03-04 mach 1 or 03-04 cobra

stangzor · July 2nd, 2010, 11:06 AM

Which one should i purchase. I like the cobra and the power, but I really like the way the mach 1 looks. Either one I get i'm going to hold onto. I would just like to hear some of your opinions.

03SonicBoom · July 2nd, 2010, 11:07 AM

Cobra.

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rk_2000_Z/28 · July 2nd, 2010, 11:15 AM

Cobra.

Lot of Mach1 guys wish they had a Cobra. Not many Cobra guys looking to sell for a Mach1. Just sayin.

wicked96gt · July 2nd, 2010, 11:16 AM

i personally would get a cobra. but if you dont care about the power with the stock car and you like the look of the mach1 better. then buy the mach1 and do some mods to it with the extra cash(since they are usually cheaper than the cobra)

AzSonicSnake · July 2nd, 2010, 11:16 AM

personally i say you cannot go wrong with either. buuuuut. the cobra will make more power with very simple mods. so, if your hungry for some power, and doing it relatively inexpensively, than i would get a cobra.

stangzor · July 2nd, 2010, 12:21 PM

I like the power of the cobra

. I have a 1998 mustang gt now so I will probably notice a big difference with either one. It's going to be my daily driver for a long time. Which one has better reliability. Also, I take care of my cars they all ways have to be running perfect. I'm kind of a perfectionist on that.

03SonicBoom · July 2nd, 2010, 12:47 PM

I believe (although not based on personal experience) that the Cobra is going to be more expensive to maintain and fix. Parts aren't real cheap for the car.

AzSonicSnake · July 2nd, 2010, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by 03SonicBoom

I believe (although not based on personal experience) that the Cobra is going to be more expensive to maintain and fix. Parts aren't real cheap for the car.

nope. its mostly all the same stuff (well, not if you insist on keep that irs thingamahbob). and alternators tend to go out, other than that most the money spending is buying stuff like ported blowers, twinscrews, stuff like that.

not gonna lie, i love machs. i would own one if they came supercharged. thats what makes reloaded's mach so goshdang sexy. its got both parts, an s/c and a shaker! nom nom nom...

tater302 · July 2nd, 2010, 12:52 PM

I'd go with the cobra for the power, but if ya like old school looks you can't go wrong with a shaker on a mach 1

sudbury33 · July 2nd, 2010, 12:54 PM

Look at it this way though. A good mach will run you 16k. A good cobra will run you 20k. So if you bought a mach, thats 4k left over to supercharge it.

stangzor · July 2nd, 2010, 12:56 PM

isn't the problem with supercharging the mach is that the mach's didn't come with forged internals like the cobra and also and aluminum block?

sudbury33 · July 2nd, 2010, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by stangzor

isn't the problem with supercharging the mach is that the mach's didn't come with forged internals like the cobra and also and aluminum block?

I believe thats correct. However, I think that with a centrifugal set to a low PSI should be fine

futureMACH1racer · July 2nd, 2010, 01:06 PM

Mach 1!

AzSonicSnake · July 2nd, 2010, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by stangzor

isn't the problem with supercharging the mach is that the mach's didn't come with forged internals like the cobra and also and aluminum block?

the manual machs do come with a forged crank that is strong than the cast piece they use in the automatic mach's. however the internals will not take as much power as the cobra's will.

manolith · July 2nd, 2010, 01:46 PM

Cobra and swap rears with a mach 1

tkrizzy3 · July 7th, 2010, 11:41 AM

go with the cobra, its cheaper to change the looks than the power.

Doc8224 · July 7th, 2010, 11:51 AM

Like I always say, get the one that you just love looking at your window at all day. My Mach has a serious presence wherever it goes and it is a nasty, bad ass sounding, high revving street beast that runs cobras too. Not all of them of course and cobras can be made fast too but that's my point, get the one you love the looks of and love to drive. The one thing about either is they have pro's and con's, Mach has aluminum block and solid rear, so lighter and more sturdy (stock) rear end. Cobra has supercharger bullitt proof short block, and six speed. So decide if max power is your goal, or if your like me and 500rwhp on a N/A motor is enough to keep you happy. If you need 600-800 rwhp then do yourself a favor and get the cobra it's just easier to do it with. I personally like big nasty N/A motors and I love the look of my Mach. I wouldn't trade a termi owner straight up unless it was just a beast of a car. Just my opinion though

ColbyFoxx · July 7th, 2010, 11:57 AM

i agree with loving the looks of a mach 1 but i would never pass up the power of the cobra

TheUNZippee! · July 7th, 2010, 02:11 PM

No contest. Cobra all the way. Only green homosexualites chose the Mach

war1ock · July 7th, 2010, 02:30 PM

Get you a Termi and put a shaker from a Mach on it

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July 2nd, 2010, 11:06 AM	#1
stangzor Regular 1998 mustang gt slow as **** Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 61 iTrader: 0 reviews	03-04 mach 1 or 03-04 cobra Which one should i purchase. I like the cobra and the power, but I really like the way the mach 1 looks. Either one I get i'm going to hold onto. I would just like to hear some of your opinions.

