4 Speed Transmission



The Saginaw 4-speed transmission from General Motors is one of the most popular and widely used transmissions in the racing and rodding industry. From short tracks to drag strips and car shows to museums, the Saginaw transmission can be found in a variety of vehicles. The M21 & M22 is a four speed, RWD or 4WD transmission. The M21 & M22 is a Muncie engineering design, this transmission is aluminum case, extension housing and side cover. The side cover has seven bolts and two shift cams. The synchro rings have 35 teeth and the unit has a 4 step cluster gear. 2-, 4-, 5- & 6-Speed Manual Transmissions Whether you’re looking for a manual transmission as an OEM replacement part or looking to add a performance shifter to your speed machine, Summit Racing has all of the 2-, 4-, 5- and 6-speed manual trannys you need to keep charging to the front of the pack.

Having issues diagnosing problems with your M21 M22 4 Speed Muncie Manual Transmission? we can help.

Below you will find a detailed parts list for the M21 & M22 manual transmission that includes complete rebuilt transmissions bearing rebuild kits with and without synchro rings, gaskets and seals,small parts kits,bushings,individual bearings,slider,synchro rings,forks,gears and shafts. Also available are cover and case and Miscellaneous parts. If you need more information or cannot find the parts you need give us a call, if you would like to save money, ask about our good take out parts (GTO), they are inspected and guaranteed.

We have a large inventory of rebuilt M21 & M22 Manual Transmissions plus transmission parts. Our factory rebuilt re-manufactured transmissions are dyno tested before leaving the factory, ensuring the highest quality, We offer a no hassle 12 month warranty, performance guaranteed. The M21 & M22 is a four speed, RWD or 4WD transmission. The M21 & M22 is a Muncie engineering design, this transmission is aluminum case, extension housing and side cover. The side cover has seven bolts and two shift cams. The synchro rings have 35 teeth and the unit has a 4 step cluster gear. The reverse gears are helical cut and are located in the extension housing.

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Below we provide a M21 & M22 parts illustration to assist you with the correct identification of the parts you need. Select the parts you require from the following list and give us a call. One of the most common problems is rough bearing failure noise coming from the front of the transmission clutch area. This is generally caused by pilot bearing failure that generally damages the input shaft.

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ApplicationModel Years
Chevrolet 4 Speed 27 Spline1964-1967
Chevrolet & GMC Rock-crusher1966-1974

Need Stronger Parts?

Midwest Transmission can Cryogenic Treat any shaft or gear. This cryo treatment will add 30% in component strength. Call 888-824-2012 for a quote.

Rebuilt Dyno Tested M21 & M22 Transmissions 12 month warranty

Speed4 Speed Transmission
M20, M21 M22
DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
Rebuilt Transmission 1966-1974 M21 27 SplineMTGM016$1,200.00
Rebuilt Transmission M22 1966-1974 Rock CrusherMTGM038$1,666.67
Core Deposit for Above$1000.00

Rebuilt Overhaul Bearing Kits M21 & M22 Transmission

Illus. #DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
Kits w/OE Style Bearings
N.I.M20 (63-65) (72mm OD Input Bearing) TRSBK117A1$75.75
N.I.M20 (63-65) (80mm OD Input Bearing)*HD Kits AvailableMWTBK117$77.31
N.I.M21 M22 (66-74) (7/8″ Dia. Counter Shaft Pin) *HD Kits AvailableMWTBK117$77.31
N.I.M21 M22 (66-74) (1″ Dia. Counter Shaft Pin)*HD Kits AvailableMWTBK116$75.00
*HD Kits Available w/Max load Bearings
N.I.M20 (63-65) (80mm OD Input Bearing) TRSBK117HD$129.92
N.I.M21 M22 (66-74) (7/8″ Dia. Counter Shaft Pin)TRSBK117HD$129.92
N.I.M21 M22 (66-74) (1″ Dia. Counter Shaft Pin)MWTBK116HD$120.05
Bearing Kits
Kits w/OE Style Bearings & Syncro Rings
N.I.M20 (63-65) (72mm OD Input Bearing)TRSBK117AWS$117.97
N.I.M20 (63-65) (80mm OD Input Bearing)*HD Kits AvailableTRSBK117WS$137.97
N.I.M21 M22 (66-74) (7/8″ Dia. Counter Shaft Pin) *HD Kits AvailableTRSBK117WS$137.97
N.I.M21 M22 (66-74) (1″ Dia. Counter Shaft Pin)*HD Kits AvailableTRSBK116WS$136.96
*HD Kits Available w/Max load Bearings
N.I.M20 (63-65) (80mm OD Input Bearing) TRSBK117HDWS$324.94
N.I.M21 M22 (66-74) (7/8″ Dia. Counter Shaft Pin)TRSBK117HDWS$324.94
N.I.M21 M22 (66-74) (1″ Dia. Counter Shaft Pin)TRSBK116HDWS$262.92

