Description
Durable Ford 428 Engine for Sale
The Ford 428 Engine is for sale at our store, Vaz Auto Solutions. This is a high-quality used engine known among car enthusiasts for its power, reliability, and most importantly its rich racing heritage.
Ford 428 Engine
The Ford 428 Engine comes from the legendary family of engines introduced by Ford of course, the FE family, and has powered some iconic vehicles the the Mustang and Thunderbird. This Ford 428 Engine for sale was first introduced in 1966, the 428 quickly gained popularity due to its significant performance upgrades and high torque output.
Features of Ford 428 Engine
- Displacement: Ford 428 is an automobile engine and it has a capacity of 7-litre. That again is 0 liters, and they refer to about 428 cubic inch Brewing calculations vary in a way that brewing ingredients and processes are measured in volume rather than weight. This in itself results in a rather large displacement which in turn makes for a more potent horsepower output.
- V8 Configuration: It is a V-8 engine, this is the kind of engine that has 8 cylinders in a V formation. Generally, this layout is refined as it offers reduced interference as well as proper flow of power.
- Cast Iron Block: The engine block is generally manufactured from cast iron; this is because cast iron has high heat and Pressure capacity.
- Cylinder Heads: The cylinder heads are also commonly made from cast iron however, it is not uncommon to find aftermarket cylinder heads made from aluminum given that it is lighter and can contribute to an improvement of the power-to-weight ratio.
- Carburetion or Fuel Injection: Common to most vehicles with the Ford 428 engine was either usage of carburetors such as the Holley and the Edelbrock versions, or later types that might have been fitted with fuel injection systems.
- Performance: They also differed with the application and tuning, however, power outputs were approximately between 335 to 360 horsepower while torque outputs came between 440 to 480 pound-feet of torque. Due to these figures, the Ford 428 engine became perfect for both sports cars and the bigger Ford cars that needed a lot of power.
- Application: Engine type Ford 428 was used in various Ford cars and trucks during the 1960s and early Seventies in models such as Mustang, Thunderbird, Galaxie, and Torino. It was also used in the high-performance muscle cars from Ford like the Shelby GT500 and the Ford Cobra Jet models.
- Legacy: The Ford 428 motor was highly trusted and durable, to this date, many people who own old models of cars still value this engine. The sound and performance qualities are some of the main reasons for people’s attraction to the device.
Ford 428 Engine Fits
- Ford Mustang (including Shelby GT500 variants)
- Ford Thunderbird
- Ford Galaxie
- Ford Torino (including Torino Cobra)
- Ford Fairlane
- Ford Ranchero (in some models)
- Ford Mercury Cougar (in some models)
- Ford Mercury Cyclone
The Ford 428 engine is famous for its involvement in endurance racing and muscle car dominance. This engine was notably used in the Ford GT40, the vehicle that claimed victory at the 24 hours of Le Mans. It offers a substantial upgrade over the 390-cube V8, making it an ideal choice for performance enthusiasts.
Axel Thunderbolt –
Vaz Auto Solutions came through with an awesome 428 for my Mustang project. Engine was exactly as described – strong compression and no issues.
Blaze Steele –
Snagged a Ford 428 from Vaz Auto Solutions for my ’69 Torino restoration. This big block is a beast! Engine arrived in pristine condition – looked barely broken in. Their expertise in vintage Ford motors really show