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What is a 429 Cobra Jet engine worth?

What is a 429 Cobra Jet engine worth?

If it’s a Super Cobra Jet (4 bolt mains, etc), it’s easily worth significantly more than $10K. A regular CJ 429 is tough to tell.

Did Ford make a 429 Cobra Jet?

The 429 Cobra Jet (429CJ) was fitted with a Rochester Quadrajet 700 cu ft/min (20 m3/min) 4-bbl carburetor, a larger camshaft; a special set of cylinder heads allowed for an 11.3:1 compression ratio, increasing output to 370 hp. The engine was fitted with or without a hood scoop, matched with a 3.25:1 rear-axle ratio.

Are 429 and 460 pistons the same?

429-460 blocks are basically all the same regardless of crank. Four bolt mains were installed on DOVE-A blocks, but they could be two bolt blocks too.

Is Ford 429 and 460 the same block?

Both the Ford 429- and 460-cubic-inch engines, members of the 385 family, fall into this category. Both came with the same block, so the only methods of positive identification involve locating the ID tag, measuring the stroke or verifying the crankshaft number. You cannot rely on decals or other visual items either, as they may be missing.

How much horsepower does a Ford Cobra have?

The engine produces 390 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 390 foot-pounds of torque at 3,500 rpm. The Cobra engine is built on a cast-iron block for strength. Other reinforcements include a forged-steel crankshaft, forged “H-beam” connecting rods and forged pistons .

What is 429 Ford bore and stroke?

Another engine of the Ford family that is still gaining steam is the 385 series, most commonly known as the 429 and 460. Both blocks share the same bore of 4.36″ but have different strokes. The 429 has a stroke of 3.59″ and the 460 has a stroke of 3.85″.

What is a Super Cobra Jet?

The Cobra Jet is a factory-fresh way to run in National Hot Rod Association Stock and Super Stock races, as well as the International Hot Rod Association , National Mustang Racers Association, and National Muscle Car Association. Under the hood is a 5.0-liter V8 with a Whipple supercharger bolted on, and interestingly,…