Gaskets & Seal Kits M21 & M22 Transmission

4 Speed Transmission
Illus. #DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
Kits w/OE Style Bearings
N.I.Gasket Kit MWTGS297-55$5.50
Gaskets
N.I.Gasket, Bearing RetainerTRS304301$2.93
Seals
79Shifter SealMWT100281$1.33
58Rear Seal (27 Spline Main Shaft) TRS44074$5.90
58Rear Seal (32 Spline Main Shaft) TRS34074$25.00
31Spacer Tube (Fits 1″ Counter Shaft) TRS3912195$5.95
Tapered Roll PinTRS304485$17.97

Small Parts Kit M21 & M22 Transmission

Illus. #DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
N.I.Small Parts Kit (7/8″ OD Counter Shaft) (M20) MWTSP297-50$25.42
N.I.Small Parts Kit (1″ OD Counter Shaft) (M21 M22) MWTSP297-50$25.42
N.I.Transmission Conversion Kit (Complete) (M21 to M22) TRS331066$3.93
Washers
Cluster Thrust WasherTRS3864860$3.93

Bushings Extension Housing M21 & M22 Transmission

441st GearTRS18-103-001$56.96
57Extension Housing (1.630″ OD) 35008$10.00
57Extension Housing (2.010″ OD)100408$10.00
Washers
Cluster Thrust Washer TRS3864860$3.93

Bearings M21 & M22 Transmission

Illus. #DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
10Input Bearing (Standard) TRSN307LOE$21.00
10Input Bearing (Heavy Duty) TRSN1307L$14.00
N.I.Input Bearing Slinger TRSSP835$3.93
47Rear Main Shaft Bearing (40mm ID, 23mm Thick, 90mm OD) TRS6308-N$12.00
47Rear Main Shaft Bearing (40mm ID, 23mm Thick, 90mm OD) Max load TRSM6308N$12.00
Pocket Needle Bearing (w/Cage MWTJV441419$10.50
Input Needle Bearing no cage MWTJV441419-N$10.50

Sliders M21 & M22 Transmission

4 Speed Transmission Mopar

Illus. #DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
36ASlider, 1-2 & 3-4 (Torque Lock Type) TRST10-15$28.98

Syncro Assemblies & Rings M21 & M22 Transmission

Illus. #DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
57Extension Housing (1.630″ OD)TRSWT266-62$7.50
Synchronizer Kits
M20 Syncro Ring Kit TRSSRK117$26.96
M21 Syncro Ring Kit TRSSRK116$26.96
M22 Syncro Ring Kit TRSSRK116$26.96
Synchronizer Components
411-2 Synchro Assembly (Complete) MWTAWT297-80A$85.80
36, 371-2 Synchro Key & Spring Kit MWTWT297-K$7.33
351-2 Synchro Ring (Early, Non-Stepped Shoulder) MWTWT297-14$8.50
351-2 Synchro Ring (Late, Stepped Shoulder) TRSWT297-14A$7.90
383-4 Synchro Assembly (Complete) MWTAWT297-2.5A$99.99
36, 373-4 Synchro Key & Ring Spring KitTRS304701-2K$4.94
353-4 Synchro Ring (Early, Non-Stepped Shoulder) TRSWT297-14$8.50
353-4 Synchro Ring (Late, Stepped Shoulder) TRSWT297-14A$7.90
36, 37Synchro Key 1-4 TRS304701-2$4.94

Shift Forks M21 & M22 Transmission

Illus. #DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
171-2 &3-4 Shift Fork MWTWT297-23$33.00
17Reverse ForkTRSWT297-23A$29.97

Gears M21 & M22 Transmission

Chevy 350 Manual Transmission

Illus. #DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
431st Gear (36 T) M21 (63) MWTWT297-12$86.19
431st Gear (36 T) (Except M22) (64-74) MWTWT297-12A$65.00
431st Gear (36 T) (M22) (64-74) MWTWT297-12B$125.00
431st Gear (M20), (M21), (M22) MWTWT297-36$89.00
522nd Gear (30 T) (Except M22) (63-74) TRSWT297-21$75.00
522nd Gear (30 T) (M22) (63-74) MWTWT297-21A$105.00
393rd Gear (27 T) (Except M22) (63-74) MWTWT297-11$55.00
393rd Gear (27 T) (M22) (63-74) MWTWT297-11A$105.50
52Reverse Gear (35 T) (63-74) MWTWT297-36$89.00
52Reverse Gear (40 T) (63-74) TRS290-36A$79.00
73Front Idler Gear (Except M22) 304819BCall
73Front Idler Gear (M22) TRSWT297-10B$45.00
73Reverse Idler Gear (27 T) 27 Spline MWTAWT297-10A$45.00
67Reverse Idler Shaft TRSWT297-35$15.35
Gear Kits
(Close Ratio = 26T Input Shaft, Wide Ratio = 21T or 24T Input Shaft)
N.I.M20 (10 Spline, 7/8″ Counter Shaft) Wide Ratio 2.56 1st Gear TRSGK-M20$606.96
N.I.M20 (10 Spline, 1″ Counter Shaft) Wide Ratio 2.52 1st Gear TRSGK-M20A$607.97
N.I.M20 (26 1″ Counter Shaft) Wide Ratio 2.42 1st Gear TRSGK-M20B$610.90
N.I.M21 (10 Spline 7/8″ Counter Shaft) Close Ratio 2.20 1st Gear TRSGK-M21$449.92
N.I.M21 (10 Spline 1″ Counter Shaft) Close Ratio 2.20 1st Gear TRSGK-M21A$608.90
N.I.M21 (26 Spline 1″ Counter Shaft) Close Ratio 2.20 1st Gear TRSGK-M21B$606.96
N.I.M22 (1st Gear Kit) Updated Incl. Gear, Spacer, Bushing, Bearing TRS18-410-014$306.96
N.I.Gear Conversion Kit (M21 to M22) w/ 10 Spline Input MWTGK-M22$575.00
N.I.Gear Conversion Kit (M21 to M22) w/ 26 T & 26 Spline Input Shaft TRSGK-M22A$729.92
N.I.Gear Conversion Kit (M21 to M22) W/ 21 T & 26 Spline Input Shaft TRSGK-M22B$1,227.97

