Fella ridin his aped Hog along Lake Shore Drive. For full policy documentation refer to the following link: I have a 428 FE engine in my car from back in the day (60's). The car, dubbed the KR-8 for "King of the Road '68," was blazing fast, so Tasca used his clout as one of the top-selling Ford dealers in the country to pressure Ford into considering a production version to compete with faster GTOs and Camaros. The damper is bolted to the crank with the spacer sleeve in place to locate it correctly. Step 5. . 350 tradition of having integrally cast Shelby Cobra markings, a hint at its '63 427 Galaxie parts bin origins. That car was named the Boss 302. A cooler charge is a denser charge with greater power potential. The W code 427 was the standard engine in the 1968 Mercury Cougar GT/E. Digging into Tasca Ford's parts bins, Tiberiis also came up with a set of C8AE-6049-K 406 heads, a 427 distributor, higher flow fuel pump, 427 Fairlane headers, Police Interceptor intake with a Holley four-barrel carb, and a 390 GTA hydraulic camshaft. Used across many Ford and Mercury car lines, the 428 CJ was a less expensive replacement to the 427-cu.in. During his visit to Tasca Ford, Hot Rod's Eric Dahlquist made the following notes about the modifications to Tasca's KR-8 Mustang. His list includes crosses, Ramallet o storage tomatoes, and various other types. 500 block weighs. Duration becomes progressively longer with each type. Power was sent to the rear wheels via a Ford 9 inch rear end with an optional Traction-Lok limited-slip differential. When Tenn Xoomsai Na Ayudhya went to renovate his house in central Bangkok, The 428 Police Interceptor engine was topped with a pair of Holley 600 CFM carburetors, a mid-rise aluminum intake, and were available with either a four-speed manual or a three-speed automatic. Shelby rated the '67 G.T. Bob Tasca Sr. is still known to show up for work. In the years since, both Ford Motor Company and the enthusiast have discovered the potential of the 385-series big-block and embraced it like a lifelong friend. Terms of Service. Like the Chevy L-88 was 5 hp less than the trip set up Corvettes, because they lied their ass off to keep people from buying the L-88 who didn't know what they were getting into. firefighters tried to get police to the scene earlier. I dictated the engine component and design criteria for the 428 GT (later renamed "428 Cobra Jet") since we only had time to validate the product program content with a component exploration engine series and a single "shot" production release series. Nico has put together an impressive list of tomato varieties for 2021. Free shipping for many products! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. he did exactly what weve all dreamt of doing: he brought [image: The Genius of W. Eugene Smith] The story of Eugene Smith, also I just learned that Plomb made tools for Firestone. This upgrade offered: The 429 motor was phased out in 1973. They were so impressed with their new creation that they took it to Dearborn to show the engineers and executives at Ford. Aside from rarity and size, the Boss 429 wasn't much to brag about on the street. I am considering purchasing an O/T 1966 Mecury with a 428 Police Interceptor engine. "Some people from Ford came out to drive the car and they convinced my father to take it to Detroit to prove to the big-shots out there that he could build a better performance car than Ford. The stock -inch hex ends of the stock oil pump drive are known to shear, so a superior Melling IS-60 driveshaft is substituted. Yep, I'm a hack. I was thinking to myself, 'When is he going to shift?' A forum community dedicated to hot rod owners and enthusiasts. The SCJ block is the same as a CJ. popular, in fact even more so given that fuel for cars was difficult to Maybe we don't need coolest thing you'll see all day, virtual roller c no lights, no signals, no round about and no co Grandson brought this collection of things from hi think this is still handy? more cont A teaser trailer just dropped for Twisted Metal, a new series based on the I matriculated into the Engine Cooling Section (3 months) and then into the "FE" (390 - 410 - 428) Engine Section in September, 1965. Sealed Power forged aluminum 10.5:1 pistons (PN L2303NF-040) replace the original cast units and weigh 840.3 grams with pins. Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Movinman, Oct 12, 2012. If you've found a 460 crank, expect to see a 2Y, 2YA, 2YAB, or 2YABC. The CJ's two-bolt mains give way to four-bolt mains, the pistons are forged aluminum instead of cast, a 780 CFM Holley carb sits atop a bespoke intake manifold, there's an oil cooler hanging off the front of the radiator support . The official Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet was fitted with the police interceptor V8, though in a slightly different form than theTasca Ford version. Don't use straight rubber fuel line, as it tends to kink, restrict fuel flow, and lead to erratic operation. The aluminum heads used in the Boss Cylinder heads for these engines can be successfully reworked with larger valves and a good port job for improved breathing. Apparently, the engineers felt that a little publicity, followed by a push from consumers, would convince Ford's top brass to offer the KR-8 performance package. Lifters are Sealed Power (PN HT2083), which are functionally identical to stock Ford items. Are they worth playing with? . Ford's first 385-series performance embrace was in '68-'69 when they developed the Blue Crescent (Boss 429)-a hemi-head version of the 429ci big-block for NASCAR use. Don wanted a true '67 Shelby driving experience, right down to the log-style cast iron exhaust manifolds. It seems it attracted too much attention from the wrong kind of folks in the late-night hours. Privacy Policy. you could be driving 15 mph and just floor it, and it would break the tires loose, you certainally didnt have to powerbreak it to spin the tires like every other car.my father had a 74 caprice with a 454 and the Tbird was far faster than the 454. "It became one of the most controversial stories I ever did.". I am looking at building a kit car and using this engine. In '67 the PI engine got the 390GT cam. The engine was delivered to Donald Wood and his team at R.A.D. We're talking a remanufactured .030-inch overbore block, aluminum Cobra Jet heads, 10.5:1 compression, aggressive hydraulic camshaft, dual-plane intake manifold, and more. "385" series. 500 5.4L engine block on this same machine. jacket and regulatory safety ponytail. Why did we bring together motorcycles and surfing for a second e Theres a type of convertible thats like a taxi top, where the back row 3) An oil cooler The 428 Police Interceptor engine was topped with a pair of Holley 600 CFM carburetors, a mid-rise aluminum intake, and were available with either a four-speed manual or a three-speed automatic. I was present when the first 428 CJs came off the line and I can still recall how the in-plant final inspection dynamic test drivers could not wipe the smile from their faces when they went onto the dyno rolls pit and ran the CJs through acceleration, cruise, deceleration, drivability, and dynamics checks. How To Build A Big-BlockWe've just covered the basics of the super-simple 385-series big-block family. The CJ block differs from the plain 428 due to the additional webs cast into the main bearing saddles. Interestingly the mission to build the 428 cu. Its due to be sold on the 24th of October in London, and its being offered without a reserve. 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan Red "FDNY (The Official Fire Department Ci. Compared to Shelby's 355/462 claim, the extra 22 hp was likely caused by the slightly hotter cam and lack of fan/alternator drag. Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0 If youd like to read more about this Cobra Jet or register to bid you can click here to visit the listing on RM Sothebys. According to his breakdown, Fords accounted for only 7.5 percent of all '66 high-performance vehicle sales. Note: Tasca Ford remains in business today, although the location has moved from East Providence to Cranston, Rhode Island. "Ok BLB-ers! We beat everything they had. 500s except for three cars ordered with the 427 side oiler. The fuel pump drive eccentric is trapped between the cam gear and lock bolt and uses a drive pin to prevent slippage. design. Ford needed a better NASCAR and NHRA motor. IF it is a real CJ, general consensus on the web, a fully rebuilt completely original CJ has a median of around $4,000-$5,000 give or take. delivered new to Chinetti-Garthwaite Imports in Pennsylvania. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Not quite. somewhere by a couple real healthy bolts. It's virtually impossible to confuse them with their standard and Cobra Jet counterparts. Canted-valve cylinder heads forming a slightly hemi-spherical combustion It was offered with the C6 automatic or the 4-speed manual transmission, with three differential ratios on offer, uprated front shock towers, front disc brakes, a functional hood scoop and a "C . Where this casting varies is rocker-arm type. Because the Stealth is a dual-plane manifold, it has long intake runners that will yield good low- and mid-range torque. But what about the actual KR-8 Mustang? He was already compiling sales statistics for performance cars and sales of options like limited-slip differentials. When you need power at wide-open throttle, the Stealth's wide runners enable your engine to breathe aggressively and make power on the high end. A detuned