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Originally Posted by joe_padavano
OK, to be completely correct, here's the list of 442 engines for 64-72:
1964 330 small block (4 speed only)
1965-67 400 short stroke
1968-69 400 long stroke
1970-71 455
1972 any available Cutlass engine (350 2bbl through W-30)
The switch to the 455 had nothing to do with "running cooler" and everything to do with GM lifting the 400 cu in limit on A-body cars in 1970.
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Just to add, the 442 model was only built for 4 years, 1968-1971. My 442 has a 455 but to be correct my 442 is a 1976 Cutlass with the 442 option. Olds went to the 442 option again after insurance companies started making it difficult for young people to buy the 442 models.