turboguide transmission - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

variationperson · 06-15-2018, 02:46 AM

How many people have hear of it ,and is it Rare and a good transmission lmk thanks

**Bob B.** · 06-15-2018, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by variationperson

How many people have hear of it ,and is it Rare and a good transmission lmk thanks

I have heard of them, and seen a couple over the years. Came out in 1957, gone in 1961. Didn't have conventional gears, sort of a hydrualic CVT, similar to the Buick Dynaflow. Troublesome, expensive, and rare. Not sure how easy it would be to find parts and rebuild one today.

Funny thing about them, they didn't have a 'low'. Just 'Drive' and a 'retard' position for engine braking.

Not used in any trucks outside of the El Camino.

**Steeveedee** · 06-15-2018, 11:11 AM

Yeah, not all that common. I can imagine they would be tough to get parts for. I wouldn't use one unless it came with the car, and I wouldn't rebuild it when it let go, unless it was a 100 point car at a concours...which I would never own.

**Bob B.** · 06-15-2018, 04:05 PM

You know, it would be kind of neat if someone built a 'what if' truck. Say a high option 1958 Cameo or Fleetside with a 348 and Turboglide.

06-15-2018, 02:46 AM	#1
variationperson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Henderson,Ky Posts: 40	turboguide transmission How many people have hear of it ,and is it Rare and a good transmission lmk thanks

06-15-2018, 11:11 AM	#3
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,970	Re: turboguide transmission Yeah, not all that common. I can imagine they would be tough to get parts for. I wouldn't use one unless it came with the car, and I wouldn't rebuild it when it let go, unless it was a 100 point car at a concours...which I would never own. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

06-15-2018, 04:05 PM	#4
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,395	Re: turboguide transmission You know, it would be kind of neat if someone built a 'what if' truck. Say a high option 1958 Cameo or Fleetside with a 348 and Turboglide. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

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