324ci to a 442 ,can it be done?

55rocket · 11-23-2004, 08:47 AM

hey guys i wanted to know if it was possible to switch from the 324 i have know to a 442 ci . since parts are way harder to get for my existing engine, i want something more common. in the meantime i will put my 324 to the side and built it from scratch. will the 442 fit right in without having to manifacture mounts , and what tranny would be good?

mike88 · 11-24-2004, 08:48 AM

What model olds? Anything is possible,but due to the rarity of the442c.i. engine,you would be better off using a 350 or 455.

Oldsguy · 11-29-2004, 01:41 PM

I'm sorry if I am wrong, or sound mean, but Olsmobile never produced a 442 cubic inch engine. They manufactured a car with that nomenclature for a while though. You are probably thinking about an engine from a 442 car. Like Mike said, a 350 or 455 would be more probable.

55rocket · 11-30-2004, 03:25 PM

no, not mean at all , i didnt know but thanks. i will probaly just try a 350.
its a 88 holiday 1955

Oldsguy · 12-01-2004, 06:23 AM

The '55 year model is one of my favorites for style. I saw Budd Rogers '55 Holiday Hardtop in an issue of Rod & Custom last summer, beautiful car, green on green on green, wide whitewalls, very slick. If you can post some pictures it would be nice.

11-29-2004, 01:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,937	I'm sorry if I am wrong, or sound mean, but Olsmobile never produced a 442 cubic inch engine. They manufactured a car with that nomenclature for a while though. You are probably thinking about an engine from a 442 car. Like Mike said, a 350 or 455 would be more probable. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

12-01-2004, 06:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,937	The '55 year model is one of my favorites for style. I saw Budd Rogers '55 Holiday Hardtop in an issue of Rod & Custom last summer, beautiful car, green on green on green, wide whitewalls, very slick. If you can post some pictures it would be nice. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

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11-23-2004, 08:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
55rocket Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tustin CA. Posts: 6	hey guys i wanted to know if it was possible to switch from the 324 i have know to a 442 ci . since parts are way harder to get for my existing engine, i want something more common. in the meantime i will put my 324 to the side and built it from scratch. will the 442 fit right in without having to manifacture mounts , and what tranny would be good?

11-24-2004, 08:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
mike88 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: illinois Posts: 7	What model olds? Anything is possible,but due to the rarity of the442c.i. engine,you would be better off using a 350 or 455.

11-30-2004, 03:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
55rocket Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tustin CA. Posts: 6	no, not mean at all , i didnt know but thanks. i will probaly just try a 350. its a 88 holiday 1955