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Topic: 04 Cobra or Mach1?
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RonaldDregan
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Im a fifty man looking to get into the 4.6 scene...I know the cobra has the charger, but which has more potential as an everyday car? I plan on a few bolt ons here and there, but nothing too major...I pretty much just want a car that's quick, and loud...So I was interested in everyone's input.
Posts: 16 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Nov 2009
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70mach351
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cobra is the better bet. Or buy a mach 1 and put a procharger on it.
-------------------- 70 Mach 1 gettin a make over 2001 Ford F250 Crew Cab 7.3
Posts: 1762 | From: EDH | Registered: Mar 2007
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Pure Stang
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im sure a lot of people are going to say if you have the money get a cobra.
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R.I.P Willie Guzman (5ltrsvt) you will be missed brother. 04/24/87 - 11/23/2012
90 lx 347 RIP 86 gt 89 lx- next project
Posts: 6497 | From: San Jose | Registered: Nov 2006
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RonaldDregan
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What kind of upgrades are available for the cobra?
Posts: 16 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Nov 2009
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04cobra408
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quote: Originally posted by 70mach351: cobra is the better bet. Or buy a mach 1 and put a pro-charger on it.
+1. Id say cobra but i love the mach's also...and if you can throw on a pro-charger with a good tune on the mach that wont blow the engine you'll be set and have no regrets. then you can do some easy weight reduction here and there and be under 3300 depending on what you do. I believe they weigh 34xx stock? might be able to get it to 3200's but you can also get a cobra into the low 11's pretty easliy if you can drive or with some practice like I needed haha d'oh
-------------------- Willie Guzman RIP lil brother 11-23-12
Juan Moya "The King Cobra" 11/16/81 - 8/20/05
Posts: 1945 | From: san jose ca | Registered: Jan 2004
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04cobra408
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quote: Originally posted by RonaldDregan: What kind of upgrades are available for the cobra?
also I think we could better answer the question based on your budget , and what ideally youd like to do/get out of the car ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
-------------------- Willie Guzman RIP lil brother 11-23-12
Juan Moya "The King Cobra" 11/16/81 - 8/20/05
Posts: 1945 | From: san jose ca | Registered: Jan 2004
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RonaldDregan
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Well an 04 mach 1 and 04 cobra have about a 7000 dollar difference in price, which is not a big deal for me... I know the cobra is basically all you can get out of a stock mustang in 04, but the mach1 has its own history and is capable of being quick...I'm trying to get back into the mustangs, because I miss when I had the fifty people would come up and admire the car and notice the little things, like why I had chrome ponies and not 22 inch rims. You can't get that out of most cars nowadays, especially imports! Can I get the same out of the cobra and mach1, and is the cobra worth the extra 7 or so thousand???
Posts: 16 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Nov 2009
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73 on DUBS
Car thief associate!
Member # 5677
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cobra no questions asked
-------------------- you r not ready!!!! -H$$-
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Juan Moralas aka Julienn Morales aka 73 on DUBS accompliced by his brother Ben Moralas aka Benjamin Moralas aka bnmrls aka benmorales94025@yahoo.com of Menlo Park (408)431-3020 / (650)271-2509 pictured here is a member of the East Palo Alto car theft ring called High Speed Specialist aka HSS aka H$$ which has loose Norteño gang ties. Be suspect of Ben Morales / Juan Morales and their EPA criminal H$$ affiliates. They've been spotted at various car shows, 7th street, and Sacramento Raceway.
This thief affiliated High Speed Specialists group is **NOT** related to the legit drag racing group under the same name out of Oakland. ###################################
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Known Car Thieves: BEWARE ###################################
Posts: 672 | From: da LO | Registered: May 2005
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losbadgts
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mach 1, some 4.30's gears and full exhaust and u are set my friend ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
-------------------- Why pretent someone u are not, everyone else could see it.
Posts: 3625 | From: redwood city | Registered: Apr 2004
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FireVert03
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I was also like you i was thinking of getting a mach or a cobra I just said fuck it and went all out got myself a cobra and proud of my pick...
-------------------- 1997 S/C cobra 2003 FireRed Cobra R.I.P 1995 Mustang GT 1989 Built 5.0(Sold)
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Posts: 1005 | From: Tijuana | Registered: Feb 2010
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707clone
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go ahead n go back 1 year on the cobra and get that!!FOR SURE!
