For the 1969 model year, Ford really upped the ante when it came to performance per dollar. The new 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 equipped with the 428 Cobra Jet (CJ) V8 or 428 Super Cobra Jet (SCJ) V8 had a purchase price an average buyer could afford yet had fantastic performance that was the envy of most muscle car owners.
Would definitely have to agree they were quite formidable, i've only seen a couple on the streets back then. You could tell they were all business. I wasn't a fan of the 428 for some reason? I always liked the 429 and Boss 429. Maybe cause we had 2 Tbirds a "68" and a "71" with the 429 and it was ridiculous what they were capable of, even in a roughly 6000 lbs car. Man I miss those days!!!
Pretty good video. I had to skip forward a few times to stop hearing the narrator say "Cobra Jet" or "Super cobra Jet".
For big block Fords, I am partial to the FE series. But I'm kind of with jts71mach1, the 428 never did anything for me. Never had one. But never got excited when seeing or hearing about one. I feel they were like the Mopar 440 and 426 Hemi motors. Extremely heavy rotating assemblies. Kind of a slow lethargic revving motor. Yeah, a lot of low end torque to spin tires. I think low end torque gives some people a sense the motor is making a lot of power throughout the entire RPM range.
I certainly wouldn't pass up a 428 especially after seeing and hearing this car run tonight. This is one of 50 Cobra Jets made. This car is 1 of 10 light weights delivered to Bob Tasca Ford. Apparently, Bob had all 10 weighed and kept the 2 lightest ones for himself. This car was one of them and was sent to Holman and Moody for race preparation.
I saw other R code 428 Mustangs tonight at a show I attended and all I have to say is I wouldn't want to change the spark plugs! Looks a little too tight for my liking.
I agree with the consensus of never being a big fan of the 428 although with the others I must admit that I have never had one either. I am sure having one would change my mind. :)
(08-22-2017, 11:37 AM)Mustangmike Wrote: I certainly wouldn't pass up a 428 especially after seeing and hearing this car run tonight. This is one of 50 Cobra Jets made. This car is 1 of 10 light weights delivered to Bob Tasca Ford. Apparently, Bob had all 10 weighed and kept the 2 lightest ones for himself. This car was one of them and was sent to Holman and Moody for race preparation.
I saw other R code 428 Mustangs tonight at a show I attended and all I have to say is I wouldn't want to change the spark plugs! Looks a little too tight for my liking.
I am fortunate, at least I consider myself so, to be the owner of a '69 R code Mach 1. It was a mess that the PO had given up on mid-restoration when I bought it. The restorer took 2 1/2 years and it is a blast to drive and quite the eye catcher. And yes, the spark plug change is a project in itself. Removing and replacing the plug wires without damaging them is no small task and the plug removal/install is a nightmare on #'s 7 and 8 if your equipped with power brakes. Standard brakes may be easier.
There is a lot to be said for a high revving small block but the big block is my preference. Kind of like shooting guns. Bigger and louder is my choice. Dave R.
(08-22-2017, 11:37 AM)Mustangmike Wrote: I certainly wouldn't pass up a 428 especially after seeing and hearing this car run tonight. This is one of 50 Cobra Jets made. This car is 1 of 10 light weights delivered to Bob Tasca Ford. Apparently, Bob had all 10 weighed and kept the 2 lightest ones for himself. This car was one of them and was sent to Holman and Moody for race preparation.
I saw other R code 428 Mustangs tonight at a show I attended and all I have to say is I wouldn't want to change the spark plugs! Looks a little too tight for my liking.
I am fortunate, at least I consider myself so, to be the owner of a '69 R code Mach 1. It was a mess that the PO had given up on mid-restoration when I bought it. The restorer took 2 1/2 years and it is a blast to drive and quite the eye catcher. And yes, the spark plug change is a project in itself. Removing and replacing the plug wires without damaging them is no small task and the plug removal/install is a nightmare on #'s 7 and 8 if your equipped with power brakes. Standard brakes may be easier.
There is a lot to be said for a high revving small block but the big block is my preference. Kind of like shooting guns. Bigger and louder is my choice. Dave R.
The 428 engine definitely sits snug in the compartment. I was just curious if it is easier to access the difficult spark plugs from the underside of the car? I can only imagine it can be a nightmare! Back in the day, when someone brought their car in for service I am curious how many service tech's didn't replace those difficult plugs.
If I ever find an big block engine to drop in my Fairlane I would do so. There is plenty of room to do so. But right now I am going to stay on course with the 302. There are just too many expensive parts I would need to change course.
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