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The 429 was NOT simply a 1 (or 2) cubic inch larger version of the blue oval 427 & 428 engines. It was a totally new engine from a different engine family. This design was a departure from the paradigm, utilizing thin-wall casting methods and a skirtless block to reduce weight. The Super Cobra Jet, rated at 375 HP, had a 4-bolt main block, a Holley 780 cfm 4BBL carburetor, and a larger mechanical camshaft. It was only available with a 3.91 or 4.30 rear axle ratio. In 1971, the CJ engine also used a 4-bolt main block. However, these engines were actually derated and produced power in the 440–460 HP range. This was done to deceive insurance companies (common practice in that era), so that buyers did not have to pay higher insurance rates.

Cobra Jet Mustangs were factory-produced drag racing monsters, equipped with a 428 cubic inch displacement engine that could easily reach 410 horsepower. The official stated horsepower was 335, prompting a decades-long discussion about what the actual horsepower output of the original engine was, but also befuddling drag racing rules and insurance adjusters along the way. What we know for sure was that the final elimination run of the “Super Stock” Class came down to Cobra Jet vs. Cobra Jet, and when the dust settled, a new record had been set: 11.49 seconds... not bad for a 'stock' car.

Ask any knowledgeable blue oval enthusiast to name the quickest pure-production Mustang of the muscle car era, and most will say the 1968 Cobra Jet. It was packing a power plant based on the staid 428-cid big-car engine, but had larger valve heads and the race-brewed 427's intake manifold. It also had ram-air induction and a hood scoop that funneled air directly into a 735-cfm four-barrel carburetor. Output was an easy 410hp, but the factory rated it at 335hp in an effort to calm insurance agents and con drag strip rules-makers.

A snarling cobra on racing slicks. He is at the starging line and waiting for YOU!

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If you ask a well-informed fan of the blue oval about the fastest stock Mustang from the muscle car era, the majority will point to the 1968 Cobra Jet. This powerhouse was equipped with a modified version of the conventional 428-cid engine designed for larger vehicles, enhanced with bigger valve heads and an intake manifold borrowed from the race-inspired 427. Additionally, it featured ram-air induction and a hood scoop that channeled air directly into a 735-cfm four-barrel carburetor. While it easily produced 410 horsepower, the official factory rating was listed at 335 horsepower. This understatement was a strategic move aimed at appeasing insurance companies and deceiving drag racing rule-makers.

"A new masked racer has appeared"

This design commemorates the story of the formation of one of the fastest cars. Shelby Cobra / AC Cobra

Wild and iconic mid to late sixties blue oval drag racing emblem. Gnarly, nitro, burnout, distressed print.

A black and white illustration of a cobra snake riding a road bike. The snake is wrapped around the drop handlebars and has it's mouth open ready to strike with a snake bike.

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Driving a Cobra gives you a first strike advantage.

The Ford Falcon (XC) is a full-size car produced by Ford Australia from 1976 to 1979. It represents the third and final iteration of the third generation of the Falcon and also encompasses the Ford Fairmont (XC), which is the luxury-oriented version of the Falcon. This design makes for the perfect gift for and auto enthusiasts.

Wild and iconic mid to late sixties blue oval drag racing emblem. Gnarly, nitro, burnout, distressed print.

Make a powerful statement with our "Midnight Fury" T-shirt, emblazoned with the artwork of a muscular sports car surging forward amidst a storm of abstract red and black strokes. The car's design is a monochromatic masterpiece, detailed in grayscale save for the piercing red of its racing stripes and brake calipers—a bold contrast that symbolizes raw power and unstoppable force. Set against a pitch-black background, the splashes of red seem to be trailing the car, giving the impression of speed and movement. This shirt is an embodiment of the untamed spirit of the night, perfect for those who live for the thrill of the race and the roar of an engine under starlit skies.

Symbol of strength, American muscle. Uncontrolled power is not power. This particular design is for strong people.

Crosley Cobra Engine vintage sign reproduction. Distressed version. By Hit the Road Designs.

Race into high gear with the "Blue Streak Speedster" T-shirt, featuring the bold, graphic image of a modern muscle car in stunning blue with iconic racing stripes. The car boasts a muscular stance, aggressive aerodynamics, and a dominating presence that's mirrored by its performance on the track. The deep, cool blue of the car is set against a sleek black background, making the vehicle seem as if it's ready to burst into life. The detailed rendering captures the car's powerful essence and is sure to make a statement for anyone with a need for speed and a taste for classic muscle power combined with contemporary design.