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The engine bays that have been occupied by the Ford FE motors is remarkable: fastback Galaxies screaming to victory in NASCAR competition, beating the Ferraris at the 24 hours of LeMans in the Ford GTs, the '64 Fairlane Thunderbolts in drag racing, and the power plant of the kick-ass Shelby Cobras. If you look at the history of the Ford FE engines over their long production period, it is impossible to deny that this is an engine design with an unmatched pedigree in every form of motorsports.

This engine began its life as a basic Ford 390 FE block. However, our skilled machinists and engine builders immediately began to transform this 390 ci block into the turn-key Ford 428 crate engine that you see pictured here. Featuring an Eagle cast steel 428 crankshaft, Speed-Pro forged flat top pistons, and Edelbrock Cobra Jet aluminum cylinder heads, this Ford 428 crate engine, cranking out over 500 HP, is certain to instill fear into your passengers.

From custom painted engine blocks to our exclusive March Performance serpentine belt system, Proformance Unlimited can supply you with the crate engine that you have dreamed of and others fear! With over 50 years of shop experience, you can rest assured that we are here to help design and build the engine combination that best suits your vehicles needs. Unlike our competition, we stand by our turn-key crate engines with a one year, unlimited mile warranty.

Ford 428 Crate Engine Options

  • 428 Cobra Jet - 500 HP
  • 428 Cobra Jet - 525 HP
428 ci Cobra Jet Crate Engine - 500 HP
Short Block Specs:
  • Remanufactured 390FE Block
  • Eagle Cast Steel 428 Crankshaft
  • Speed-Pro Forged Flat Top Pistons
  • Eagle H-Beam Connecting Rods w/ ARP Bolts & Bushed Pins
  • Tri-Metal Clevite 77 Rod & Main Bearings
  • Performance Rings Hand Filed to Match Application


Long Block Specs:
  • Includes Everything Above Plus:
  • Comp-Cams Hydraulic Roller Camshaft
  • Comp-Cams Hydraulic Roller Lifters
  • Edelbrock Cobra Jet Aluminum Heads w/ 2.09 Intake And 1.66 Exhaust Valves
  • Chrome Moly Push Rods
  • Crane Adjustable Rockers w/ Shaft & Guide Springs
  • Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets
  • Comp-Cams Three Piece True Double Roller Timing Set
  • Melling High Volume Oil Pump
  • Melling Oil Pick Up
  • Chrome Front Sump Oil Pan & Dip Stick1
  • Aluminum Timing Cover


Turn-Key Crate Engine Specs:
  • Includes Everything Above Plus:
  • Edelbrock Aluminum Performance Intake Manifold
  • Chrome Thermostat Housing
  • Edelbrock 750 CFM Carburetor w/ Electric Choke2
  • MSD Pro-Billet Distributor
  • MSD Blaster II Coil & Bracket
  • MSD 6AL Ignition Control
  • High Flow Water Pump
  • Autolite Spark Plugs
  • Custom Fit Taylor 8mm Ignition Wires
  • Professional Products Performance Balancer
  • Flex Plate for Auto Transmission3
  • Chrome Valve Covers
  • Chrome Air Cleaner

Your motor will have the timing set and carburetor adjusted for optimal performance. We document in detail the assembly and test run of your crate engine. We provide you with pictures that were taken during the assembly of your custom built engine to document the quality of parts and workmanship that went into your motor. We also provide you with a video of your crate engine being live run tested.

1 Rear & Double Sump Oil Pan - Additional $150
2 Holly Carburetor - Additional $300
3 Flex Plate for Manual Transmission - Additional $200


Ford 428 ci Cobra Jet Turn-Key Crate Engine
 
428 ci Cobra Jet Crate Engine - 525 HP
Short Block Specs:
  • Remanufactured 390FE Block
  • Dura Bond Cam Bearings
  • Block Painted Color of Your Choice
  • Eagle Cast Steel 428 Crankshaft
  • Brass Freeze Plug & Oil Galley Kit
  • Speed-Pro Forged Flat Top Pistons
  • Eagle H-Beam Connecting Rods with ARP Bolts and Bushed Pins
  • Tri-Metal Clevite 77 Rod & Main Bearings
  • Hastings Performance Rings Hand Filed to Match Application


