Mach 1 First mods?

Supra · July 18th, 2011, 08:01 PM

Just purchased an 04 Azure Mach. 20,000 miles, and all stock besides flowmasters. Looking for suggestions for first mods I should do to pick up more power.

Torched03Mach · July 18th, 2011, 09:39 PM

I just got mine too...the first thing I put on it was an MGW short throw...It feels amazing!

rk_2000_Z/28 · July 18th, 2011, 10:11 PM

4.10's.

04Machsy · July 18th, 2011, 11:46 PM

^what these guys said

4valvegt · July 19th, 2011, 12:02 AM

Damn that is one sexy car, really wish I would have waited and found a low mileage mach.

Torched03Mach · July 19th, 2011, 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by 4valvegt

Damn that is one sexy car, really wish I would have waited and found a low mileage mach.

I think it's more of a luck kind of thing lol...I know I got lucky

Dbovine · July 19th, 2011, 01:48 PM

a JLT intake and a tune to go with the exhaust gears and short throw. My friend has the same car and thats whats on his, put some more pep in his step

Supra · July 19th, 2011, 09:18 PM

Ordered an sct programmer, bbk X pipe, and short throw shifter

DeadlyVenom97 · July 20th, 2011, 10:55 AM

that is a beautiful car bro
that is my favorite color scheme for Mach 1s
love it man keep doing your thing (:

MustangGt40th · July 20th, 2011, 03:04 PM

I'd swap out the Flows..but that's just me. Mod motors, especially 4v's need need straight through mufflers. Chambered just doesn't sound right on anything other than pushrod motors

B's04gt · July 20th, 2011, 03:57 PM

Slam it, black cobra rims, tinted lights, tinted windows.

Supra · July 20th, 2011, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by MustangGt40th

I'd swap out the Flows..but that's just me. Mod motors, especially 4v's need need straight through mufflers. Chambered just doesn't sound right on anything other than pushrod motors

I dont want them either to be honest, they just came on the car. i prefer the straight through mufflers as they dont seem to drone nearly as much on the highway

Supra · July 21st, 2011, 01:21 AM

Raced a pullied Cobalt tonight and lost by a fender.

Shaun03GT · July 21st, 2011, 01:23 AM

Very clean Mach. First thing I would do is get different mufflers

Shortthrow + 4.10's would be awesome. My dad ran a 13.3 bone stock in his Mach. With a midpipe and drag radials, ran a 13.03 @ 106mph. Drag radials were shot though, definatley could have hit 12's.

Everett · July 21st, 2011, 02:01 AM

Gears. I found that 3.90s don't make me grab 5th in the 1320. I cross the line at 5900 rpm in 4th. You can't go wrong with 4.10s either but forget 3.73s. Not enough of a gain over stock for what you invest. great find dude. Looks awesome

Mach Boy · July 21st, 2011, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by Everett

Gears. I found that 3.90s don't make me grab 5th in the 1320. I cross the line at 5900 rpm in 4th. You can't go wrong with 4.10s either but forget 3.73s. Not enough of a gain over stock for what you invest. great find dude. Looks awesome

A lot of Machs who race their cars use 4.56s. 4.10s should be the lowest numerical gear you consider and you should take a serious look at 4.30s.

My advice is get a short throw, full length subframe connectors, midpipe/catback, lower control arms, and a RAI/CAI. By that time you should have an idea what you want to do with your car be it forced induction, nitrous, or naturally aspirated. Once you know that start building for that because bolt-ons will nickel and dime you to death.

PsnSnake_19 · July 21st, 2011, 09:31 AM

lol i got the same wheels but with a cobra in the middle, where the hell did the previos owner get these??? any ideas

rk_2000_Z/28 · July 21st, 2011, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by Supra

Raced a pullied Cobalt tonight and lost by a fender.

Don't take this the wrong way, but after reading this I think your first mod should be a short throw and practice your driving skills. There are some fast Cobalts around, and pullied is a very generalized term because of all the different combinations out there on the market. But even in stock form, a Mach1 should beat the average BPU Cobalt. I'd work on some driving and shifting if I were you. And remember that these 4V motors like to be spun hard. You shouldn't even think about shifting until after 6500 rpm.

Supra · July 21st, 2011, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by rk_2000_Z/28

Don't take this the wrong way, but after reading this I think your first mod should be a short throw and practice your driving skills. There are some fast Cobalts around, and pullied is a very generalized term because of all the different combinations out there on the market. But even in stock form, a Mach1 should beat the average BPU Cobalt. I'd work on some driving and shifting if I were you. And remember that these 4V motors like to be spun hard. You shouldn't even think about shifting until after 6500 rpm.

I was shifting around 6700. We went from a 40 mph roll, which maybe worked a little more in his favor.

Pumpkinator · September 4th, 2011, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by rk_2000_Z/28

Don't take this the wrong way, but after reading this I think your first mod should be a short throw and practice your driving skills. There are some fast Cobalts around, and pullied is a very generalized term because of all the different combinations out there on the market. But even in stock form, a Mach1 should beat the average BPU Cobalt. I'd work on some driving and shifting if I were you. And remember that these 4V motors like to be spun hard. You shouldn't even think about shifting until after 6500 rpm.