version of this engine went into the limited-production '69-'70 Boss 429 Mustang. Salone di Londra 1968. When these heads cannot be found, Police Interceptor heads are an excellent alternative. design, more tamed down. The heads seal using Fel-Pro composite head gaskets (PN 8554PT). The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved sweeping changes today The 428 and 410 are the only externally balanced FE engines, so dampers and flywheels cannot be mixed with internally balanced FE components. The differences for the SCJ were: 1) The beefer 427 "LeMans" connecting rods. The '67 Shelby G.T. in. The 460 motor is a 429 with longer stroke, same bore. 428 vs 427. the 427 is a large bore short stroke motor (4.23" bore x 3.78" stroke) made to produce horsepower at high rpms. The 428 PI used in the early Shelby GT500s was necessarily an EPA-CARB certified product and it used all the components, carburetors, cylinder heads, intake, and exhaust systems of the production 1967 - 1968 428-4V PI, without substitution. Are speed parts readily available for these? It was a leaner mill with a skirtless block like the 289/302/351ci small-block. a Ford product. with a less than complimentary nickname, but the mishmash of manufactured gasoline and air into the chamber. Although many early Mustang articles suggest that the 428 Cobra Jet was designed by Mr. Tasca, there are in fact more than 30 design differences between the components used by Mr. Tasca, the 428 PI, and the released 428 CJ. The 460 Cobra Jet (M-6007-E460) engine package offers you a complete engine that's ready to install. The Sealed Power moly piston rings are gapped at 0.022/0.024 (top/second). But on the street, where image is half the battle, the raw aluminum intake manifold and gold-tone Holleys made for pure spectacle. Ford engine designers first embraced deep-skirt crankcase architecture with the Y-block engine family of 1954, when weight wasn't a primary concern. 428 Cobra Jet Standard was 2.09 inch intake and 1.66 inch exhaust valves. Late in the 1966 calendar year Product Planning finally authorized the 428 GT-4V program for ASAP 1968 model year introduction. The luxury brand's centennial celebration will include two new Shinola Powered by Gasoline and Caffeine. Tool chest? This 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS was completed on April 30, 1974, and was If you miss the screw-in freeze plugs and four-bolt main caps, the "HP42" in the casting should get your attention. The 428 was the same Cobra Jet engine offered in the stock big block Mustang. Bentley T by Pininfarina. 's Steve Chmura bored the cylinders 0.040 over to correct for wear and taper. The real cobra jet block had reinforced webbing as well as a higher nickel content, i.e. 3000 miles!] three young designers who were recently selected as the finalists in the 500 KRs and all '69 and '70 G.T. All 429 cranks are marked 4U or 4UA. was first offered, the 460 was rated at 360 horse power with 10.5:1 compression. The total weight of the piston and beefy Shelby-specific wide-beam Police Interceptor forged steel rod is 1,730.2 grams. A true Cobra Jet block will have a C cast in the back the block where the bell housing bolts up. From The 1964 group included a supervisor, a principal engineer, five design engineers, and a Dynamometer Coordinator. Midway through the 1967 model year, the 427 was swapped out for a newer 428 Cobra Jet engine equipped with a Holley four-barrel carburetor. Head bolts torque to 95 lb-ft and crush the gaskets from 0.060 to 0.048 inch to deliver the stock 10.5:1 squeeze. Except for big-port 427 applications, all '67 FE engines used the same basic cylinder head casting. come by. Jeff Porter aka eltigre81 has sent us a recollection from his childhood and creating spaces intended for creativity and collaboration among design and Engine, the Tennessee Valley Railroad in Chattanooga. Not so the '67! Oh for the days when we could work on our own cars! Hot Rod magazine staffer Eric Dahlquist wrote an article about Tasca's KR-8 and suggested that readers contact Henry Ford II in Dearborn if they wanted to see the car in production. In stock trim, they make a sweet sound with their throaty exhausts and solid-lifter clatter. 1968 - The "W" engine was offered as an option in sales literature for Comet, Fairlane, Galaxies, Mercury, Cougar, Mustang & the Shelby Mustang GT 500. 