Long Block Specs:
  • Includes Everything Above Plus:
  • Comp-Cams Mechanical Roller Camshaft
  • Comp-Cams Mechanical Roller Lifters
  • Of Edelbrock Cobra Jet Aluminum Cylinder Heads
  • Crane Adjustable Rocker w/ Shaft And Guide Springs
  • Chrome Moly Push Rods
  • Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets
  • Comp-Cams Three Piece True Double Roller Timing Set
  • Melling High Volume Oil Pump
  • Melling Oil Pick Up
  • Chrome Front Sump Oil Pan & Dip Stick1
  • Timing Cover w/ Scale


Turn-Key Crate Engine Specs:
  • Includes Everything Above Plus:
  • Edelbrock Aluminum Performance Intake Manifold
  • Edelbrock 750 CFM Carburetor w/ Electric Choke2
  • MSD Pro-Billet Distributor
  • MSD Blaster II Coil & Bracket
  • MSD 6AL Ignition Control
  • Hi-Flow Water Pump
  • Spark Plugs
  • Custom Fit Taylor 8mm Ignition Wires
  • High Performance Balancer
  • Flex Plate for Auto Transmission3
  • Chrome Valve Covers with Baffles
  • Chrome Air Cleaner

Your motor will have the timing set and carburetor adjusted for optimal performance. We document in detail the assembly and test run of your crate engine. We provide you with pictures that were taken during the assembly of your custom built engine to document the quality of parts and workmanship that went into your motor. We also provide you with a video of your crate engine being live run tested.

1 Rear & Double Sump Oil Pan - Additional $150
2 Holly Carburetor - Additional $300
3 Flex Plate for Manual Transmission - Additional $200


Ford 428 ci Cobra Jet Turn-Key Crate Engine
 

Available Upgrades:

Cobra Dress-Up Kit

For the ultimate performance look, add on this Cobra engine dress-up kit to your motor.

This kit includes:
  • Cobra Valve Covers
  • Cobra Air Cleaner
  • Polished Aluminum Alternator Bracket
  • Polished Aluminum Alt, Crank & Water Pump Serpentine Pulleys
  • 1 Wire Polished Aluminum Alternator
  • Serpentine Belt
  • 157 or 164 Tooth Manual Transmission Flywheel
Cobra Dress-Up Kit - Call For Pricing
Ford Cobra Engine Dress-Up Kit

Polished Engine Kit

For the ultimate show look, add this polished engine upgrade to your engine.

This kit includes:
  • Polished Aluminum Oil Pan
  • Polished Timing Cover
  • Polished Ball Milled Valve Covers
  • Polished Edelbrock Cylinder Heads
  • Polished Edelbrock Intake Manifold
  • Polished Edelbrock Water Pump
  • Polished Billet Ball Milled Wire Looms
  • Edelbrock Endura Shine Carburetor
  • Polished Air Cleaner
Polished Engine Kit - Call For Pricing
Polished Engine Kit

March Pulley Serpentine Systems

Alternator Alternator & Power Steering Alt., Power Steering & AC

March Alternator Serpentine Pulley System


March Alternator & Power Steering Serpentine Pulley System


March Alternator,  Power Steering & Air Conditioning Serpentine Pulley System

Additional $950 Additional $1,550 Additional $1,950

Mass-Flow Electronic Fuel Injection Kit

Add this EFI kit to your engine for the latest technology.

Mass-Flow Electronic Fuel Injection Kit Includes:
  • Mass-Flow EFI Custom Intake Manifold
  • 4 Valve 1000cfm Throttle Body
  • 8 Fuel Injectors
  • Fuel Rails
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Pre-Tuned ECM
  • Wiring Harness
  • All Sensors Required to Make System Operate
Mass-Flow Electronic Fuel Injection Kit - Only $3,200
Mass Flo EFI Kit
 

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