New Mustang Owner :-)

NewMach123 · August 24th, 2011, 10:31 PM

Hey guys,

I am new to the site. I have been looking around for a little over a month or so as I recently acquired an 04 Mach 1.....I will post pics in the next couple weeks hopefully. I was wondering what would be a great start for mods, I was planning on putting Borla catback exhaust with a CAI, not sure which one I want yet but leaning towards K&N setup. Sound like a good first start?

cschoening09 · August 24th, 2011, 11:03 PM

i personally dont really like k&n stuff. the idea is good. but theres better stuff out there imo. for the mach, if it was me , id go with a c&l if i had the money. but for the price. you cant beat a jlt...again. just my opion. knfilters are overrated.

NewMach123 · August 25th, 2011, 01:05 AM

Oh my bad, I was looking at the C&L, not K&N because even though its $50 more it looked cleaner imo

Mach Boy · August 25th, 2011, 01:13 AM

JLT is good. I'd start with a set of 4.30 gears and a tuner.

futureMACH1racer · August 25th, 2011, 09:23 AM

I like the C&L RAI it keeps the shaker hood scoop functional. I don't believe that the JLT does, but you can't go wrong with either.

DO NOT INSTALL UNDERDRIVE PULLEYS!!!

I had Borla Stingers on my car for a while. They sound like sex on a 4v, but everyone has them. Go on youtube and listen around. I think Mac's sound the meanest with a Mac Pro Chamber Mid Pipe.

I say a 4.30 gear for the most fun, 4.10 if you do a lot of expressway driving.

Intake Spacers from either Paul's High Performance or Roy Cole Intakes.

Aluminum Driveshaft from FRPP

MGW Shifter, I have tried the Steeda Tri Ax, and the UPR Blue Thunder. MGW is my favorite.

Subframe Connectors, I got mine from Maximum Motorsports.. You can get them anywhere though..

Upper and Lower Control Arms. I highly reccomend either the Team Z ones or HPM Megabytes. I ran the HPM's in my car.

Lowering Springs, I had H&R Super Sports. They give it a great stance.

There is a ton more that you can do with the car. That list will give you a great starting point...

Mach Boy · August 25th, 2011, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by futureMACH1racer

I like the C&L RAI it keeps the shaker hood scoop functional. I don't believe that the JLT does, but you can't go wrong with either.

Anything that is a ram air intake (RAI) keeps the Shaker functional. Cold air intakes (CAI) do not.

04Machsy · August 25th, 2011, 12:02 PM

these guys pretty much nailed it. i would not get k&n either, the PO of mine put it on and took the MAF screen off so sometimes she wants to die. i just work too much and am too lazy to fix it

futureMACH1racer · August 25th, 2011, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by Mach Boy

Anything that is a ram air intake (RAI) keeps the Shaker functional. Cold air intakes (CAI) do not.

Good point, does JLT make an RAI as well...

azure mach! · August 25th, 2011, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by futureMACH1racer

Good point, does JLT make an RAI as well...

JLT Performance Ram Air Intake for the 2003-2004 Mustang Mach 1 at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

03Black2v · August 25th, 2011, 05:49 PM

I dont think its mineral grey like it says in your sig. It has to be dark shadow grey. Or did they make machs in mg?

Mach Boy · August 25th, 2011, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by 618King

I dont think its mineral grey like it says in your sig. It has to be dark shadow grey. Or did they make machs in mg?

You're right. DSG or bust.

futureMACH1racer · August 25th, 2011, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by azure mach

JLT Performance Ram Air Intake for the 2003-2004 Mustang Mach 1 at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

Been so long since I had a Mach, or bought parts. LOL! I think if I remember correctly I bought the C&L because of its metal construction. It was more nitrous friendly...

azure mach! · August 25th, 2011, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by futureMACH1racer

Been so long since I had a Mach, or bought parts. LOL! I think if I remember correctly I bought the C&L because of its metal construction. It was more nitrous friendly...

you dont have a mach anymore ? i've been wondering what yours looked like for awhile lol

NewMach123 · August 25th, 2011, 09:18 PM

Carfax said it was a Mach 1 so I am guessing that I was just wrong on the color and it must be dark shadow grey

futureMACH1racer · August 25th, 2011, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by azure mach

you dont have a mach anymore ? i've been wondering what yours looked like for awhile lol

I sold my Mach 2.5yrs ago, long story behind that. Worst mistake and day of my life... Here is her from back in the day.

azure mach! · August 26th, 2011, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by futureMACH1racer

I sold my Mach 2.5yrs ago, long story behind that. Worst mistake and day of my life... Here is her from back in the day.

damn that sucks to hear, that was a real clean mach by the way. in one of the best colors also.. but i may be a bit biased

lol

NewMach123 · August 26th, 2011, 02:18 PM

NICE Mach!!!! That is clean. Sorry your not still in it, what you driving now?

