442 Talk about the 442 within...

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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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i got my 1972 cutlass about three months ago. all original with few hail dents and minimal rust. it has a 455 in it and i want to make it into a 442. i know the numbers wont match but this is what i have to work with. any suggestions?
 
Old Sep 4, 2007 | 02:12 AM
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In 1972, the 442 was not a seperate model. It was just an options package.


Although there is some bad info mixed in, the FAQ at www.442.com will give you a good start.


Read up and ask away!


C.J.
 
Old Sep 4, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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thanks for the info. all i really want or "need" to do now is get a posi and some gears. i took it to the strip just to get some starting numbers and i ran a 14.5. not sure if your into the whole racing thing?
 
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