Last month, we brought you Part 1 of 3 on how to detail a 428 Cobra Jet engine to concourse level, with Marcus Anghel of . The Ford Cobra Jet and Super Cobra Jet were introduced in 1970, and they were improvements over the 428s. Oddly, however, Ford never revised the sandbagged horsepower claims. are identical. We have 2 blocks here-both are 428s but one has some additional webbing on the main bearings. Lots of people have different opinions about the "Drag Pack" option described above, what it included, and which cars it was available for. It had four bolt mains, aluminum hemi-style heads and looked like no other engine. Identified by the letter W in the fifth spot of the VIN, this early 1968 edition was the only 427 with hydraulic lifters, an iron intake manifold, a single point distributor, a smog pump (Ford's Thermactor system), an automatic transmission (the four-speed was not available with the 427), and optional air conditioning. Two were offered for 428 Super Cobra Jet before and after that date. Cobra Jet | Hot Rod Forum Two-bolt main block Between 345-360 horsepower 428 Super Cobra Jet Internal structure differences included Lemans type cap screw rods The capscrews were shorter than the 427's to clear the block Externally balanced External engine oil cooler Here is some 429 info I gleaned off the net: First was the base 429, known as the Thunder Jet (TJ). Note that there is no mention of the Detroit Locker in the 1969 description, but it's clearly listed in the 1970 description. The spirit of Bob Tasca and Carroll Shelbys original 427/428 hybrids still live on today if youre lucky enough to see one in person. You true FE gurus can add/correct info to the above. The 428 Cobra Jet powered some of the fastest Ford Muscle Cars from 1968 to 1970, over nine Ford and Mercury models. They had introduced the 385 series in 1968 to start replacing the outgoing FE series. A true Cobra Jet block will have a C cast in the back the block where the bell housing bolts up. 429 Cobra Jet and Super Cobra Jet Vehicle Applications. (REGISTERED USERS DO NOT SEE THIS POST/AD! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community.
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