wanting a good 4 speed saganaw or muncie
71nova_lover
04-25-2007, 04:01 AM
i want a good 4 speed to go behind my 350 not looking to spend a great deal of money in one right now
MrPbody
04-26-2007, 08:59 AM
71,
You need to decide what you want. Do you want a good transmission or a cheap transmission? Unless you trip over a "special" deal, the two are mutually exclusive.
The Muncie is far better than the Saginaw. Actually, the Borg Warner T-10 is far better than the Saginaw... If you're putting out any power to speak of, the Saginaw will live a short life.
Another choice to consider, and more plentiful, is the BW ST-10 (Super T-10). They were what came in '73-newer Corvettes and Trans Ams. MUCH better choice. Muncies are just as tough (maybe a little more) but much harder to find in usable condition.
Prices for "good" Muncies run around $500-$1,000, depending on numbers and condition (certain codes for GTOs and SSs shoot the price up even more, due to restoration values). ST-10s go for $500-$750. Many times, people will pay you to take their Saginaw away (it'll have lots of chunks missing in the gears...).
Jim
You need to decide what you want. Do you want a good transmission or a cheap transmission? Unless you trip over a "special" deal, the two are mutually exclusive.
The Muncie is far better than the Saginaw. Actually, the Borg Warner T-10 is far better than the Saginaw... If you're putting out any power to speak of, the Saginaw will live a short life.
Another choice to consider, and more plentiful, is the BW ST-10 (Super T-10). They were what came in '73-newer Corvettes and Trans Ams. MUCH better choice. Muncies are just as tough (maybe a little more) but much harder to find in usable condition.
Prices for "good" Muncies run around $500-$1,000, depending on numbers and condition (certain codes for GTOs and SSs shoot the price up even more, due to restoration values). ST-10s go for $500-$750. Many times, people will pay you to take their Saginaw away (it'll have lots of chunks missing in the gears...).
Jim
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