Certainly not, the standard base engine for the 1972 442 was a 350 2-BBL.
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Around 15-16 cubic feet
The 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme came with the Rocket 350 engine, which is part of Oldsmobile's Rocket engine family. The term "Rocket 350" refers specifically to the 350 cubic inch V8 engine that was designed for performance. It's important to note that both names refer to the same engine, but "Rocket 350" is the correct nomenclature.
324 cubic inch
With engine oil filter change , I BELIEVE that is ( 5 quarts ) for the 231 cubic inch V6 engine in a 1978 Olds Cutlass
Cubic Centimeter a standard for engine size
In 1979 Pontiac did not make available any 455 (cubic inch) engine. The largest available was a 400 4bbl in the Pontiac Trans Am (220 net horsepower). Also the "rocket engine" description was only applicable to the Oldsmobile Division. The 455 Rocket Engine (Oldsmobile) was discontinued in 1977 where the largest engine was the 403 cubic inch Rocket Engine V8 rated at 185 net horsepower available on the 98 (a 350 cubic inch was standard) and the Toronado. It was also sold to the Buick division and available on the Riviera.
Cubic inches of displacement in reference to a car is the volume of the cylinders in the engine in cubic inches. In most American muscle cars, part of the name refers to the displacement of the engine in cubic inches, for example the Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 has a 454 ci engine and the Oldsmobile 440 had a 440 ci engine.
The Oldsmobile 442 means (400 cubic inches-after '65) (four barrel carb) and (dual exhaust) if your car does not have these it is not a true 442. The 350 that year had only 160hp to 180hp but the 442 should have had the 455 and 270hp to 300hp. Are you sure your car is a 442? It may be a cutlass with a 442 paint job.
The "395558 2" stamp on an Oldsmobile motor indicates that it is a 1968 engine. The "395558" is the engine casting number, which corresponds to the 1968 Oldsmobile 350 cubic inch V8 engine. The "2" typically refers to the production month or a specific assembly line designation.
You can get a wiring diagram for your Oldsmobile 455 cubic inch engine alternator at most auto-parts stores. Oldsmobile service manuals will have the engine alternator wiring diagram and can be obtained from most local libraries.
The spark plug gap for a 1977 Olds 403 is listed as .060 inches.
88 Cubic Inches as standard.