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Dec 3, 2008 | 04:46 PM

AFChief

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Quick Question about 03 Mach 1....

Is the motor the same as the terminator cobra without the SC?

Dec 3, 2008 | 05:14 PM

lowblustang00

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My first quick answer would be no. I think the Mach 1 has an aluminum block vs the iron block the Termi has. I don't know the specs, but when some one here with more technical knowledge chimes in, we should see that there are many differeces between them.

Dec 3, 2008 | 06:00 PM

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Pretty much the same except the rods and pistons are Hyperpathetic. I think the 5 speed has a forged crank and the auto has a cast crank.

Dec 3, 2008 | 06:09 PM

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Tacbear is exactly right. Same head design, maybe a slightly different cam profile, and of course the lack of eaton m112 blower. The 5-speed did have a forged crank. lowblu is right, they did have a cast iron block in the 03/04.

Dec 3, 2008 | 07:12 PM

lowblustang00

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wow, they are a lot more similar than I expected.

Dec 4, 2008 | 05:21 AM

AFChief

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Scothew

So both have the cast iron block?

Dec 4, 2008 | 05:30 AM

Evil_Capri

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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.)

Dec 4, 2008 | 06:24 AM

AFChief

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OK. Thanks all for the input! I couldn't believe all the conflicting articles on-line by the "big" car mags......

There is a Mach for sale locally that has caught my eye. Don't know why I need it, but it's like a friggin' disease!!

Dec 4, 2008 | 06:26 AM

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Good info, cams were sourced from the Linc Navigator.

Dec 4, 2008 | 07:33 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AFChief

So both have the cast iron block?

Sorry I should have specificied 03/04 cobra.

Dec 4, 2008 | 02:58 PM

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97GT03SVT

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One of my best friends has an 04' Mach1, I gotta say its a great car and an awesome value. Not as fast as a Cobra but it is the better bang for the buck in my opinion!

Dec 7, 2008 | 01:47 PM

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boduke0220

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+1 I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A MACH 1..IF I WOULDA WAITED ANOTHER 6 MONTHS....

sorry for caps lol

Dec 7, 2008 | 09:15 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 97GT03SVT

One of my best friends has an 04' Mach1, I gotta say its a great car and an awesome value. Not as fast as a Cobra but it is the better bang for the buck in my opinion!

Actually, with the right parts, it can be considerably faster than a Cobra LOL!

Dec 7, 2008 | 10:30 PM

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^^ sneaky, sneaky!!

Dec 8, 2008 | 08:36 AM

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AFChief

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Very cool....

I missed out on the car. Had to go out of town this weekend and planned on driving it on Sunday when I came back thru the city. Guy sold it Saturday night. Dang!

Dec 8, 2008 | 01:44 PM

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DynamicmustangGT

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That stinks I am sorry to hear that you didnt get such an awsome car. I have seen a bunch around the northeast for sale so I am sure you will find something else.