4 Speed Transmission Chevy

Input, Main & Counter Shafts M21 & M22 Transmission

Illus. #DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
(Close Ratio + 26T Input Shaft, Wide Ratio = 21T or 24T Input Shaft
13Input Shaft (21 T) 10 Spline (66-70) (Wide Ratio) TRSAWT297-16B$112.56
13Input Shaft (21 T) 26 Spline (71-74) (Wide Ratio) TRSAWT297-16C$110.00
13Input Shaft (24 T) 10 Spline (63-65) (Wide Ratio) TRSAWT297-16A$117.08
13Input Shaft (26 T) 10 Spline (Except M22) (Close Ratio) MWTAWT297-16$85.00
13Input Shaft (26 T) 10 Spline (M22) (66-77) MWTAWT297-16U$194.60
13Input Shaft (26 T) 26 Spline (Except M22) (71-74) (Close Ratio) MWTAWT297-16D$110.00
13Input Shaft (26 T) 26 Spline (M22) TRSAWT297-16F$146.96
42Main Shaft (27 Spline) TRSWT297-2A$187.97
42Main Shaft (32 Spline) MWTWT297-2B$155.00
42Main Shaft (32 Spline) TRSWT297-2G$206.96
30Cluster Shaft (M20) (27-22-19-17) Close Ratio (63-65) MWTWT297-8$225.00
30Cluster Shaft (M20) (29-22-19-17) Wide Ration (63-65) MWTWT297-8A$138.46
30Cluster Shaft (M21) (25-22-19-17) Wide Ratio (66-74) MWYAWT297-8C$186.96
30Cluster Shaft (M21) (27-22-19-17) Close Ratio (66-74) MWTWT297-8D$180.00
30Cluster Shaft (M22) (27-22-19-17) Close Ratio (66-74) MWTWT297-8ECall
31Counter Shaft (7/8″ OD) (M20) MWTWT297-3$18.00
31Counter Shaft Pin (1″ OD) (M21) MWTWT297-3A$30.45
67Reverse Idler Shaft TRSWT297-35$15.35

Case & Cover M21 & M22 Transmission

Illus. #DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
11Case (7/8″ OD Counter Shaft) (M20) TRS18-410-001$412.92
11Case (1″ OD Counter Shaft) (M21) TRS18-410-002$350.35
55Extension Housing (27 Spline Main Shaft) (Pass. Side Speedo) TRS18-410-021$299.92
55Extension Housing (32 Spline Main Shaft) TRS18-410-022$271.91
Covers
Side Cover Kit (3/8″ External Threads) 304756KCall
Side Cover Kit (3/8″ Internal Threads) TRS18-410-023$264.94
Side Cover Shift Lug. 1-2 & 3-4 (Bolt Type) TRS18-598-005$71.91
Cover (Center Support) (Iron) TRS18-672-001$183.93

Miscellaneous Parts M21 & M22 Transmission

4 Speed Transmission Ford

Illus. #DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
Detent Ball, Reverse TRS453593$1.91
Detent Spring, Reverse TRST8B-42$1.91
Drive Speedometer Gear (8 T) 1.18″ ID, 1.76″ OD TRS3708145$18.00
Drive Speedometer Gear (8 T) 1.18″ ID, 1.84″ OD TRS3708144$18.00
Drive Speedometer Gear (8 T) 1.41″ ID, 1.84″ OD MWT3978758$18.00
3Front Retainer TRSWT297-6$21.00
Input Nut GM591150$10.00
N.I.Input Nut Wrench TRSWT297-W$19.85
Lug. Reverse (External Threads) TRS18-598-002-1X$68.98
Lug. Reverse (Internal Threads) TRS18-598-006$79.97
31Spacer Tube (Fits 1″ Counter Shaft) TRS3912195$5.95
Tapered Roll Pin TRS304485$17.97