Mach 1 or Cobra?
6/14/08, 10:05 AM
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Mach 1 or Cobra?
I've just recently heard the Mach1's internals are different from the regular GT's. Is this true? And if I were going to buy either vehicle and go forced induction anyway, which is the better platform to start from, other than the fact the Terminator is supercharged already.
6/14/08, 10:12 AM
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Terminator is a stronger motor than Mach or GT.
Machs and Cobras share . .
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Cams
Forged Crank (Manual Mach's)
Mach as aluminum block, Cobra has Iron. Cobra has forged internals, Machs don't (except for Crank on manuals.)
Mach is good to ~450hp on a SAFE F/I tune, but at this point one has to start thinking about upgrading clutch/flywheel, axles, differential, etc. If you are planning F/I go with the Cobra. Fantastic engine! That being said I love my Mach!
Machs and Cobras share . .
Heads
Cams
Forged Crank (Manual Mach's)
Mach as aluminum block, Cobra has Iron. Cobra has forged internals, Machs don't (except for Crank on manuals.)
Mach is good to ~450hp on a SAFE F/I tune, but at this point one has to start thinking about upgrading clutch/flywheel, axles, differential, etc. If you are planning F/I go with the Cobra. Fantastic engine! That being said I love my Mach!
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6/14/08, 10:20 AM
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No problem! 
If you want to know more about Machs head to . .
www.mach1registry.com
And more about Cobras . . .
www.svtperformance.com
If you want to know more about Machs head to . .
www.mach1registry.com
And more about Cobras . . .
www.svtperformance.com
7/23/08, 06:35 PM
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Terminator is a stronger motor than Mach or GT.
Machs and Cobras share . .
Heads
Cams
Forged Crank (Manual Mach's)
Mach as aluminum block, Cobra has Iron. Cobra has forged internals, Machs don't (except for Crank on manuals.)
Mach is good to ~450hp on a SAFE F/I tune, but at this point one has to start thinking about upgrading clutch/flywheel, axles, differential, etc. If you are planning F/I go with the Cobra. Fantastic engine! That being said I love my Mach!
Machs and Cobras share . .
Heads
Cams
Forged Crank (Manual Mach's)
Mach as aluminum block, Cobra has Iron. Cobra has forged internals, Machs don't (except for Crank on manuals.)
Mach is good to ~450hp on a SAFE F/I tune, but at this point one has to start thinking about upgrading clutch/flywheel, axles, differential, etc. If you are planning F/I go with the Cobra. Fantastic engine! That being said I love my Mach!
7/31/08, 12:24 PM
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This is coming from an 03 Cobra owner, the Mach is a better bang for the buck. I love my Cobra and got a great deal on it but recent finds show that Terminators are selling for way more than Mach1s. Like a previous post said if u are happy with 450 or so HP the Mach would be great and if you are a drag racer you won't have to worry about the Cobra's IRS wheel hopping.
7/31/08, 12:49 PM
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This is coming from an 03 Cobra owner, the Mach is a better bang for the buck. I love my Cobra and got a great deal on it but recent finds show that Terminators are selling for way more than Mach1s. Like a previous post said if u are happy with 450 or so HP the Mach would be great and if you are a drag racer you won't have to worry about the Cobra's IRS wheel hopping.
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