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428 Cobra Jet Explained

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428 Cobra Jet Developed: 1962-1973 Engine Size: 6997cm3 – 7062cm3 or 7.0 litre – 7.1 litre Block type: Cast Iron medium-block V8 with steel crankshaft Configuration: OHV V8 Medium Block Racing Engine Fuel: Naturally Aspirated, Carbureted Power (Horsepower): 355 horsepower (265 kW) at 5400 rpm - 335 horsepower (250 kW) at 5200 rpm Torque: 462 lb⋅ft (626 N⋅m) at 2800 rpm - 420 lb⋅ft (570 N⋅m) at 3200 rpm Peak RPM: 6500rpm Fuel Economy: 15 miles per gallon Used: Ford GT 500 Shelby Cobra, Mercury, Cougar GT-E, 428 Cobra Jet, Ford Mustang, Torino, and Cyclone The legendary midyear introduction of the even modern Cobra jet engine was an excellent addition to the list of Ford engines. This engine as its name showing was specially built for the racing cars of Ford. It was the answer to the competitor pressure at that time when Chevrolet introduced its Mopar engines in 440 and 426 Hemi versions. It was the same time when Pontiac was offered with 421 an...
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The 289 Windsor V8 Small Block Explained

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Developed: 1962-2000 Engine Size: 4735cm3 – 5751cm3 or 4.8 litre – 5.8 litre Block type: Cast Iron small-block V8 Configuration: 90° OHV small-block V8, 4.380" bore spacing Fuel: Naturally Aspirated, Carbureted, 87 Octane Petrol Power (Horsepower): 140hp – 290hp Torque: 262 lb-ft – 385 lb-ft Peak RPM: 6000rpm Fuel Economy: 15 miles per gallon Used: Mustang, Fairline, Falcon, F-150, Explorer, Falcon GT In 1963, Ford has reached the new heights of innovation and developed a small block based V8 engine at its Windsor manufacturing facility. Ford named this engine 289 Windsor Small Block V8. It was the first 90-degree V8 engine of the world with 4737 cm3 displacement to the extended version of 5751 cm3. It was designed to be an all-purpose V8 for all kind of cars because Ford was then thinking to introduce the same engine to all its vehicles as they have done a few years ago with their Ecoboost engine family. London engines is a reliable shop to buy the repla...
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Ford Mondeo Saloon is a big sized vehicle with luxurious cabin

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Practicality and performance is absolutely fine Ford Mondeo Saloon is one of the best cars ever made by the company. Ford Mondeo saloon is a sharp looking, stylish, sleek in appearance, comfortable and practical vehicle of the house. It is very impressive from all dimensions.  Handling is great with absolute grip on roads due to low center of gravity. Long wheel based body structure gives extra space to décor world’s finest interior with great practicality. Cabin is very spacious. Engine is good and reasonable with good power and pick.  It is best for long cruising without any fatigue due to its comfortable luxury seats and steering wheel adjustments.  Its rivals are though very competent and worthy but it has its own impression. There is Honda Accord Saloon, VW Passat Saloon and Citroen C5 Saloon in competition with it but Ford is head and shoulders above from all of them due to its versatility. We offer Ford Mondeo Mark 4 engine for sale, Reconditioned a...
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Ford Flathead V8 Explained

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Developed: 1932-1953 Engine Size: 3621cm3 – 5522cm3 or 3.7 litre – 5.5 litre Block type: 90 degree V block Configuration: Flat Head Side Valves V8 Power (Horsepower): 60hp – 175hp Torque: 225 lb-ft – 265 lb-ft Peak RPM: 3400rpm Fuel Economy: 20 miles per gallon Units Produced: 19 million approx. Used in: Ford Model A, Ford Model B, Ford Model 18 Meet the first ever highly influenced and powerful engine which remained the leader of engines for decades. It is the first flathead V8 engine built by Ford. It was introduced in 1932 and it was the most advanced engine built by any automaker in the 30s. this engine has also owned the title of being the first mass-produced engine with the whole new technology in the history of cars till 1932. It was capable of generating only 65hp but in the 1930s, 65 hp was something more than anything developed by any engine. It was a monstrous engine of that time. This engine was introduced to only high-end luxury cars because the ma...
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