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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Hammer on September 18, 2016, 05:41:04 PM

Title: L30/M20
Post by: Hammer on September 18, 2016, 05:41:04 PM

I have a 68 L30/M20 Camaro I bought in 68. Over the years I had to replace the M20 transmission with another M20 transmission from another year car. I saved the original M20 and after reading that the original M20 transmission had heavy duty parts I was wondering if those parts are still available so I could rebuild that original Transmission? Or is this just a waste of time since the trans is light duty to begin with?

Thanks
Steve
Long Island NY

Title: Re: L30/M20
Post by: bcmiller on September 18, 2016, 05:43:57 PM

I would check with Jody on the Team Camaro site. Let me see if I can find his information.

I sent him a PM. Will send you a PM with his information. Crash may also work in Saginaws too, not sure.

Title: Re: L30/M20
Post by: Sauron327 on September 18, 2016, 09:59:53 PM

Just Google Jody's Transmissions to find his website.

Title: Re: L30/M20
Post by: bcmiller on September 18, 2016, 10:07:14 PM

Right.

Jody Haag - Jodys Transmissions.

Crash - Eric Davidson - Crash Enterprises.

Either one should be able to help you.

Title: Re: L30/M20
Post by: bcmiller on September 19, 2016, 03:51:12 AM

And I guess part of you earlier post was not answered. The Saginaw M20 is not a high performance unit, and it does have limited strength. But if you are looking to keep the car numbers matching/original, then just don't abuse it. It would be OK for a stock L30 if not abused.

The Muncie M20 is a tougher transmission, but if abused, it will break too.

Title: Re: L30/M20
Post by: bertfam on September 19, 2016, 01:55:57 PM

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The Muncie M20 is a tougher transmission, but if abused, it will break too.

It sure will!

Ed

Title: Re: L30/M20
Post by: bertfam on September 19, 2016, 01:57:27 PM

And the cluster gear (sans teeth)!

Ed

Title: Re: L30/M20
Post by: KurtS on September 21, 2016, 03:47:43 AM

That ain't nothing....

Title: Re: L30/M20
Post by: 69Z28-RS on September 21, 2016, 04:07:43 AM

Kurt, there HAS to be an interesting story about that particular transmission mishap..  :)   I doubt you were driving your mom to the grocery store..  :)

Title: Re: L30/M20
Post by: KurtS on September 21, 2016, 04:09:50 AM

That wasn't mine. :)

Title: Re: L30/M20
Post by: jdv69z on September 21, 2016, 12:47:48 PM

Back in the day (early 70's) I've seen the trans case exploded as well. Gears were fine!  ???

Title: Re: L30/M20
Post by: Kelley W King on September 21, 2016, 01:14:29 PM

Looks like a clutch let go without a blowproof bell housing to me.

Title: Re: L30/M20
Post by: BillOhio on September 22, 2016, 01:31:25 AM

wow. might not buff that out.

Title: Re: L30/M20
Post by: bcmiller on September 22, 2016, 12:04:16 PM

Quote from: KurtS on September 21, 2016, 03:47:43 AM

That ain't nothing....

I would like to know the story on that one...