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92_5.0
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Looking to purchase a 5 spd, I know quite a bit about the specs, but would like some real experience opinions about them. this will be used as a daily driver, occasional track time (1/4 mile), vacation trips, and ofcoarse running it hard daily ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) . Thanks!
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Infineon/Sears point? same difference!
11.8 @ 115 mph @ Sac Raceway
411 rwhp 402 trq (old set up)
540 rwhp 517 rwtrq (new set up)
ET's to come
Posts: 1629 | From: bay area | Registered: May 2007
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03smknsvt
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I had an 03 mach 1..long tubes, xpipe, cold air intake, slp catback..made 315rwhp and 375rwtq tuned..fun car never failed me..regret selling it
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03 silver cobra #3461 out of 8394
96 gt supercharged
03 mach 1
93 cobra
99 black bird
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"
Posts: 1535 | From: san jose | Registered: Mar 2005
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MachYou
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Drive my 04 mainly on the weekends, longest trip has been 250 miles. The seats make it more comfortable.
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All Bullshit Stops When the Hands Drop
Posts: 726 | From: California | Registered: Oct 2007
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RSCapri
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currently have an 03 and I don't have much to complain about except the fact that I can't afford to do some serious mods to it.
But I say if you're looking to get one, have a reputable shop go through it with a fine tooth comb. compression test, leak down test, make sure if there's any leak, that it's to a minimum. good luck!
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03 DSG Mach 1*SOLD
82 GT-5.0, 5spd, IRS *SOLD
79 Coupe*SOLD
84 Capri RS
94 GT *SOLD
82 Mercury Capri 5.0 *SOLD
Posts: 855 | From: Las Vegas, NV | Registered: Nov 2005
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sinisterblk
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Owned one since 2003. Love it, but don't drive it much
just went over 20000. I have had no major problems.
Its a mustang so it will develop a rattle, center console, my
trannys been a bit notchy, but other than those minor things
its been awesome.
Posts: 549 | From: angels camp | Registered: May 2008
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SwEeT03Gt
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quote:
Originally posted by sinisterblk:
Owned one since 2003. Love it, but don't drive it much
just went over 20000. I have had no major problems.
Its a mustang so it will develop a rattle, center console, my
trannys been a bit notchy, but other than those minor things
its been awesome.
drop some gm syncromesh in it tr3650 luv it,
also op make sure the previous owner did the head cooling mod to it or get it done if it hasnt
Posts: 4484 | From: -NicKlE n DiMe- | Registered: Sep 2010
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uh0h50
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Pros: it's a 03-04 mach 1.
Cons: it's not an 03-04 cobra.
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Posts: 2926 | From: Bay Area 510 | Registered: Jul 2003
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2T0NE
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quote:
Originally posted by uh0h50:
Pros: it's a 03-04 mach 1.
Cons: it's not an 03-04 cobra.
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Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:
Can't wait till the Giants lose tomorrow night so all you Giants fans are forced to shut the fuck up.
Posts: 14676 | From: 760 carlsbad | Registered: Mar 2004
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SwEeT03Gt
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pro's
its a mach 1
it has forged crank (5speed only)
all aluminum engine
con's
it's not a cobra (03/04)
it has shitty gt connecting rods n pistons
that;s about it
Posts: 4484 | From: -NicKlE n DiMe- | Registered: Sep 2010
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92_5.0
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Thanks for all the info guys, very helpful. I actually went and test drove one today http://m.cars.com/mcs/projects/cars/car_info.xdime?paId=113473232 very nice car in person, low miles and felt as solid as it should. After driving one, I think I will wait for an 03-04 cobra instead. Nothing against the mach 1, I was just not as impressed as I thought I would be. I've driven gt's and a few modded and stock 03-04 cobras and for my situation, I think I will wait and pay a little more for a cobra.
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Infineon/Sears point? same difference!
11.8 @ 115 mph @ Sac Raceway
411 rwhp 402 trq (old set up)
540 rwhp 517 rwtrq (new set up)
ET's to come
Posts: 1629 | From: bay area | Registered: May 2007
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SwEeT03Gt
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16k thats cobra price range now
Posts: 4484 | From: -NicKlE n DiMe- | Registered: Sep 2010
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MaK_1967v8
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No real cons except the connecting rods and They're pretty expensive to mod. ( compared to a 289/302, anywho )
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1967 C Code Coupe
2004 Roush Stage 2
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