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19GMC63 · 08-31-2009, 01:23 PM

you could probably use your bellhousing, but the M22 probably has a smaller bearing retainer than the SM465. You would have to have a ring machined in the bellhousing opening, or there may be a larger aftermarket bearing retainer for the M22... I don't know. Either way, this would allow to keep your stock linkage then you would swap the 10 spline clutch disc for a 26 spline one.
The SM465 uses a fixed yoke, M22 uses a 32 spline slip yoke, so that's something to remember.
The SM465 only uses the bellhousing mounts and not a rear one... the M22 probably does.

If you are going to go through this trouble, I would probably go ahead and find something with overdrive for cruisability.

08-31-2009, 01:23 PM	#3
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: How hard is it? you could probably use your bellhousing, but the M22 probably has a smaller bearing retainer than the SM465. You would have to have a ring machined in the bellhousing opening, or there may be a larger aftermarket bearing retainer for the M22... I don't know. Either way, this would allow to keep your stock linkage then you would swap the 10 spline clutch disc for a 26 spline one. The SM465 uses a fixed yoke, M22 uses a 32 spline slip yoke, so that's something to remember. The SM465 only uses the bellhousing mounts and not a rear one... the M22 probably does. If you are going to go through this trouble, I would probably go ahead and find something with overdrive for cruisability.