Like he said. Learn to drive your car. I beat Slowbolts in my 2003 Mustang GT. I would eat a cobalt for lunch in my 2004 Mach 1 and it is mostly stock.

July 18th, 2011, 08:01 PM	#1
Supra Regular 2004 Mach 1 12.57 @ 111.72 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: saskatchewan, canada Posts: 422 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mach 1 First mods? Just purchased an 04 Azure Mach. 20,000 miles, and all stock besides flowmasters. Looking for suggestions for first mods I should do to pick up more power.

July 18th, 2011, 09:39 PM	#2
Torched03Mach Enthusiast 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 774 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just got mine too...the first thing I put on it was an MGW short throw...It feels amazing! __________________ FORMERLY "Satinsilver02" 2002 Mustang GT - Sold!! 2003 Torch Red Mach 1 MGW Short Throw Shifter, JLT RAI, Mac o/r H, Magnapacks, Eibach Sportlines, MM C/C plates, JLT Oil Separator, SCT X3 w/ Bama Tunes

July 18th, 2011, 10:11 PM	#3
rk_2000_Z/28 Forever in our hearts travis_afx 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 4,311 iTrader: 0 reviews	4.10's. __________________ 03 Cobra-Slow 02 SS, 00 Z/28-Gone Rest In Peace Travis Billings

July 18th, 2011, 11:46 PM	#4
04Machsy Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang Mach1 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,569 iTrader: 0 reviews	^what these guys said __________________

July 19th, 2011, 12:02 AM	#5
4valvegt Enthusiast 03 Cobra Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 809 iTrader: 1 reviews	Damn that is one sexy car, really wish I would have waited and found a low mileage mach. __________________ MM Cobra Club #86 2003 Mineral Grey Cobra 2004 True Blue F-150 FX4

July 19th, 2011, 01:48 PM	#7
Dbovine Newbie 2002 Mustang v6 Coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sault Ste Marie, ON CANADA Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	a JLT intake and a tune to go with the exhaust gears and short throw. My friend has the same car and thats whats on his, put some more pep in his step __________________ Roush Springs, fox body shocks & struts, gt take off exhaust, VMP Tune, VAP Windstar kit Gears & T-lok on deck, H/C/I next target

July 19th, 2011, 09:18 PM	#8
Supra Regular 2004 Mach 1 12.57 @ 111.72 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: saskatchewan, canada Posts: 422 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ordered an sct programmer, bbk X pipe, and short throw shifter

July 20th, 2011, 10:55 AM	#9
DeadlyVenom97 Regular 1990 Mustang LX Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 78 iTrader: 0 reviews	that is a beautiful car bro that is my favorite color scheme for Mach 1s love it man keep doing your thing (:

July 20th, 2011, 03:04 PM	#10
MustangGt40th Enthusiast 2009 Mazda Mazda6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 903 iTrader: 1 reviews	I'd swap out the Flows..but that's just me. Mod motors, especially 4v's need need straight through mufflers. Chambered just doesn't sound right on anything other than pushrod motors __________________ -2004 Mustang GT: Sold..Worst mistake of my life. -2009 Mazda Mazda6 i Touring: The new whip Wish I could've kept the Mustang and the Mazda at the same time...

July 21st, 2011, 01:21 AM	#13
Supra Regular 2004 Mach 1 12.57 @ 111.72 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: saskatchewan, canada Posts: 422 iTrader: 0 reviews	Raced a pullied Cobalt tonight and lost by a fender.

July 21st, 2011, 01:23 AM	#14
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,435 iTrader: 12 reviews	Very clean Mach. First thing I would do is get different mufflers Shortthrow + 4.10's would be awesome. My dad ran a 13.3 bone stock in his Mach. With a midpipe and drag radials, ran a 13.03 @ 106mph. Drag radials were shot though, definatley could have hit 12's. __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

July 21st, 2011, 02:01 AM	#15
Everett Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 gt Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 1,053 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 2 reviews	Gears. I found that 3.90s don't make me grab 5th in the 1320. I cross the line at 5900 rpm in 4th. You can't go wrong with 4.10s either but forget 3.73s. Not enough of a gain over stock for what you invest. great find dude. Looks awesome __________________ Black and White Crew Crew Member # 3 centerforce dual friction,.100 shot freeflow exhaust,70mm accufab tb,professional products plenum, tri ax,3.90s amazing how fast you can go when the road never curves .....lighting up the Canadian prairie

July 21st, 2011, 09:31 AM	#17
PsnSnake_19 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 cobra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: tampa Posts: 2,251 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol i got the same wheels but with a cobra in the middle, where the hell did the previos owner get these??? any ideas __________________ SVT all day! Next mods: Mickey thompson street radials, new wheels, gears and tuner, then turboed by 2013

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