Ford 428 Cobra Jet vs. 428 Super Cobra Jet Trivia Quiz

Ford’s 428 Cobra Jet stormed onto the scene in 1968 and won the hearts of drag racing fanatics. It’s proven horsepower, torque and reliability are legendary with models being sought after by collectors.

Beginning in 1969, Ford added more performance and reliability to the 428 via the 428 Super Cobra Jet.

How well do you know the differences between the CJ and SCJ? Take our trivia quiz to find out!

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What are key giveaways that a Mustang has a 428 SCJ rather than a 428 CJ?

Both Horns Located on Passenger Side

Engine Oil Cooler

Ram Air Shaker Scoop

Extra Shock Tower Bracing

Both 428 CJ and SCJ Mustangs received shock tower bracing and were available with or without Ram Air. However, the 428 SCJ Mustang used an engine oil cooler in front of the radiator. The oil cooler's placement meant that there wouldn't be any room for an air conditioning condenser. The engine oil cooler also meant that the driver's side horn had to be located on the passenger side (two horns side by side).

Both 428 CJ and SCJ Mustangs received shock tower bracing and were available with or without Ram Air. However, the 428 SCJ Mustang used an engine oil cooler in front of the radiator. The oil cooler's placement meant that there wouldn't be any room for an air conditioning condenser. The engine oil cooler also meant that the driver's side horn had to be located on the passenger side (two horns side by side).

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Which of these was the first to use the 428 CJ motor?

1968 Shelby GT500

1968 Mustang

1967 Shelby GT500

Neither the 1967 or 1968 Shelby GT500 used the 428 Cobra Jet, rather they used a modified version of the 428 Police Interceptor. The 1968 Shelby GT500KR, however did use the 428 CJ.

Neither the 1967 or 1968 Shelby GT500 used the 428 Cobra Jet, rather they used a modified version of the 428 Police Interceptor. The 1968 Shelby GT500KR, however did use the 428 CJ.

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Which Shelby Mustang was the first to use the 428 Super Cobra Jet?

1967 Super Snake

1968 Shelby GT500KR

1969 Shelby GT500

The 1969 Shelby GT500 was the first Shelby in which the 428 Super Cobra Jet was available.

The 1969 Shelby GT500 was the first Shelby in which the 428 Super Cobra Jet was available.

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The 428 CJ used smaller cylinder head valves than the 428 SCJ?

True

False

All 428 Cobra Jet and Super Cobra Jets from 1968-1970 used the same cylinder heads 'C8OE-N,' which featured the same valve train components.

All 428 Cobra Jet and Super Cobra Jets from 1968-1970 used the same cylinder heads 'C8OE-N,' which featured the same valve train components.

5 / 10

The Mustang 428 CJ did not use staggered rear shocks while the SCJ versions did?

False

True

All 428 CJ and 428 SCJ Mustangs with manual transmissions received staggered rear shocks. Both the 428 CJ and 428 SCJ with automatic transmissions did not use staggered rear shocks.

All 428 CJ and 428 SCJ Mustangs with manual transmissions received staggered rear shocks. Both the 428 CJ and 428 SCJ with automatic transmissions did not use staggered rear shocks.

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The 428 SCJ produced how much more horsepower over the 428 CJ?

0

20

30

15

Both the 428 CJ and 428 SCJ were rated exactly the same. The difference between the CJ and SCJ was the durability of their internal engine components.

Both the 428 CJ and 428 SCJ were rated exactly the same. The difference between the CJ and SCJ was the durability of their internal engine components.

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The 428 Super Cobra Jet was available in which Mustang body styles?

Coupe

Convertible

Fastback / Sportsroof

Both the 428 CJ and SCJ were available in all three body styles.

Both the 428 CJ and SCJ were available in all three body styles.

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The Mustang 428 Super Cobra Jet was available with or without Ram Air?

True

False

True. The Mustang 428 SCJ was available without Ram Air (VIN Code Q) or with Ram Air (VIN Code R).

True. The Mustang 428 SCJ was available without Ram Air (VIN Code Q) or with Ram Air (VIN Code R).

9 / 10

The 428 CJ used a hydraulic camshaft, while the 428 SCJ used a mechanical one?

True

False

False. Both the 428 CJ and SCJ used the same hydraulic camshaft.

False. Both the 428 CJ and SCJ used the same hydraulic camshaft.

10 / 10

Which components were different between the 428 CJ and 428 SCJ?
check all that apply

Balancer / Crankshaft

Carburetor / Intake Manifold

Flywheel / Flexplate

Cylinder Heads

Connecting Rods / Pistons

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