1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E 427/390 HP - Page 3

rawhide · 12-29-2012, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k.pascoe

Odd that Ford only installed the juice cam 427 in the Cougar in '68, after it was listed as a option in many car lines at the begining of the model year.

All of the 427 GTE cars were automatic but Ford was planning on using 4 speeds and had a larger hydraulic cam designed for them but with the same horsepower rating.
Roland

Rory McNeil · 12-30-2012, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k.pascoe

Odd that Ford only installed the juice cam 427 in the Cougar in '68, after it was listed as a option in many car lines at the begining of the model year.

Yeah, I have seen factory sales information that claimed that the W code 427 hyd. cam engine was going to be available in the new 1968 Fairlane/Torino, and Mustang, but it seems none were ever built, at least from the factory, with the W code engine code in the VIN, and with any proof, ie paperwork.

Paul Ceasrine · 12-30-2012, 10:51 AM

It is apparent that Mercury was attempting to make this car, an 'Executive Performance Sports Car',,,

Recommended for street-driven applications only, with the Automatic Transmission and Hydraulic cammed
427-E engine, Super Competition Handling Package, 3.50 Gears, FR70 X14 tires Radials (5.5" wide),
Power-steering, Power-assisted Front-disc brakes, and loaded with sound deadening material.

The 'distinctive' twin-dual chrome exhaust tips (18" length) under the rear valance.

Paul Ceasrine · 12-30-2012, 11:49 AM

The 1968 427-E engine did feature the 'famous' 428 Police Interceptor
Aluminum dual-plane intake.

Paul Ceasrine · 12-30-2012, 03:20 PM

K-Code,

In 1968, the 68' Mercury Cougar GT-E 427/390 HP car was not a
'desired' combination for C/SA.

The 68' Mustang 428/335 HP Cobra-Jet, and the 67' Ford Galaxie 500
427/410 HP were better combinations for the (9.00 - 9.49 Wt/Hp)
NHRA Class in 1968.

The 1968 NHRA C/SA Class Record was around 12.55

Lee Jordan (3223) A/S · 12-30-2012, 07:52 PM

I had an old friend who bought one of these new. He almost never drove it. He was one of those guys who just liked to have things and not really do anything but look and shine. He sold it not knowing how rare it was.

He also owned Bob Gliddens Super Stock Mustang. 1968 fastback. He let my dad drive it ever so often so he could see the car run. lol

Paul Ceasrine · 12-31-2012, 10:26 AM

Performance Results for the 1968 Cougar GT--E 427/390 HP

C-6 Automatic with 3.50 Gears and FR70 x 14" Tires.

In stock trim, 15.10 @ 93 MPH

Too heavy at #3616 lbs. for the Drag Strip.

Designed for a smooth road ride (road sports car type performance) with
the 'Special Competition Handling Package' and 123 lbs. of added
'Sound Deadener'.

And, 'Standard Exhaust Manifolds', not the 'special' 427 header-type
cast iron free-breathing units. A restrictive exhaust system, strangled
the exhaust flow.

The 'first' performance suggestion, install a set of 3.91 Traction-Lock
gears (at a minimum), which could get you to 14.75's @ 96 MPH.

k.pascoe · 12-31-2012, 11:05 AM

Here is a 428 cj powered GT-E.

Paul Ceasrine · 12-31-2012, 11:42 AM

More 'Show' than 'Go'.............with the 427/390 HP

Simulated hood scoop (non-functional) design.

* Engines equipped with 'Thermoactor' fresh-air smog pump
* But the exhaust system was equipped with the 'H-Pipe', to help balance the exhaust flow.

A very 'pricey car' for 1968 at $5131

Paul Ceasrine · 01-01-2013, 12:18 PM

Power assisted front disc-brakes
Power steering
Thermoactor fresh-air 'smog pump'

Some nose lightening units that could be removed before racing at the strip.

