| 302 "J" 4V | |
| 1968 | |
| Engine Type | 8 cylinder |
| 90 degree, | |
| Overhead Valves (OHV) | |
| Displacement | 302 cu.inches (CID) |
| Maximum torque | 310 lbs./ft. @ 2,800 RPM |
| Maximum Horsepower | |
| 230 BHP @ 4,800 RPM | |
| 250 BHP @ 4,800 RPM | |
| (Shelby Cobra GT 350 only) | |
| Firing Order | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 |
| (Number 1 cylinder on right bank, nearest radiator) | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4.004" X 3.0028" |
| (101.6 mm X 76.0 mm) | |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 |
| Compression Pressure | 130-170 psi |
| Oil Pressure (hot) | 35 to 60 lbf/in2 |
| Mains | 2-bolt |
| Carburetor | Autolite 4300 (4V) |
| automatic choke | |
| Size of Carburetor | |
| Fuel | premium gas |
| Intake Manifold | cast iron |
| aluminum | |
| (Shelby Cobra only) | |
| Valve train | hydraulic lifters |
| Intake | 1.773"-1.788" |
| Exhaust | 1.442"-1.457" |
| Distributor | |
| single point | |
| vacuum advance | |
| Point Gap | .017" for IMCO |
| .021" for Themactor | |
| Initial Ignition Timing | 6 degrees |
| Dwell @ idle RPM | 26-31 for IMCO |
| 24-29 for Thermactor | |
| Spark Plugs | Autolite BF-42 |
| Plug Gap | .032"-.036" |
| Long Block Weight | 475 |
| in lbs. |