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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...

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...