well i went to the track for the first time. im dissapointed with how i did. my best with the mach was a 13.807 at 104 mph. that was my BEST and i consistantly ran low 14s. even when my launches are good, i rarely ran 13.9. im crossing the line in 3rd at redline, so im wondering if i should shift into 4th at about 6 grand to get back into the powerband for the last couple 100 feet? from first to 2nd i shift right at redline and fom 3nd to third i shift at 6 grand. wat do u guys think?

 

I'm not sure about Mach 1s but N/A Cobras make their peak hp at 6k.What do Mach's redline at?

 

the redline is at 6800

 

Then I would say leave it in 3rd since 4 valves love to rev.What kind of 60ft times were you running?Since 104mph trap with a good launch should put you somewhere in the mid 13s.

 

about a 2.27 60 foot

 

definitely get that down, and youll see mid 13's no problem. and like snake said, leave it in 3rd since they like to rev.

 

based on your times.. i'd say you need 1 mod to get mid-low 13's

and that's a set of BFG or MT Drag Radials

(once you get more comfortalbe with your car you'll do alot better too.)

 

i went to the track for the first time yesterday also and made a best of 12.31 at 115.04 and that wsa a 1.93 60' on street tires. and in 100% street trim including the garage door opener on the visor and the spare in the trunk.
just keep working on that luanch thats the key to a good time imo.
my first run of the day i ran a high 13 because i spun all the way into 3rd gear because i just tried to rev up and dump the clutch of the line. just practice a bit and get that 60' time down under 2.0 and you'll be looking good.