And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Yes they did and it was used in several rides back then and the Torino was one of them.
In 1969, Ford used the 428 cubic-inch Super Cobra Jet (SCJ) engine, part of the "Drag Pack" option (R-code or W-code), primarily in the Ford Mustang (Mach 1, GT, and SportsRoof), Ford Torino/Fairlane Cobra, and Mercury Cyclone/Montego.
This engine featured specialized, heavy-duty racing components designed for improved durability and performance.
1969 Models Utilizing the Super Cobra Jet: Ford Mustang (R-Code/W-Code): Available in Mach 1, GT, and SportsRoof models, usually accompanied by the drag pack, which included an external oil cooler, a 3.91 or 4.30 rear axle, and stronger connecting rods.
Ford Torino/Fairlane Cobra: Often referred to as "R-code" or "W-code" Torino Cobras and SportsRoofs.
Mercury Cyclone/Montego: Performance variants of the Mercury intermediate line used the 428 SCJ.
Key Features of 1969 Super Cobra Jet Cars: Drag Pack Requirement: To get the Super Cobra Jet, the car had to be ordered with the Drag Pack (often identified by a "Q" or "W" in the VIN), which signified an externally balanced engine.
Performance Upgrades: Included an engine oil cooler, heavier-duty "LeMans" connecting rods, and a Holley 735 CFM carburetor.
Non-AC: Because the oil cooler was mounted in the radiator support, 428 SCJ cars generally could not be ordered with air conditioning.
The 1969 SCJ was designed as a factory-ready drag car, frequently used for competitive racing.
This video shows this awesome mill in a fully restored 1969 Mustang and check out the selling price (nose bleed section only) lol.
in 1980 when i was 16 I owned a 69 Mercury Cyclone, the mercury version of the Torino, mine was the Cale Yarbrough edition, had a 351 , paid $275 for it , drove it a couple years and sold it for $550
Never seen or heard of one before, I approve.
ReplyDeleteBuddy of mine had one in red right after high school. He petted it around due to fear so we never got to see what it might so.
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ReplyDeleteNot an oval fan, bow tie myself. Didn’t they make a super cobra jet?
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Yes they did and it was used in several rides back then and the Torino was one of them.
DeleteIn 1969, Ford used the 428 cubic-inch Super Cobra Jet (SCJ) engine, part of the "Drag Pack" option (R-code or W-code), primarily in the Ford Mustang (Mach 1, GT, and SportsRoof), Ford Torino/Fairlane Cobra, and Mercury Cyclone/Montego.
This engine featured specialized, heavy-duty racing components designed for improved durability and performance.
1969 Models Utilizing the Super Cobra Jet:
Ford Mustang (R-Code/W-Code): Available in Mach 1, GT, and SportsRoof models, usually accompanied by the drag pack, which included an external oil cooler, a 3.91 or 4.30 rear axle, and stronger connecting rods.
Ford Torino/Fairlane Cobra: Often referred to as "R-code" or "W-code" Torino Cobras and SportsRoofs.
Mercury Cyclone/Montego: Performance variants of the Mercury intermediate line used the 428 SCJ.
Key Features of 1969 Super Cobra Jet Cars:
Drag Pack Requirement: To get the Super Cobra Jet, the car had to be ordered with the Drag Pack (often identified by a "Q" or "W" in the VIN), which signified an externally balanced engine.
Performance Upgrades: Included an engine oil cooler, heavier-duty "LeMans" connecting rods, and a Holley 735 CFM carburetor.
Non-AC: Because the oil cooler was mounted in the radiator support, 428 SCJ cars generally could not be ordered with air conditioning.
The 1969 SCJ was designed as a factory-ready drag car, frequently used for competitive racing.
This video shows this awesome mill in a fully restored 1969 Mustang and check out the selling price (nose bleed section only) lol.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoFHclQNJ5A&t=6s
Looks to be some very nice paint work there!
ReplyDeleteFrom the mid 60s to the early 70s, everybody looked forward to the new car models.
ReplyDeletein 1980 when i was 16 I owned a 69 Mercury Cyclone, the mercury version of the Torino, mine was the Cale Yarbrough edition, had a 351 , paid $275 for it , drove it a couple years and sold it for $550
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