I know this is a Nova site, but I have a couple of Super Turbine 300's that both came out of 65 442's - they have the switch pitch type converters and I have the converters - the one has 73000 miles and the other around 90000 miles - they both worked fine when they were removed - anyone know what these should be worth? :confused:

To someone with an early Oldsmobile it could be substantial to make a numbers car. Those transmissions were not that good a unit when new, so I do not see any other reason to use one.

Someone told me they were a popular tranny for certain drag cars (with modifications I'm sure) ever hear that?

i'd see it as a core. anything that'd be used for racing or anything else for that matter it'd need complete rebuilding, modding etc...

i'd say about $100-$150 bucks

www.442.com (http://www.442.com)
might find a buyer there, but the classifieds are not free, and the users are very picky.

I'll probably just ebay em - that is about what I thought they would be worth - not looking to retire off them, just tired of moving them in my garage!! - thanks guys!

you might call around local to you. check the transmission rebuilders. they might have a need for cores. ;)

Here's some info on the tranny...it was actually a pretty good unit back in the day. Audience for this piece is limited...but somebody out there may need one. Good luck...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Turbine_300

Wikipedia did a very good job of describing the design of the unit but really left out the reliability issues of them. Having worked in a GM dealership when they were in production I can say we saw our share of failed units. If the same design was to be produced now with electronic controls and CNC machined parts it might be a better unit. The short production life should be testament to the viability of the unit.

...The short production life should be testament to the viability of the unit...

I would have to disagree with that statement somewhat - the Jetaway 315 that was the predecessor to the ST 300, was in production from 1956 to 1964 - I think the short life span of the ST was more the result of the evolvement of the 3 speed transmissions - the ST was actually the stepping stone to the TH350 as it shares some of it parts - the 2 speeds were very viable for there time - I just don't think any of them were strong enough in stock form to handle the increase in HP that the cars were starting to produce in the 60's - I know my brother tore his Powerglide up numerous times in his 62 Impala!! - the result of too many R to L maneuvers!! LOL!! - I'm sure none of you guys ever did any of those!! :noway: