442 Definition

[DelOhio]

Ok quick question:

442 Stands for:

I know its something like
4 Barrel
4 Something?
2=Dual exhaust

Some one enlighten me on what the other four stands for.

 

[86oldsgbody]

4- Four Barrel
4- Four Speed
2- Dual exhast

 

[GP403]

http://www.442.com/oldsfaq/of442.htm

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

 

[pontiacgp]

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

I thought it meant

4: Four passengers
4: Four wheels
2: Two doors

 

[85 Cutlass Brougham]

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

I thought it meant

4: Four passengers
4: Four wheels
2: Two doors

Well, there was never a 442 built that did not have seating for 5, and some had seating for 6.

 

[DelOhio]

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


Thats the one I was looking for. I didn't know it had diff. meanings for diff. years. :idea: