Author Topic: Oldsmobile 442 (Read 1383 times)

mrthompson · « **on:** May 31, 2005, 02:20:11 pm »

Definition of 4-4-2 from the Oldsmobile Factory Literature:
1964 (Original meaning)
4: Four Barrel Carburetion
4: Four On the Floor
2: Dual Exhausts

1965 (First year of automatic transmission option on 442)
4: 400 Cubic Inch Displacement
4: Four Barrel Carburetion
2: Dual Exhausts

1985 to 1987 (Last of RWD 442s)
4: Four speed automatic
4: Four barrel carburetor
2: Dual exhaust

1990 and 1991 (FWD 442)
4: Four cylinders
4: Four valves
2: Two camshafts

Obtained from http://www.442.com/oldsfaq/of442.htm#442 Meaning(s)

barrie1 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2005, 02:20:16 pm »

Yes a nice sportie car for its day with lots of giddy up and go. I have had several and would enjoy another one again someday if the price is right. You were answered in the other thread with the correct answer as well in case you haven't checked yet.

(Message edited by barrie1 on May 31, 2005)

Wetson · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2005, 02:39:22 pm »

I loved the Olds 442. I want Oldsmobile back (Like it was in the old days when it really made cars) <grin>

goray · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2005, 03:57:00 pm »

so 654 is good for
6 cyl.
5 speed
4 valves

Bullet Blue · « **Reply #4 on:** June 01, 2005, 09:17:40 am »

Olsmobile Eighty-eight?

mrthompson · « **Reply #5 on:** June 01, 2005, 09:19:52 am »

"Olds 88"

The average age of owners.

Railton · « **Reply #6 on:** June 01, 2005, 10:08:45 pm »

Not your Fathers Oldsmobile...
Railton

barrie1 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 02, 2005, 12:38:39 am »

Mr.Thompson are you sure of that, Railtons picture is an Olds engine that belongs to someone much younger.

ovr50 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 02, 2005, 12:56:13 am »

Rail - that looks to be one bad mutha of a boat. Love to see (hear) that sucker go...whoeee

Railton · « **Reply #9 on:** June 02, 2005, 11:08:54 am »

Ovr, I've got 8mm video. How do I transfer?
Railton