July 2nd, 2010, 11:07 AM	#2
03SonicBoom Moderator 2003 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,625 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cobra. /thread __________________

July 2nd, 2010, 11:15 AM	#3
rk_2000_Z/28 Forever in our hearts travis_afx 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 4,313 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cobra. Lot of Mach1 guys wish they had a Cobra. Not many Cobra guys looking to sell for a Mach1. Just sayin. __________________ 03 Cobra-Slow 02 SS, 00 Z/28-Gone Rest In Peace Travis Billings

July 2nd, 2010, 11:16 AM	#5
AzSonicSnake 2009 ROTY 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 5,640 iTrader: 1 reviews	personally i say you cannot go wrong with either. buuuuut. the cobra will make more power with very simple mods. so, if your hungry for some power, and doing it relatively inexpensively, than i would get a cobra. __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile

July 2nd, 2010, 12:21 PM	#6
stangzor Regular 1998 mustang gt slow as **** Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 61 iTrader: 0 reviews	I like the power of the cobra. I have a 1998 mustang gt now so I will probably notice a big difference with either one. It's going to be my daily driver for a long time. Which one has better reliability. Also, I take care of my cars they all ways have to be running perfect. I'm kind of a perfectionist on that.

July 2nd, 2010, 12:47 PM	#7
03SonicBoom Moderator 2003 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,625 iTrader: 0 reviews	I believe (although not based on personal experience) that the Cobra is going to be more expensive to maintain and fix. Parts aren't real cheap for the car. __________________

July 2nd, 2010, 12:52 PM	#9
tater302 Enthusiast 1993 lx 351 coupe Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clarkesville, Gerogia Posts: 671 iTrader: 1 reviews	I'd go with the cobra for the power, but if ya like old school looks you can't go wrong with a shaker on a mach 1 __________________ Killer Performance

July 2nd, 2010, 12:54 PM	#10
sudbury33 Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 557 iTrader: 0 reviews	Look at it this way though. A good mach will run you 16k. A good cobra will run you 20k. So if you bought a mach, thats 4k left over to supercharge it.

July 2nd, 2010, 12:56 PM	#11
stangzor Regular 1998 mustang gt slow as **** Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 61 iTrader: 0 reviews	isn't the problem with supercharging the mach is that the mach's didn't come with forged internals like the cobra and also and aluminum block?

July 2nd, 2010, 01:06 PM	#13
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	Mach 1! __________________ RIP Travis Bilings 5/6/1982-7/5/2011 Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

July 2nd, 2010, 01:46 PM	#15
manolith Hardcore Enthusiast 11 Mustang GT Track times coming soon. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,722 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cobra and swap rears with a mach 1 __________________ 2011 Mustang GT MT. Ford Racing K springs, Boss intake manifold, JLT Cold air intake, BBR O/R Xpipe, Ford Racing 4.10 gears, TA Rear End Girdle, VMP E85 Tune/BBR 93 Tune.

July 7th, 2010, 11:41 AM	#16
tkrizzy3 Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 177 iTrader: 1 reviews	go with the cobra, its cheaper to change the looks than the power.

July 7th, 2010, 11:51 AM	#17
Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,463 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	Like I always say, get the one that you just love looking at your window at all day. My Mach has a serious presence wherever it goes and it is a nasty, bad ass sounding, high revving street beast that runs cobras too. Not all of them of course and cobras can be made fast too but that's my point, get the one you love the looks of and love to drive. The one thing about either is they have pro's and con's, Mach has aluminum block and solid rear, so lighter and more sturdy (stock) rear end. Cobra has supercharger bullitt proof short block, and six speed. So decide if max power is your goal, or if your like me and 500rwhp on a N/A motor is enough to keep you happy. If you need 600-800 rwhp then do yourself a favor and get the cobra it's just easier to do it with. I personally like big nasty N/A motors and I love the look of my Mach. I wouldn't trade a termi owner straight up unless it was just a beast of a car. Just my opinion though

July 7th, 2010, 11:57 AM	#18
ColbyFoxx Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 596 iTrader: 0 reviews	i agree with loving the looks of a mach 1 but i would never pass up the power of the cobra __________________

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