what do you think about Mach 1's
04-02-2007, 09:17 PM
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RE: what do you think about Mach 1's
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I love how people say "I can beat a Mach 1 with my add-ons", my response is DUH! If you add the same add-ons to the Mach 1, then what is faster? hmm...
AMach 1 is NOT a GT with a Cobra engine, there is more on the Mach 1 that has been upgraded than a GT, and most are comparible to Cobras e.g. 13" Brembo disc brakes, subframe connectors, 80mf sensor, dual 57mm Throttle Body, etc. And no, I did not even mention the Mach 1 usual characteristics like interior, shaker, etc. There are Cobra parts missing too however, like IRS and supercharger (comparing 03-04 with 03-04).
As a previous cobra owner and a current Mach 1 owner, I can say that either you would enjoy. Don't get either if you are worried about gas mileage. If you are worried about gas mileage, get a V6 or a focus. Both are upgraded as easy, Mach 1 parts are harder to find.
There were a total of 16,834 Mach 1's produced in 03-04 (only late model years made).
There were a total of 19,140 Cobras produced in 03-04 (many other years made).
So Mach 1 is more rare.
Only difference one has to worry about is forged engine, and you worry about that if you are planning on spending a lot of money on horsepower. If you are ok with getting to 420hp or so before doing engine work, Mach 1 is a good alternative to a Cobra. The s/c'ed Cobra ('03+) of course costs more.
So basically, if you want more than a GT, it is personal preference. I would get a Mach 1 vs a pre-'03 cobra, but that is preference not performance based. If you want performance based, look up all the specs that you are concerned about and then compare.
I love how people say "I can beat a Mach 1 with my add-ons", my response is DUH! If you add the same add-ons to the Mach 1, then what is faster? hmm...
AMach 1 is NOT a GT with a Cobra engine, there is more on the Mach 1 that has been upgraded than a GT, and most are comparible to Cobras e.g. 13" Brembo disc brakes, subframe connectors, 80mf sensor, dual 57mm Throttle Body, etc. And no, I did not even mention the Mach 1 usual characteristics like interior, shaker, etc. There are Cobra parts missing too however, like IRS and supercharger (comparing 03-04 with 03-04).
As a previous cobra owner and a current Mach 1 owner, I can say that either you would enjoy. Don't get either if you are worried about gas mileage. If you are worried about gas mileage, get a V6 or a focus. Both are upgraded as easy, Mach 1 parts are harder to find.
There were a total of 16,834 Mach 1's produced in 03-04 (only late model years made).
There were a total of 19,140 Cobras produced in 03-04 (many other years made).
So Mach 1 is more rare.
Only difference one has to worry about is forged engine, and you worry about that if you are planning on spending a lot of money on horsepower. If you are ok with getting to 420hp or so before doing engine work, Mach 1 is a good alternative to a Cobra. The s/c'ed Cobra ('03+) of course costs more.
So basically, if you want more than a GT, it is personal preference. I would get a Mach 1 vs a pre-'03 cobra, but that is preference not performance based. If you want performance based, look up all the specs that you are concerned about and then compare.
04-02-2007, 09:34 PM
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RE: what do you think about Mach 1's
what im surprized no one said or knows is the mach 1s have forged cranks just not the pistons and rods. well at least the sticks do. but who would buy an auto in a mustang 
04-02-2007, 10:13 PM
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RE: what do you think about Mach 1's
The mach is the happy med between a gt and a cobra. Its a great car but no forged motor. Get a 99 or 01 cobra imo.
04-02-2007, 10:15 PM
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RE: what do you think about Mach 1's
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ORIGINAL: Ahamaha
thanks for the info.
what's this about forged motors?
also, with a few bolt-on mods on my GT, would i get the same power as the Mach 1?
$ for $ am i beter to upgrade my GT rader than buying a Mach or Cobra.
I can beat a stock mach 1 with the mods in my sig off the bottle.
ORIGINAL: Ahamaha
thanks for the info.
what's this about forged motors?
also, with a few bolt-on mods on my GT, would i get the same power as the Mach 1?
$ for $ am i beter to upgrade my GT rader than buying a Mach or Cobra.
I can beat a stock mach 1 with the mods in my sig off the bottle.
04-02-2007, 11:31 PM
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RE: what do you think about Mach 1's
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the mach 1 is great for people with an IQ of forrest gump.. why buy a 3v motor without forged internals, when you can get a forged 4v for the same price or marginally more. if youre worried about gas mileage, get a V6
the mach 1 is great for people with an IQ of forrest gump.. why buy a 3v motor without forged internals, when you can get a forged 4v for the same price or marginally more. if youre worried about gas mileage, get a V6
You dont even know how many valves it has but you know its a bad buy..............A mach 1 is NOT a gt with add ons. And most of you GTs who think you'll "beat" a mach with exhaust and CAI are wrong.
To the OP, theres a lot of bad info on this site so dont believeeverything you read.
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