Was there a 429 Cobra Jet?

Was there a 429 Cobra Jet?

The standard 429 engine was first introduced in 1968, but the 429 Cobra Jet did not become available until 1970, with the 429 Super Cobra Jet becoming available in 1971. The production life of the Cobra Jet was very short with it being phased out in 1971.

What kind of engine is the 429 Cobra?

429 CJ via Bill Cook The 429 Cobra Jet was a V8 engine offered by Ford Motor Company in the early 1970s that was a performance version of its regular 429 engine. This engine was primarily known for its use in the Ford Torino and was a part of the Ford 385 engine family.

When did the Cobra Jet engine come out?

The standard 429 engine was first introduced in 1968, but the 429 Cobra Jet did not become available until 1970, with the 429 Super Cobra Jet becoming available in 1971.

Where does the name 385 Cobra engine come from?

The 385 name came from the 3.85 inch crankshaft stroke that was available in this engine family. There was also the Super Cobra Jet which offered and additional bump in performance.

What kind of pistons does a Cobra Jet engine use?

The cobra jet engine used cast pistons while the super cobra jet used a forged manufactured piston. The valvetrain used the common pushrod overhead valve system with 2 valves per cylinder, one intake and one exhaust. The cobra jet valvetrain used guide plates and hardened pushrods, with the super cobra jet using solid lifters.

When did the 429 Cobra Jet engine come out?

The 429 Cobra Jet and Super Cobra Jet were not unlike many of the other specific engines in that era that did not have a very long production life. The standard 429 engine was first introduced in 1968, but the 429 Cobra Jet did not become available until 1970, with the 429 Super Cobra Jet becoming available in 1971.

When was the Cobra Jet engine phased out?

The production life of the Cobra Jet was very short with it being phased out in 1971. Although the officially published power numbers for the 429 Cobra Jet were only slightly greater for the regular 429, the hardware differences and reviews would lead one to believe that the delta was much greater.

Is the 427 jet head the same as the 428 Cobra Jet head?

The High-Riser is an all-out racing head with smaller chambers, huge valves, and ports. This head does not work well on anything but a 427 due to valve-to-bore interference issues. The 428 Cobra Jet head is virtually the same casting as a 427 Medium-Riser in terms of valve and port size.

Where is the part number on a 429 CJ Mustang?

The part number is located between the center two exhaust ports facing upwards. This is the only part number for 429 CJ/SCJ heads. The transmission code to ID whether you have a 4 speed or C6 is on the sticker on the driver’s door. a “6” is for 4 speed (close ratio) and a “U” indicates the C6 automatic.