What is the Oldsmobile 442 stock engine?

The Oldsmobile 442 didn't have just *one* stock engine throughout its production run (1964-1987). The engine offerings varied significantly year to year. However, the name "442" itself is a reference to its performance options, specifically:

* 4: Four-barrel carburetor

* 42: 425 cubic inch displacement engine (though this wasn't always the case; other engine sizes were offered).

Therefore, there's no single answer. To know the stock engine for a specific year's Oldsmobile 442, you'd need to specify the model year. Common engine options included various sizes and configurations of Oldsmobile's V8s, such as:

* 330 cubic inch V8: An early option.

* 400 cubic inch V8: Became a very popular and common engine in 442s.

* 425 cubic inch V8: The engine that gave the 442 its name (though not always standard).

* 455 cubic inch V8: A high-performance option in later years.

In short, you need to specify the year to determine the stock engine for that particular Oldsmobile 442.