-------------------- Maybe I should get drunk off my HATERADE elsewhere?
I was slow to take the hint, so I'm taking a break from CAFords for the rest of the month. Now excuse me while I enjoy some cereal. Mmmmm Mmmmm good. Who else wants to join me?
Lil Ric! R.I.P CHARLIE HUSTLE!
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Posts: 2614 | From: v a dubble | Registered: Sep 2010
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SAMACH1
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I went through the same dilemma...found a cobra with 50k and a Mach with 17k...price diff wasn't much seeing as the Mach had warranty and was at Hayward Ford and cobra was private party......although I regret not having the ability to make easy power with forged internals stock, I don't regret anything else about the choice I made...I love when people dont know what it is.....and I see way more COBRAS daily then I do machs...IIRC they made less machs then cobras...
-------------------- - STREET ACTIONS CC - Advanced Auto Built Bob Kurgan Tuned
Posts: 1668 | From: EAST BAY | Registered: Sep 2006
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90FoX
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is this a serious post
Posts: 5364 | From: Shooting Skeet | Registered: Oct 2002
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RonaldDregan
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Yea, the cobra is instant power, and mach 1 is harder to find...
Posts: 16 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Nov 2009
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SAMACH1
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quote: Originally posted by RonaldDregan: Yea, the cobra is instant power, and mach 1 is harder to find...
Nothing a short block and blower can't fix.... I love my Solid rear end aswell, fragile half-shafts and the IRS scare me... ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
-------------------- - STREET ACTIONS CC - Advanced Auto Built Bob Kurgan Tuned
Posts: 1668 | From: EAST BAY | Registered: Sep 2006
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87droptop50
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Forget both of those and get a 07+ cobra
-------------------- HighSpeed Motorsports 87Mustang Gt Conv kurgan tuned 03Harley F150 #5023 69El Camino SS396 -sold 99 f350 7.3 DRW
Posts: 3855 | From: SF | Registered: Oct 2006
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NEIGHT
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quote: Originally posted by 90FoX: is this a serious post
+1 no brainer COBRA
-------------------- -Savage Habits- 1992 Summer Edition 1986 Hatch- catfish killer 1964 Impala hard top
Posts: 18579 | From: EA$T $IDE REDWOOD CITY | Registered: Nov 2008
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LETHL 03
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how much are you looking to spend on a car is the question
i say cobra, sonic blue or white
-------------------- RIP Willie Guzman LQ9SN95
Hard Head Muscle #HHM #babydickcobra #lethl03
Posts: 4128 | From: 702 HHM | Registered: Feb 2005
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VADEl2
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COBRA if your worried about the rearend just upgrade it or get a SRA.
-------------------- TT Coyote 992Rwhp No Times yet
Posts: 735 | From: Fresno, CA | Registered: Sep 2010
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Mach916
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if money isnt the problem..then get the cobra.but make sure to get the compression checked..these cars have alot of issues if not taken care of right..
Posts: 1247 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Mar 2008
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iceman302
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From a former Mach 1 owner, buy the Cobra. There's nothing wrong with a Mach 1 but the Cobra is on another level with it's performance potential.
-------------------- '65 Mustang Fastback
Posts: 4171 | From: Rancho Murieta | Registered: Oct 2006
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510vnum
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quote: Originally posted by VADEl2: COBRA if your worried about the rearend just upgrade it or get a SRA.
+1
Posts: 255 | From: oakland ca | Registered: Apr 2009
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89point.
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Damn I know if I could shit money I would for sure get a cobra and 7k seems like 500 to u so get the cobra over the Mach 1 in my opinion.
Posts: 2727 | From: martinez | Registered: Oct 2005
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Rigo5.0
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Here's my take on it... If you're looking to eventually reach 600 RWHP, go with the Cobra. If you're fine with 450 RWHP, go with the Mach 1. This assuming you keep the stock block in each. Either way, you can't go wrong. I got a Cobra because it was a really good deal.
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Posts: 1454 | From: Kansas City | Registered: Jan 2005
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Luke87GT
Lay'n more stripes than Caltrans
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quote: Originally posted by 90FoX: is this a serious post
I checked the calendar to make sure it was not april fools myself.
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