Some nice features,
* Power-booster engine fan (Thermal-clutch)
* Police Interceptor Aluminum dual-plane intake manifold (low-riser)
* Holley Model #4150 List #4008 - 600 CFM Carburetor (1 11/16" x 1 11/16" square bore)
* Open element air-cleaner

12-30-2012, 10:51 AM	#23
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E 427/390 HP It is apparent that Mercury was attempting to make this car, an 'Executive Performance Sports Car',,, Recommended for street-driven applications only, with the Automatic Transmission and Hydraulic cammed 427-E engine, Super Competition Handling Package, 3.50 Gears, FR70 X14 tires Radials (5.5" wide), Power-steering, Power-assisted Front-disc brakes, and loaded with sound deadening material. The 'distinctive' twin-dual chrome exhaust tips (18" length) under the rear valance. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 12-30-2012 at 11:22 AM.

12-30-2012, 11:49 AM	#24
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E 427/390 HP The 1968 427-E engine did feature the 'famous' 428 Police Interceptor Aluminum dual-plane intake.

12-30-2012, 03:20 PM	#25
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E 427/390 HP K-Code, In 1968, the 68' Mercury Cougar GT-E 427/390 HP car was not a 'desired' combination for C/SA. The 68' Mustang 428/335 HP Cobra-Jet, and the 67' Ford Galaxie 500 427/410 HP were better combinations for the (9.00 - 9.49 Wt/Hp) NHRA Class in 1968. The 1968 NHRA C/SA Class Record was around 12.55 Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 12-30-2012 at 03:40 PM.

12-30-2012, 07:52 PM	#26
Lee Jordan (3223) A/S Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 105 Likes: 191 Liked 55 Times in 17 Posts	Re: 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E 427/390 HP I had an old friend who bought one of these new. He almost never drove it. He was one of those guys who just liked to have things and not really do anything but look and shine. He sold it not knowing how rare it was. He also owned Bob Gliddens Super Stock Mustang. 1968 fastback. He let my dad drive it ever so often so he could see the car run. lol __________________ 1967 Fairlane A/Stick - 1994 Mustang GT. 1989 Oldsmobile, R/SA - 2016 Z06 Weekend Street Car.

12-31-2012, 10:26 AM	#27
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E 427/390 HP Performance Results for the 1968 Cougar GT--E 427/390 HP C-6 Automatic with 3.50 Gears and FR70 x 14" Tires. In stock trim, 15.10 @ 93 MPH Too heavy at #3616 lbs. for the Drag Strip. Designed for a smooth road ride (road sports car type performance) with the 'Special Competition Handling Package' and 123 lbs. of added 'Sound Deadener'. And, 'Standard Exhaust Manifolds', not the 'special' 427 header-type cast iron free-breathing units. A restrictive exhaust system, strangled the exhaust flow. The 'first' performance suggestion, install a set of 3.91 Traction-Lock gears (at a minimum), which could get you to 14.75's @ 96 MPH. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 12-31-2012 at 10:29 AM.

12-31-2012, 11:05 AM	#28
k.pascoe Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fenton, Missouri Posts: 107 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E 427/390 HP Here is a 428 cj powered GT-E. Attached Thumbnails

12-31-2012, 11:42 AM	#29
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E 427/390 HP More 'Show' than 'Go'.............with the 427/390 HP Simulated hood scoop (non-functional) design. * Engines equipped with 'Thermoactor' fresh-air smog pump * But the exhaust system was equipped with the 'H-Pipe', to help balance the exhaust flow. A very 'pricey car' for 1968 at $5131 Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 12-31-2012 at 11:46 AM.

01-01-2013, 12:18 PM	#30
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E 427/390 HP Power assisted front disc-brakes Power steering Thermoactor fresh-air 'smog pump' Some nose lightening units that could be removed before racing at the strip. Some nice features, * Power-booster engine fan (Thermal-clutch) * Police Interceptor Aluminum dual-plane intake manifold (low-riser) * Holley Model #4150 List #4008 - 600 CFM Carburetor (1 11/16" x 1 11/16" square bore) * Open element air-cleaner Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 01-01-2013 at 12:47 PM.