Muncie m20 vs M21 | Hot Rod Forum
They are for economy and street drivability and just cruising. The Muncie M21 is a close-ratio unit originally designed to be matched with 4.11:1 or 4.56:1 GM 4 Series differentials. The M21 was for higher performance cars. A close-ratio gearbox keeps shift points closer together, which keeps rpms up.