Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet Trivia Challenge Quiz

1968 Ford Mustang GT — 1968 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet. Photo: Ford.

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 428 CJ and SCJ powered Ford and Mercury models being sought after by collectors today.

Take our quiz below to test your knowledge on Ford’s 428 Cobra Jet.

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1 / 10

If you ordered a 428 Cobra Jet with either a 3.91 or 4.30 axle, you automatically received a Super Cobra Jet engine.

False

True

True. Whenever a 3.91 or 4.30 axle was ordered, the engine was automatically changed from a 428 Cobra Jet to a 428 Super Cobra Jet. You couldn't order a 428 Super Cobra Jet by itself without either a 3.91 or 4.30 rear axle.

True. Whenever a 3.91 or 4.30 axle was ordered, the engine was automatically changed from a 428 Cobra Jet to a 428 Super Cobra Jet. You couldn't order a 428 Super Cobra Jet by itself without either a 3.91 or 4.30 rear axle.

2 / 10

Both the 428 Cobra Jet and 428 Super Cobra Jet were available with optional ram air.

True

False

True. Both the 428 CJ and 428 SCJ were available with optional Ram Air.
• VIN Code Q was for non-Ram Air,
• VIN Code R was for Ram Air.

True. Both the 428 CJ and 428 SCJ were available with optional Ram Air.
• VIN Code Q was for non-Ram Air,
• VIN Code R was for Ram Air.

3 / 10

The 428 Cobra Jet used a hydraulic camshaft while the 428 Super Cobra Jet used a mechanical camshaft?

False

True

False. Both the 428 Cobra Jet and 428 Super Cobra Jet used the same hydraulic camshaft.

False. Both the 428 Cobra Jet and 428 Super Cobra Jet used the same hydraulic camshaft.

4 / 10

The 428 Super Cobra Jet was available in which 1969-1970 Mustang body styles?
Check all that apply.

Convertible

Fastback / Sportsroof

Coupe

Both the 428 Cobra Jet and 428 Super Cobra Jet were available in all Mustang body styles.

Both the 428 Cobra Jet and 428 Super Cobra Jet were available in all Mustang body styles.

5 / 10

428 Cobra Jets and 428 Super Cobra Jets with automatic transmissions used staggered rear shocks?

True

False

False. Only 428 Cobra Jets and 428 Super Cobra Jets with manual transmissions used rear staggering shocks.

False. Only 428 Cobra Jets and 428 Super Cobra Jets with manual transmissions used rear staggering shocks.

6 / 10

In which of these models did the 428 CJ appear?

1967 Shelby GT500

1968 Shelby GT500

1968 Mustang

The 428 Cobra Jet first appeared in the 1968 Mustang. Both the 1967 and 1968 Shelby GT500s used a modified version of the 428 Police Interceptor. The 428 Cobra Jet first appeared in the Shelby line with the introduction of the 1968 GT500 KR.

The 428 Cobra Jet first appeared in the 1968 Mustang. Both the 1967 and 1968 Shelby GT500s used a modified version of the 428 Police Interceptor. The 428 Cobra Jet first appeared in the Shelby line with the introduction of the 1968 GT500 KR.

7 / 10

The 428 Cobra Jet and 428 Super Cobra Jet used the same cylinder heads?

True

False

True. Both the 428 Cobra Jet and 428 Super Cobra Jet used the exact same cylinder heads - casting number C8OE-N.

True. Both the 428 Cobra Jet and 428 Super Cobra Jet used the exact same cylinder heads - casting number C8OE-N.

8 / 10

In which of these Shelby models was a 428 Cobra Jet available ?

1967 Shelby GT500

1968 Shelby GT500

1969 Shelby GT500

Both the 1967 and 1968 Shelby GT500 used a modified version of Ford's 428 Police Interceptor engine. While the 428 Cobra Jet was introduced in mid-1968, it was only available in the Shelby GT500 KR.

Beginning in 1969, the 428 Cobra Jet was standard in all GT500s.

Both the 1967 and 1968 Shelby GT500 used a modified version of Ford's 428 Police Interceptor engine. While the 428 Cobra Jet was introduced in mid-1968, it was only available in the Shelby GT500 KR.

Beginning in 1969, the 428 Cobra Jet was standard in all GT500s.

9 / 10

Both the 428 CJ and 428 SCJ were available with air conditioning?

True

False

False. The 428 Super Cobra Jet's engine oil cooler was placed in front of the radiator, which made placement of an A.C. condenser impossible. The 428 Cobra Jet was available with optional air conditioning, while the 428 Super Cobra Jet was not.

False. The 428 Super Cobra Jet's engine oil cooler was placed in front of the radiator, which made placement of an A.C. condenser impossible. The 428 Cobra Jet was available with optional air conditioning, while the 428 Super Cobra Jet was not.

10 / 10

The 428 Super Cobra Jet's block featured cross-bolted main bearing caps.

True

False

False. Both the 428 Cobra Jet and 428 Super Cobra Jet used the same engine block and neither used cross bolted main bearing caps, however they did receive extra main bearing webbing in the block.

False. Both the 428 Cobra Jet and 428 Super Cobra Jet used the same engine block and neither used cross bolted main bearing caps, however they did receive extra main bearing webbing in the block.

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