RZNCAIN · August 26th, 2011, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by futureMACH1racer

I sold my Mach 2.5yrs ago, long story behind that. Worst mistake and day of my life... Here is her from back in the day.

I hate you for selling this.

03Black2v · August 26th, 2011, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by Mach Boy

You're right. DSG or bust.

Yeah I didn't think they made them in MG. A MG mach would be pretty sick looking though.

jk_aktion · August 27th, 2011, 01:18 AM

Originally Posted by futureMACH1racer

DO NOT INSTALL UNDERDRIVE PULLEYS!!!

why..? and don't say because of balance and vibration to pump gears = oil pump failure.

August 24th, 2011, 10:31 PM	#1
NewMach123 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	New Mustang Owner :-) Hey guys, I am new to the site. I have been looking around for a little over a month or so as I recently acquired an 04 Mach 1.....I will post pics in the next couple weeks hopefully. I was wondering what would be a great start for mods, I was planning on putting Borla catback exhaust with a CAI, not sure which one I want yet but leaning towards K&N setup. Sound like a good first start? __________________ 04 Mustang Mach 1, 40,000 miles, 5 speed, Dark Shadow Grey. Stock for now except tinted windows and staggered wheels with 275 front/295 rear on Cobra R Wheels

August 24th, 2011, 11:03 PM	#2
cschoening09 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 9.30 @ 77mph-1/8th mile 2.2 60' Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Council Bluffs, IA Posts: 1,695 iTrader: 3 reviews	i personally dont really like k&n stuff. the idea is good. but theres better stuff out there imo. for the mach, if it was me , id go with a c&l if i had the money. but for the price. you cant beat a jlt...again. just my opion. knfilters are overrated. __________________ 01 GT. 5spd , 03-04 cobra clutch, on its 2nd 4.6l motor2nd tr3650 too,JLT CAI,UPR o/r x, magnapack catback, predator tuned, H&R ss 10.5" bullitts w/ nt555r DR's

August 25th, 2011, 01:05 AM	#3
NewMach123 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh my bad, I was looking at the C&L, not K&N because even though its $50 more it looked cleaner imo __________________ 04 Mustang Mach 1, 40,000 miles, 5 speed, Dark Shadow Grey. Stock for now except tinted windows and staggered wheels with 275 front/295 rear on Cobra R Wheels

August 25th, 2011, 01:13 AM	#4
Mach Boy MM's Orangest 2004 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 2,846 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	JLT is good. I'd start with a set of 4.30 gears and a tuner. __________________ Looking for 03/04 4V ABS Wiring Harness Connector/Incomplete Wiring Harness (with ABS connector)

August 25th, 2011, 09:23 AM	#5
futureMACH1racer I.D.G.A.F. 2009 John Deere 9670 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: United States of America Posts: 11,347 iTrader: 0 reviews	I like the C&L RAI it keeps the shaker hood scoop functional. I don't believe that the JLT does, but you can't go wrong with either. DO NOT INSTALL UNDERDRIVE PULLEYS!!! I had Borla Stingers on my car for a while. They sound like sex on a 4v, but everyone has them. Go on youtube and listen around. I think Mac's sound the meanest with a Mac Pro Chamber Mid Pipe. I say a 4.30 gear for the most fun, 4.10 if you do a lot of expressway driving. Intake Spacers from either Paul's High Performance or Roy Cole Intakes. Aluminum Driveshaft from FRPP MGW Shifter, I have tried the Steeda Tri Ax, and the UPR Blue Thunder. MGW is my favorite. Subframe Connectors, I got mine from Maximum Motorsports.. You can get them anywhere though.. Upper and Lower Control Arms. I highly reccomend either the Team Z ones or HPM Megabytes. I ran the HPM's in my car. Lowering Springs, I had H&R Super Sports. They give it a great stance. There is a ton more that you can do with the car. That list will give you a great starting point... __________________ RIP Travis Bilings 5/6/1982-7/5/2011 Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

August 25th, 2011, 12:02 PM	#7
04Machsy Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang Mach1 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,569 iTrader: 0 reviews	these guys pretty much nailed it. i would not get k&n either, the PO of mine put it on and took the MAF screen off so sometimes she wants to die. i just work too much and am too lazy to fix it __________________

August 25th, 2011, 09:18 PM	#14
NewMach123 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	Carfax said it was a Mach 1 so I am guessing that I was just wrong on the color and it must be dark shadow grey __________________ 04 Mustang Mach 1, 40,000 miles, 5 speed, Dark Shadow Grey. Stock for now except tinted windows and staggered wheels with 275 front/295 rear on Cobra R Wheels

August 26th, 2011, 02:18 PM	#17
NewMach123 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	NICE Mach!!!! That is clean. Sorry your not still in it, what you driving now? __________________ 04 Mustang Mach 1, 40,000 miles, 5 speed, Dark Shadow Grey. Stock for now except tinted windows and staggered wheels with 275 front/295 rear on Cobra R Wheels

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