1968 Mustang Engine Information – 428 cubic inch V-8 (7.0 L Cobra Jet V8)

The 428 CID engine was developed in 1966 to replace the 390 used in the larger cars. 1969 was the first year that Ford installed a 428 cu inch engine in a Mustang. In designing the engine, the engineers used some parts from the 427, added some new parts and produced the 428. The engine was an awesome performer and is still prized as a premium muscle car engine today. They are getting harder and harder to find.

The 428 Cobra Jet engine used a nodular cast iron block and crankshaft, forged steel piston rods and aluminum pistons. The 428 Cobra Jet used an external oil cooler as well.