What's New for 1968

[Hemi Moose]

Steve thanks for that info...never knew some early models had the 427 side-oiler motor, any idea on how many made it out the door before they went to the 428.

[Hemi Moose]

http://www.streetlegaltv.com/news/th...race-survivor/

[Paul Ceasrine]

Moose,,,,,,,,,

The 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT,,,,,,

What is the NHRA weight of that car with the 428...

Did that car fall into the 10.50 - 10.99 weight/horsepower factor.

[CycloneFE]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

Moose,,,,,,,,,

The 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT,,,,,,

What is the NHRA weight of that car with the 428...

Did that car fall into the 10.50 - 10.99 weight/horsepower factor.

Per NHRA Guide,

428 428 428
** ** **
C D E
335hp 335hp 335hp
COMET
Sedan 2 Dr Hdtp 10.47 10.03 9.76
MONTEGO
Sedan 4 Dr 10.19 9.77 9.51
Sedan 2 Dr Hdtp 10.41 9.98 9.71
MONTEGO MX
Sedan 4 Dr 10.28 9.85 9.58
Sedan 2 Dr Hdtp 10.49 10.05 9.78
Convertible 2 Dr 11.10 10.64 10.35
Sta Wag 11.95 11.45 11.14
CYCLONE
Sedan 2 Dr Hdtp 10.27 9.84 9.58
Sedan 2 Dr Fsbk 10.52 10.08 9.81
GT
Sedan 2 Dr Hdtp 10.38 9.95 9.68
Sedan 2 Dr Fsbk 10.59 10.15 9.88

Sorry the cut & paste from the guide doesn't work so well.

[Hemi Moose]

Steve, what size motor does your car have and what does it weight...is your Cyclone a '68 or '69 model.

[CycloneFE]

Originally Posted by Hemi Moose

Steve, what size motor does your car have and what does it weight...is your Cyclone a '68 or '69 model.

Mine is a 68. Lance Line prepared my motor and he called it a 320hp 428 motor. I have not been able to weigh it because I have been unable for finish it. I plan to bracket race for a while to dial in the car and learn all about it before I jump into class. I have owned the car for 27 years. I like it. No other reason to race, just personal satisfation and gratification. Thank you for asking.

[Paul Ceasrine]

Steve,,,,,,,,

Thanks,,,,,,,,,,I have to lock on the NHRA Classification Guide,,,,,,,,

From what I gather,,,,,,,going back to 1968.

In 1968, the Cyclone GT 'fastback' with the 428, was classed in;

E/Stock (10.00 to 10.49 Wt/Hp) with the standard 428/335 HP
D/Stock (9.50 to 9.99 Wt/Hp) with the 428/335 HP Ram-Air 'option'

Of course the NHRA re-factored the 428/335 HP Ram-Air to 355 HP.

The 1968 Cyclone GT 'fastback' with the 390/325 HP was classed in;

F/Stock (10.50 to 10.99 Wt/Hp).

This was based upon a shipping weight of #3487 lbs.
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The very rare 1968 Cyclone GT, with the 427/390 HP 'Wedge', with a single 4-barrel was classed in;

C/Stock (9.00 to 9.49 Wt/Hp)

[Paul Ceasrine]

Steve,,,,,,,,

Any production numbers for the 1968 Mercury Cyclone with the '427 Wedge'

[Hemi Moose]

I wonder how many other 427 side-oiler motors were installed in some other '68 Ford/Mercury models...they probably would have been built for a executive or employee, or a special order by a dealership for a promotional sale.

[k.pascoe]

From everything I've read the only model to get a 427 in '68 was the GTE Cougars.