728 Plumb tools, plus an unknown number of screwdr tool box? The Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet was Fords comeback king a car built to reclaim the crown that had been taken by other manufacturers who had rushed to build their own pony cars, then rapidly developed them until they had faster and better value for money models than Fords own offerings. appeared first on Hot Automakers are pouring money into research and development facilities, The 1967 Mustang 390 GT was a disappointment to Mr. Tasca of Tasca Ford in Providence, RI. accessories are considered. The Police Interceptor 428 was produced in 1966 and had a slightly better carburetor setup than the standard 428 as well as some general changes in the compression and the intake and exhaust settings of the lifters. The KR-8 Mustang eventually ran a best of 13.39 at 105. This is believed to be the last set of unused new-old-stock body panels for the Ford RS200 a mid-engined, all-wheel drive Group B rally, This is a one-of-a-kind American V12-powered sports car built by Bill Miller and his team in the mid-1950s. of Biglorryblogs pal over at T&D is looking for your help. in his own words When Dahlquist tested a production version of the 428 Cobra Jet in a lightweight '68 Mustang fastback (apparently one of the 50 cars built for racing) for the March 1968 issue of Hot Rod, he reported, "Everybody in Detroit is mad at us-except Ford. When those batteries need to get connected, but yo either for the mancave, the office, or the local b sometimes it's easy to spot the retired grandpa. The -inch main cap bolts torque to 100 lb-ft. A Crane flat tappet hydraulic cam (PN 34-C6OZ-B) was chosen for smooth street operation and low maintenance. The CJ block differs from the plain 428 due to the additional webs cast into the main bearing saddles. And if you have a healthy budget, the sky's the limit for displacement, horsepower, and torque. The 1967 and early 1968 428 Shelbys were built with the production 428-4V PI because that was the only EPA-CARB certified product available. It is accessed at the front of the block via a threaded plug (the mini flashlight is stuck into its hole). in. ), I think they are going to be at that all day. Last year, I grew Fortamino but the seeds didnt do well at all. With 2021 in full swing, many gardeners are looking for new varieties of plants to grow. You'll bot don't be a bitch, and don't mess with Tabitha. 428's, later cars were 429's. The heads and intake were unique to the 428CJ. The late program start necessitated furious design and development activity. The coating protects against scuffing should the oil be diluted by gas wash. It also permitted an better unshrouded mixture of examples of the photographic process that most of the people reading this What a good thing product placement can be for fre the first-ever 427 Dana Camaro, a very incredible Ariels are mighty low cars will they make parki in 1928 at Indianapolis, Leon Duray's Miller set a What it's like to be in a rig during a blizzard pi when traffic comes to a stop in front of you ge these would make terrific tool displays for a garage. The 428 Cobra Jet, introduced April 1968, What's more, you can push compression upward without concern over detonation because aluminum heads get rid of combustion heat better than iron heads. For a healthy street attitude, you're going to want a camshaft with a smooth idle yielding good low- and mid-range torque. Mustang that was owned by Bob Tasca Sr. and shoehorned a police interceptor 428 short-block V8 under the hood. If it happens to be a CJ or an SCJ crankshaft, you can expect to see a Brinell test mark indicating it was factory checked for hardness. Guy Martin spent 5 months building a working repli a couple more examples of weight savings achieved if you haven't gotten your Mopar barn find/project pot heads in Washington (where consumer pot is leg 1 of 58 Lamborghini Espada right hand drive, barnf 1944 - *boop* A Nazi gets a friendly send-off af Jan 1934 floods in Montrose / Los Angeles. If you can unearth a set of D0VE CJ/SCJ heads, you're even further ahead of the pack because these castings have greater valve and port size going for them. However the way horse power was stated changed during this time. It was heavily optioned when ordered new with air conditioning, tinted glass, power steering and power front disc brakes, a tilt-away steering wheel, GT equipment, a locking differential, sport deck rear seat, AM radio, and the interior decor group with the deluxe steering wheel. Kevin Marti confirms that the records his company has licensed from Ford do not include any 1968 Mustangs equipped with a "Q" engine code. These transes were quickly dropped from production. *Me & my dog Sarge :* However, it's apparent that Tasca technicians applied their own tricks, like tweaking the distributor, advancing the cam three degrees, and installing 427 rocker arms for more lift. The Ford dual-point distributor was converted to breakerless status with a PerTronix Ignitor kit (PN 1284) to eliminate point wear concerns. The X-100 is easily Fords most important concept carand it was distinctly in. In a stroke of genius, Tasca ordered a factory stock 428 Police Interceptor short-block assembly from Ford and discovered through creative fitting that the 427 heads would work on the 428 short-block with little more than piston notching for larger valves. The 428 (4.13" bore x 3.98" stroke) is a low rpm torque motor for the street. And if you're able to step up to the beef of a Cobra Jet head or block, you're going to get more power and reliability. If you're planning a solid cam or race-spec valve springs, upgrade to the cast iron stands used on 427s or billet aftermarket alternatives. If it is in fact a real police interceptor, it will have a factory aluminum intake. 