428 PI oil pan specs/exhaust man

[fzabski]

Just wondering if anyone knows if the 428 version Cobra with the PI engine came with a regular capacity oil pan or a extra capacity pan. I have been talking to some members on the list who actually have original 428 PI cars and they don't know if it's regular capacity of extra. It appears the 428 PI came with a "non-square bottom" regular Ford FE oil pan like the 427 so did.

Any help would be appreciated.

Also anyone have any info for the correct casting numbers for the exhaust man on the 428 PI engine. I bought a couple of ford books as people have told me but it does not appear to have this info.

The car will be rear exhaust btw.

[Evan H.]

I sorryno one has replied to your question. I don't have the answer myself however I would call Cobra Restorers in Kenasaw Georgia. Chuck Gutke is very knowledgable. You can also call SAI in Las Vegas. They probably have the answer. Ask for Chris Kincaid. Very knowledgable. SAAC is another source.

Also call Billy Andrew at HRE one of Shelby's dealers in Freeport N.Y. Also very knowledgable.

[SCOBRAC]

Depends on the car. Some did some did not.. Like everything else in the 60's.. I have seen factory 8 quart pans as well as the standard 6. The rule was there were no rules.. And I think to that rule there were exceptions..