opinions on this car please

johnr2001 · July 1st, 2009, 08:23 PM

I am getting ready to pick up a 03 mach 1 with full eaton swap. still has stock short block running 8lbs of boost, the car is flawless inside and out I mean showroom condition.

the swap is documented and its been tuned by excessive motorsports. mac H pipe with cats. H&R sport springs, slp2 catback, and a few other things

45000 miles already state inspected for my state 15000.00 is this a good deal? wanted some opinions from you 4v guys.

thanks,

rk_2000_Z/28 · July 2nd, 2009, 01:09 AM

If it's a quality build than that is a decent price. It's not a steal or anything but I think worth that money if it's a clean car and done right.

8# is on the high side so I'd check the dyno and make sure it looks safe. Reloaded could help you. He has an eaton swapped mach1. He did pop his motor but I'm not sure at what boost level.

ReverendDexter · July 2nd, 2009, 01:12 AM

Auto or manual mach?

Sounds like a good deal either way, but the autos don't have forged cranks. If it is an auto, you might want to dial the boost down an RCH.

johnr2001 · July 2nd, 2009, 08:22 AM

thanks guys it is a 5 speed will post pictures friday.

all the work was done by a ford dealer no shortcuts where taken. he has all the paperwork on the swap. it was not cheap.

thanks,

John

93hatch · July 2nd, 2009, 01:13 PM

id put a larger pulley and get a retune just to be safe

AzSonicSnake · July 2nd, 2009, 01:17 PM

sounds about right. i'd pay 15k for it. having the 5 speed means its got a forged crank, and i don't see an issue with the 8lbs of boost if the tune is good. i'd want to see a graph with the afr from the shop that tuned it if possible.

Reloaded · July 2nd, 2009, 01:58 PM

8lbs on the Mach block is fine. I don't think you can even run any less than 8lbs on an Eaton anyway. I was running 9lbs (3.40" pulley) on an almost 80,000 mile engine. It lasted about a year. And it turned out that under a WOT run one of the two pumps went out on the Cobra pump assy which caused a lean condition which is what led to my blown up engine.

$15000 sounds like a good price to me. I know that prices have really dropped on these cars, but 2 years ago I paid more than that for my Mach, and it didn't have an Eaton on it.

GL with getting the car!

RS22 · July 2nd, 2009, 03:42 PM

15k sounds pretty good for an eaton swap mach 1. What color is it? Also, it's not an offroad h-pipe if it has cats. Offroad means catless. Unless he got some aftermarket cats put on an offroad h-pipe but that sounds silly.

RS22 · July 2nd, 2009, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by Reloaded

8lbs on the Mach block is fine. I don't think you can even run any less than 8lbs on an Eaton anyway. I was running 9lbs (3.40" pulley) on an almost 80,000 mile engine. It lasted about a year. And it turned out that under a WOT run one of the two pumps went out on the Cobra pump assy which caused a lean condition which is what led to my blown up engine.

$15000 sounds like a good price to me. I know that prices have really dropped on these cars, but 2 years ago I paid more than that for my Mach, and it didn't have an Eaton on it.

GL with getting the car!

We also live in CA which is king of high prices on cars lol. I hate going on the forums on svtperformance and seeing the prices people are paying for cobras w/ like 11k miles. Just not fair

johnr2001 · July 2nd, 2009, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by RS22

15k sounds pretty good for an eaton swap mach 1. What color is it? Also, it's not an offroad h-pipe if it has cats. Offroad means catless. Unless he got some aftermarket cats put on an offroad h-pipe but that sounds silly.

that was my mistake it has a mac H with cats, its azure Blue,

thanks for all the help guys. hope to pick it up tomorrow.

Reloaded · July 2nd, 2009, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by RS22

We also live in CA which is king of high prices on cars lol. I hate going on the forums on svtperformance and seeing the prices people are paying for cobras w/ like 11k miles. Just not fair

True. Yeah I hear ya. I try and stay as far away from seeing what people are paying for Machs and Cobras as I can.

RS22 · July 2nd, 2009, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Reloaded

True. Yeah I hear ya. I try and stay as far away from seeing what people are paying for Machs and Cobras as I can.

