1969-70 Cougar 428 Cobra Jet Option
![428-cobra-jet-150 428 Cobra Jet Registry logo](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/428-cobra-jet-150.png)
The Cobra Jet Cougar Option is simple to define, since it is defined in the 5th digit of every car’s VIN Number. 1969 and 1970 428CJ cars were either R or Q codes.
![#09533 Matthias Kahlert 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 R-Code #09533 Matthias Kahlert 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 R-Code](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/09533-Matthias-Kahlert.jpg)
Key Items for 1969 and 1970 428 Cobra Jet Cars to qualify for the registry:
- Must be factory built – no dealer or aftermarket motor installs.
- Owner must provide door data tag info.
- Owners must provide name and description of car in current condition (if at all possible).
![Taylor, Scott](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/taylor-scott-2021.jpg)
Taylor, Scott
1969-70 428 Cobra Jet Registrar
Chandler, AZ
480-612-2998 (evenings)
cobrajet@cougarclub.org
![1969-Cougar-4285CJ 1969 Cougar 428CJ](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/1969-Cougar-4285CJ.jpg)
Here are some items (i.e. spotter’s guide or tips) that make the 428 Cobra Jet cars special:
- 4-speed or C6 automatic only (no 3 speeds).
- C6 transmission was a special unit with additional clutch plates, cast iron tail shaft, and R servo.
- Wrap around shock towers. Actually, all 1969 and 70 Cougars had the wrap around towers. Mustangs however, only had the wrap around towers with the FE based engines.
- All had the performance handling package. Larger front sway bar and 1970 only includes rear sway bar.
- Power steering equipped cars had a power steering cooler.
![428cj-02 1969 Cougar 428 Cobra Jet](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/428cj-02.jpg)
- All had 31 spline rear axles. All had 24″ heavy duty radiators.
- All had 730CFM Holley carbs (no Autolite carbs).
- All had a smog system from the factory (required due to the Holley Carb).”Drag pak” and “Super Drag pak” option was available turning the 428 Cobra Jet into a Super Cobra Jet. Ram air was optional for both years.
- Hood scoop was available with Ram air and Eliminators only.
- All 428 Cobra Jet cars had dual exhaust.
- All had heavy duty battery (Group 27F).
- All rear end ratios were available from 2.75 open to 4.30 detroit locker.
- All body styles could be 428 Cobra Jet cars, from standard Cougars, to XR-7 hardtops and convertibles.
- All paint and interior codes were available.
![1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 428CJ 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 428CJ](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1969-70-428cj-01.jpg)
![1969-mercury-cougar-428CJ 1969 Eliminator 428CJ](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/1969-mercury-cougar-428CJ.jpg)
![#09533 Matthias Kahlert 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 R-Code #09533 Matthias Kahlert 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 R-Code](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/09533-Matthias-Kahlert-1.jpg)
![1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 428CJ Engine 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 428CJ Engine](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1969-70-428cj-02.jpg)
![428cj-01 1969 Cougar 428 Cobra Jet](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/428cj-01.jpg)
![1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 428CJ Interior 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 428CJ Interior](https://cougarclub2.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1969-70-428cj-03.jpg)