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- In 1968, Rhode Island Ford dealer Bob Tasca boosted the 428’s power, creating the 428 Cobra Jet.
- The 428 engine, initially weaker than the 427, later powered luxury models such as the Thunderbird and Galaxy 500.
- The 428 Cobra Jet used a Police Interceptor block and a 427 cylinder head, producing 335 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque.
- Ford's Total Performance era defined 1960s racing and automotive culture.