Ya its pretty sad to see lol.

mister0big · July 5th, 2009, 05:36 PM

car sounds good, post pics when you get it.

gooberhead320 · July 5th, 2009, 05:46 PM

he already bought it

99blkcobra · July 5th, 2009, 06:46 PM

got pixs?

'97'Cobra · July 5th, 2009, 06:57 PM

they are in another thread

July 1st, 2009, 08:23 PM	#1
johnr2001 Enthusiast 2001 GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bivalve MD Posts: 568	opinions on this car please I am getting ready to pick up a 03 mach 1 with full eaton swap. still has stock short block running 8lbs of boost, the car is flawless inside and out I mean showroom condition. the swap is documented and its been tuned by excessive motorsports. mac H pipe with cats. H&R sport springs, slp2 catback, and a few other things 45000 miles already state inspected for my state 15000.00 is this a good deal? wanted some opinions from you 4v guys. thanks, __________________ 03 Mach 1 full eaton swap, 18" chrome bullitts, H&R springs, 5.0 shifter, slp2, mac catted H, FRP 4.10's, 443 RWHP/ 386 TQ Last edited by johnr2001 : July 2nd, 2009 at 03:58 PM.

July 2nd, 2009, 01:09 AM	#2
rk_2000_Z/28 boats n' hoes 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 2,844	If it's a quality build than that is a decent price. It's not a steal or anything but I think worth that money if it's a clean car and done right. 8# is on the high side so I'd check the dyno and make sure it looks safe. Reloaded could help you. He has an eaton swapped mach1. He did pop his motor but I'm not sure at what boost level. __________________ 03 Cobra-Slow 02 SS, 00 Z/28-Gone "Mods are like STD's. You don't tell everybody everything. Not even your best friends."

July 2nd, 2009, 01:12 AM	#3
ReverendDexter Devil's Advocate '98 Cobra/'90 GT 'vert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 3,716	Auto or manual mach? Sounds like a good deal either way, but the autos don't have forged cranks. If it is an auto, you might want to dial the boost down an RCH. __________________ War is Peace \|\| Freedom is Slavery \|\| Ignorance is Strength Founder of the DMC

July 2nd, 2009, 08:22 AM	#4
johnr2001 Enthusiast 2001 GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bivalve MD Posts: 568	thanks guys it is a 5 speed will post pictures friday. all the work was done by a ford dealer no shortcuts where taken. he has all the paperwork on the swap. it was not cheap. thanks, John __________________ 03 Mach 1 full eaton swap, 18" chrome bullitts, H&R springs, 5.0 shifter, slp2, mac catted H, FRP 4.10's, 443 RWHP/ 386 TQ

July 2nd, 2009, 01:17 PM	#6
AzSonicSnake May ROTM 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 2,425	sounds about right. i'd pay 15k for it. having the 5 speed means its got a forged crank, and i don't see an issue with the 8lbs of boost if the tune is good. i'd want to see a graph with the afr from the shop that tuned it if possible. __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile HARDCORE CREW

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July 2nd, 2009, 03:42 PM	#8
RS22 Regular 2003 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 122	15k sounds pretty good for an eaton swap mach 1. What color is it? Also, it's not an offroad h-pipe if it has cats. Offroad means catless. Unless he got some aftermarket cats put on an offroad h-pipe but that sounds silly. __________________ 2003 SB Mustang Cobra \| MGW STS \| Spintech 333SCS mufflers \| MAC O/R H-pipe \| JLT CAI \| H&R Sport Springs \| MM Front Isos/Stock Rear Isos \| MM Caster Camber plates \| Spintech FLSFCs \| 18x9/10.5 Chrome Saleen Replicas \| S3 Roush kit

July 5th, 2009, 05:36 PM	#13
mister0big Regular 1998 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: detroit Posts: 65	car sounds good, post pics when you get it. __________________ Red 1998 GT, 5 Speed, 17" Cobra Replica Rims, Cold Air Intake, Flowmasters, H-pipe, Predator Tuner, MIL Eliminators, BBK 70mm Throttle Body, Intake Spacer, Mesh Grill with Logo, Halo Chrome Headlights.

July 5th, 2009, 06:46 PM	#15
99blkcobra Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 cobra Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,550	got pixs? __________________ 1999 Mustang Gt 1997 eclipse gst(the faster one of the two) MM Cobra Club #3

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