Re: 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E 427/390 HP
Some general specifications,,,,
* Car Weight #3616 lbs.
* 123 lbs. of added 'Sound Deadener'
* The 427 engine weighed in at a heavy 675 lbs.
* Expensive to build
* Regular 390 GT Exhaust manifolds
* Single-point distributor
* Simulated hood scoops
* Nose-heavy car (Bumper, Hide-Away Light Assembly, Die-Cast Hood)
* Camshaft (Hydraulic) .481/.490 lift - 270*/290* Duration - 46* Overlap
* Rating = 390 HP @ 5600 RPM
* Torque = 460 Foot/Pounds @ 3200 RPM
Performance complaint. The car wouldn't rev near the numbers the factory stated. The valves started to float at 4600 RPM's.
Recommendation (For Street Applications)
* 3.91 Traction-lock gears (at a minimum)
* TRW .515 Lift - 300* Duration (Hydraulic Camshaft)
* Higher-rate valve springs
* Adjustable rocker arms
Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 01-03-2013 at 10:12 AM.
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