards races with one and swears by it. Personally, I'm skeptical of any gearbox operated via multiple external linkages but I understand there are some old timers out there who specialize in setting up Muncie boxes for super-quick gear changes.
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mgb260 Jim Nichols Sequim,WA (2464 posts) Registered: 02/29/2008 08:29PM Main British Car: 1973 MGB roadster 260 Ford V8 |
Re: Muncie M22 ?
Art, Here is a link for more info: [www.5speeds.com]
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Re: Muncie M22 ?
I use a muncie m-20 in mine, I love it though Ive used more than a few in other projects over the years. I have an old MrGasket vertical Gate on mine at the moment and it shifts super fast with the straight pattern, faster than your foot! I think most aftermarket quality shifters work well too.
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roverman Art Gertz Winchester, CA. (3188 posts) Registered: 04/24/2009 11:02AM Main British Car: 74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L |
Re: Muncie M22 ?/ how quick ?
I suspect being "super close" on ratios,(2.20/1), will help reduce shift times, as will 71/4" double disk clutches. I'm considering a Hurst Competition+ shifter with straight , 7" tall lever. We shall see. Cheers, roverman.
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Re: Muncie M22 ?
One thing I gotta mention is that the shifter on mine sticks out the side of the tunnel instead of on top like the original shifter. It makes it a bit tight in front of the seat side.............
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roverman Art Gertz Winchester, CA. (3188 posts) Registered: 04/24/2009 11:02AM Main British Car: 74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L |
Re: Muncie M22 ?
Good point, Jimmy. Something I had'nt thought about. TR 8 may need a tunnel mod. Thanks, roverman.
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WedgeWorks1 Mike Perkins Ellicott City, Maryland (460 posts) Registered: 07/06/2008 08:07AM Main British Car: 1980 Triumph TR8 3.5 Litre Rover V8 |
Re: Muncie M22 ?
Bill Warner's Group 44 TR8 is running a nascar 4 speed that replaced the Rover LT77 that had close ratio gears.....no issue with cost or replacement parts....Nascar stuff is every where!
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joe_padavano Joseph Padavano Northern Virginia (157 posts) Registered: 02/15/2010 03:49PM Main British Car: 1962 F-85 Deluxe wagon 215 Olds |
Re: Muncie M22 ?
"One thing I gotta mention is that the shifter on mine sticks out the side of the tunnel instead of on top like the original shifter. It makes it a bit tight in front of the seat side............."
Hurst makes a lot of different sticks. On my 1970 442, for example, the stick has a dogleg that puts it about centered above the tailhousing. Yes, the shifter mechanism is still on the side, but the stick is offset from there. This was done to fit the factory console. |
Re: Muncie M22 ?
Thats a good point Joe! On mine, since my shifter is a V-gate instead of an H, it doesnt need side to side movement. If It was an H pattern without an offset shifter, I think there could even be some interference with the shifter and the steering wheel. I went to a 14" wheel and my shifter comes close to it.
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