Newbie Question
03-06-2007, 05:10 PM
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Newbie Question
Hi, I currently own a 2006 cobalt ss supercharged and am thinking abput selling it for a 2003 mach 1. My question is how is the aftermarket for this model, I know the gt has plent of an aftermarket, ere the parts the same? They are bot the 4.6 right?
03-06-2007, 05:11 PM
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RE: Newbie Question
theres a big difference between a mach and a gt, a gt is 2v sohc, the mach is a 4v dohc similar to a cobra, the mach would be a way better choice than a gt, the 4v has more power and will respond alot better to mods.
03-06-2007, 05:11 PM
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RE: Newbie Question
the motors are different GT is a 2v sohc and the cobra motor/mach is a dohc 4v there is just as many aftermarket parts for either of the two, you will be making a good choice....just my .02 Dan
03-06-2007, 05:19 PM
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RE: Newbie Question
As long as there are plenty of parts out for the mach 1 im good. For my cobalt i can add plent of power but cant do anything to make the trans handle it so thats why im thinking of switching. Right now my balt is probably about even with a stock mach 1. They're mid-low 13's right.
03-06-2007, 05:20 PM
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RE: Newbie Question
ORIGINAL: uberstang1
theres a big difference between a mach and a gt, a gt is 2v sohc, the mach is a 4v dohc similar to a cobra, the mach would be a way better choice than a gt, the 4v has more power and will respond alot better to mods.
theres a big difference between a mach and a gt, a gt is 2v sohc, the mach is a 4v dohc similar to a cobra, the mach would be a way better choice than a gt, the 4v has more power and will respond alot better to mods.
03-06-2007, 05:28 PM
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RE: Newbie Question
Basically, yes. However, the block and other engine components are cast in the mach, whereas they are forged in the cobra.
A mach's block will hold about 450rwhp, same as the GT. It'll just be much easier to get there with the mach.
A mach's block will hold about 450rwhp, same as the GT. It'll just be much easier to get there with the mach.
03-06-2007, 05:30 PM
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RE: Newbie Question
ORIGINAL: Joewit
So basically its a cobra without the SC?
ORIGINAL: uberstang1
theres a big difference between a mach and a gt, a gt is 2v sohc, the mach is a 4v dohc similar to a cobra, the mach would be a way better choice than a gt, the 4v has more power and will respond alot better to mods.
theres a big difference between a mach and a gt, a gt is 2v sohc, the mach is a 4v dohc similar to a cobra, the mach would be a way better choice than a gt, the 4v has more power and will respond alot better to mods.
The 03/04 cobras have a fully forged shortlbock, good for upwards of 800 hp.
The manual machs only havethe 8 boltforged crank, the autos have the regular 6 bolt iron. They bothhave the same crappy rods the gts have and hypereutectic pistons.
03-06-2007, 06:07 PM
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RE: Newbie Question
If you plan on getting a supercharger anytime shortly, skip the Mach 1. Both the Mach 1 & GT can only handle 450rwhp or LESS, so there is no advantage to buying a Mach 1 over a GT when getting a blower.
However if being practical & NA is what you need, the Mach 1 will give you much better performance NA.
However if being practical & NA is what you need, the Mach 1 will give you much better performance NA.