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Posted by UNLUCKIER (Member # 435) on :
 
Here it is, I'm back in business!

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ikes88gt/album?.dir=5a38&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos
 

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Posted by 02GeeTee (Member # 5905) on :
 
Sweet Mach! Turbo the bitch!
 

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Posted by MidnightNotchback (Member # 5242) on :
 

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Originally posted by 02GeeTee:
Sweet Mach! Turbo the bitch!

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Posted by Bizob (Member # 3768) on :
 

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Originally posted by 02GeeTee:
Sweet Mach! Turbo the bitch!

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agreed
 

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Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
Look's clean! Drive the hell out of and enjoy.
 

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Posted by archersgt (Member # 5177) on :
 

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Originally posted by 02GeeTee:
Sweet Mach! Turbo the bitch!

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Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 
Very nice, Ike! Is the grey bomb gone?
 

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Posted by UNLUCKIER (Member # 435) on :
 
Grey Bomb! LOL

Yeah I sold it in Cali.

I have been looking at Super Chargers.
 

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Posted by 02GeeTee (Member # 5905) on :
 

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Grey Bomb! LOL

Yeah I sold it in Cali.

I have been looking at Super Chargers.

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TURBO! I'm getting tired of seeing every Mustang charged. Yet, everyone rants about how they want their Mustang different. WELL, DURR! TURBO THE BITCH!
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Posted by UNLUCKIER (Member # 435) on :
 
You show me a put together turbo kit. And I will look into it.
 

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Posted by losbadgt (Member # 4394) on :
 
charger is not really a good way to go, cause u may only run like 6 pounds pf boost cause of the high compression engine, i think nitrous would do the job or just turbo the beast.
 

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Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 

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Originally posted by losbadgt:
charger is not really a good way to go, cause u may only run like 6 pounds pf boost cause of the high compression engine, i think nitrous would do the job or just turbo the beast.

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Originally posted by losbadgt:
charger is not really a good way to go, cause u may only run like 6 pounds pf boost cause of the high compression engine, i think nitrous would do the job or just turbo the beast.

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So you say not to SC becuse of the high compression yet then say turbo?? Not exactly a logical arguement...

Ike, do you care about smog legal?

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Only way aroun high compression and boost is supercharging with methanol kit, or race gas. Either way you will probably blow the engine eventually. But if you aer'nt breaking shit you aer'nt making power.
 

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Posted by UNLUCKIER (Member # 435) on :
 
Jim,

I would definitely like to keep it SMOG legal. I have read a few articles on the Kenne Bell setups and they run real good with a conservative tune.

[ August 28, 2005, 01:46 PM: Message edited by: UNLUCKIER ]
 

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Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 
Reality is that those 4V heads LOOVE boost. Just have to stay safe w/ the stock rods and pistons. It would be basically an '03 Cobra w/ mods w/ that setup.

Been here?

http://mach1review.com/

or here?

http://thethrottlestop.com/

Same set of guys, very nice and VERY knowledgable about M1's.
 

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Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 
And if you go all race gas-->

http://www.alternativeauto.com/misc/mach1_project_Dec1.html
 

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Posted by UNLUCKIER (Member # 435) on :
 

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And if you go all race gas-->

http://www.alternativeauto.com/misc/mach1_project_Dec1.html

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That is very impressive!

But I think conservative is more me. As long as it runs in the low 12 neighborhood. Thanks for the links!
 

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Posted by GTChink (Member # 293) on :
 
supercharger = what smog?
turbo = smog's a bitch

in Cali of course
 

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Posted by bunchmyfunky (Member # 360) on :
 
Good looking car Ike. I would go with a KB and some deep dish Mach1's for the rear.
 

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Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :
 

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deep dish Mach1's for the rear.

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Originally posted by bunchmyfunky:
deep dish Mach1's for the rear.

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Show me where they make those in an 18in

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reason that i say a turbo, cause i have never really seen a turbo mach 1, and i though that it would be a cool idea.

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I saw one turbo Mach 1, same color as UNLUCKIER's. For sale on ebay two months ago. It's nice seeing a 32v V8, with a fat snail or two sitting under the hood.
 

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Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :
 

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reason that i say a turbo, cause i have never really seen a turbo mach 1, and i though that it would be a cool idea.

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I saw one turbo Mach 1, same color as UNLUCKIER's. For sale on ebay two months ago. It's nice seeing a 32v V8, with a fat snail or two sitting under the hood.

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i now of someone thats getting a turbo setup on her mach
 

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Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on :
 
i finally clicked this thread because the whole time i thought it was about mac computers
 

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Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 

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Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:
i finally clicked this thread because the whole time i thought it was about mac computers

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Originally posted by UNLUCKIER:
How funny I did not even see my typo in my headline.

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(psssst, go and edit it before anyone notices!)
 

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Posted by Throttle Stop (Member # 5515) on :
 
Nice Mach. I do have a couple of suggestions, if you want them. If not, no sweat.

First, the Mach has gobs of power, as I'm sure you've found out. The big problem we have (I have a Dark Shadow 2003 Mach) is traction, or lack of. This is the first place we try and have folks improve. You can put more power out, but if all you're doing is spinning the tires, while it is fun, doesn't get you down the strip fast. Tires, lower control arms, and gears. The 32 valve loves to rev. 4.10:1 or even 4.30's arn't too much for them. And, if you're doing gears, do 31 spline axles and a good carrier. I recommend looking at non-clutch styles (gear only) as they'll last pretty much forever.

Now, boost. Yes, we have some not-too-heatlthy rods and pistons, but with our compression, you really don't need much boost to make power. And remember, the less boost means less stress, which means longer life. Whichever route you take (turbo, NOS, supercharger) tho, the tune is the most important thing. A bad tune can/ will cost you engine. We ahve a 2003 Cobra in the shop with 2 pistons that got trashed because the car wasn't tuned after a smaller pulley was installed on the blower.

However you go, good luck. You've joined an exclusive club.
 

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