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We suggest a PowerMax kit with compatible springs, lifters, and retainers. Because the D0OE forging tends to be scarce these days, the D6VE-AA and D7VE-AA truck rod forgings make excellent substitutes thanks to additional meat on the big end. ), Transistor ignition option: single point mechanical advance. larger ports and valves. The Centennial Bowl project in Las Vegas, which began in 2015, will consist It is also known as Radiator Charlies Mortgage Lifter, after Charles Byles (1890-1976), an auto mechanic, This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. The units were provided to the Dearborn Vehicle Assembly Plant (DAP) for the 50 white Mustangs (some of which were "lightweights" with no seam sealer and no sound deadener) built in December 1967. For years, we've known how Rhode Island Ford dealer Bob Tasca replaced the blown 390 in a '67 Mustang with a 428 Police Interceptor . Not intended for true racing durability, it lacked the Valve events are 0.489/0.498 inch (intake/exhaust) lift and 270/286 degrees advertised duration. Award-Winning Sun Sugar Cherry Tomatoes: Reliable and Resilient, Perfect for Organic Gardening! The pointer indicates where all Ford FE engines use a 7/16-inch-diameter cupped orifice plug to terminate the leading end of the upper oiling passage. The rear carb (PN R-2805), seen here, is chokeless. I bought a 72' Thunderbird yrs ago it was still pretty powerful. "He had made some exhaust modifications and put an aluminum intake on the 390. The Blue Thunder aluminum head from Coast High Performance is also an option with 2.25-inch intake and 1.88-inch exhaust valves with 74cc chambers. *[Back when cars needed to be worked on. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet Convertible "Michigan International Sp. They fitted high-performance 406 cylinder heads, an alloy police interceptor intake manifold, a high-flow Holley carburettor, and a slew of other performance parts. bottom end features of the side-oiler 427. The story has been told in numerous books and magazine articles. chamber, Rocker shafts were replaced with rockers riding on fulcrums with separate He thought the shifter was in 'D' but it was in '1.' A Snap-on impact driver eases the task of installing the screws that locate the cam retainer plate to the required 30 lb-ft. Pre-'63 blocks lack this plate and require a specific cam. A ring compressor eases installation. Auto Machine in Ludlow, Massachusetts, where it was brought back to as-new condition. Reading this brings up a question that I've always wondered about: what engine is preferred between the 428 police interceptor and cobra jet? 75 yr old woman keyed dozens of cars on her street Raymond Loewy. Neglecting it will result in low oil pressure, noisy lifters, and certain damage. 2.022"-2.037" (low riser intake before 3/15/1963). Regarding the 428, it also matters if the block is a true CJ block or a police interceptor block. You cannot really compare 69 with the 74 cars. 1969. pedestals, One long and one short rocker arm per cylinder, Bigger heads with larger ports and valves, Screw-in rocker studs in the early 70 models, Compression was increased from 10.5:1 to 11.3:1, Cast iron crank shaft with higher nodularity than the base 429, Mechanical camshaft with adjustable rocker arms. PI's are kinda like the the FE equivalent of "corvette motor". Learn more here! The Android Auto Coolwalk rollout continues, but in the meantime, Google is In '66 the 428 base engine was just a bored and stroked 390. . The cross-bolted main bearing caps and oiling improvements were missing. Crane single valve springs are well matched to the hydraulic cam. The comparable power outputs are as follows: *ALLOWED MAXIMUM POWER CONDITIONS FOR TEST: Maximum compression rated, maximum clearance, no air cleaner, exhaust headers, minimum exhaust back pressure, maximum carburetor air flow (no choke plate or throttle plates), high-hour engine with no alternator, manual control of fuel and spark: optimum (LBT) fuel and spark (MBT) advance, power level corrected to 60F at sea level standard barometer.
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