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Originally Posted by Oldsguy
No, that is a misconception.
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Dan is correct. In the introductory year of 1964 the 442 used a 330 cu in 4bbl motor and 4 spd trans exclusively, thus the "4 spd, 4bbl, dual exhaust" definition. In 1965 the engine was bumped to 400 cu in and a Jetaway automatic was optionally available. Olds changed the definition to "400 cu in, 4 bbl, dual exhaust". By 1966, a 3 x 2 bbl induction was available and the name became meaningless ever since. By 1968 you could order a 442 with a 2 bbl motor and a 3 spd manual trans. In 1970 the engine went to 455. In 1972 the 442 was demoted back to an option package and was available with any Cutlass engine, including the single exhaust 350 2bbl motor. By the mid-1970s there was a V6 and 5 spd. And don't even get me started on the Quad442...
