The Details
Andy and Dianne Carrano's '67 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT
Engine
- 427ci FE center oiler V-8
- 4.23-inch bore
- 3.78-inch stroke
- Ford forged steel crankshaft
- LeMans connecting rods
- TRW 11.8:1 compression forged aluminum pistons with chrome-moly rings
- Ford 427/425 HP solid lifter camshaft
- 427 low-riser cylinder heads
- Ford low-riser dual-quad aluminum intake manifold
- Dual Holley 1850 600 cfm carburetors
- 105-octane fuel required
Transmission
Rearend
- 9-inch axle
- Traction-Lok differential
- 3.55 gears
Exhaust
- Hooker Super Comp headers
- 2½-inch dual exhaust
- Flowmaster mufflers
Suspension
- Front: Rebuilt factory coil spring with OE-type shocks
- Rear: Rebuilt factory leaf spring with OE-type shocks
Brakes
- Front: Factory Kelsey Hayes disc, 11-inch rotors
- Rear: Factory drums
The car has an almost level...
The car has an almost level stance with a slight rake imparted by a larger rear tire. The Mercury body styling is certainly different than from the Ford camp and is a great way to go for a car that looks truly different. You'll see a thousand Mustangs for every 427 Cyclone you come across.
Wheels
- Front: American Racing Shelby Cobra polished, 17x8
- Rear: American Racing Shelby Cobra polished, 17x8
Tires
- Front: BFGoodrich G-Force TA, P235/45R17
- Rear: BFGoodrich G-Force TA, P255/50R17
Interior
- Restored stock bucket seats; gray vinyl and cloth upholstery; OE instrumentation, including optional 8,000 rpm tachometer; OE four-speed shifter; Pioneer stereo with twin 6x9 package tray speakers
Exterior
- Q-code Glacier Blue paint, GT rocker stripes, fiberglass R-code 427 hood with pins, 427 factory ornamentation