more compression and a solid axle are not always good....i say '01 cobra for better looks, irs, seats, and they are quite a bit cheaper.
Have you seen the prices on Mach's lately? They are within 1,000 to 2,000 dollars of clean 01 Cobras right now with similar mileage. Machs are an INCREDIBLE value for the performance oriented buyer. I prefer the Mach 1 personally. SRA>IRS and the retro styling and shaker hood look better IMO. The only thing a Cobra has on the Mach I think is a better interior.
How can you say they are the same car. Mach 1 has better heads/cams/gears stock. Not to mention a very nice .62 5th gear.
Better breathing heads....yes, Better cams....no... 99-01 cobras have a more agressive cam than either terminators or mach1, better stock gears....slightly ...but who the hell would want to keep stock gears on a 4v modular? Mach1 also has slightly higher compression which is good if you want to keep the motor NA however; if you plan to add boost....then the 99-01 cobra might be better choice. SRA vs IRS is in my opinion the biggest difference in performance between thses two cars. Interior and styling are always subjective. Both cars look great and can be modded to be equal...... either platform will work.
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Better breathing heads....yes, Better cams....no... 99-01 cobras have a more agressive cam than either terminators or mach1, better stock gears....slightly ...but who the hell would want to keep stock gears on a 4v modular? Mach1 also has slightly higher compression which is good if you want to keep the motor NA however; if you plan to add boost....then the 99-01 cobra might be better choice. SRA vs IRS is in my opinion the biggest difference in performance between thses two cars. Interior and styling are always subjective. Both cars look great and can be modded to be equal...... either platform will work.
Yes I know the 99-01 cobra cams are more aggressive. Trust me, I love the pull up top in my 01. What I meant was theres more Tq down low in the mach 1 and paired with the gears would make for more punch off the line. I'm a fan of both, I do agree that it would somewhat be a drivers race, but stock for stock you better be launching the cobra high.
Should have been the first post in this thread....
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I don't think the compression argument is a good one. 9.85:1 vs 10.0:1. If there is any noticeable difference, it can't be much.
SRA>IRS? I don't think so. There are quite a few cars on IRS that are cutting better times than SRA cars. Is it more expensive? Maybe, but you're still gonna have to upgrade that SRA sometime. Both are good rear ends.
Both are great cars, both have their own pros and cons.
This question does get asked over and over again but I still find it hard to believe that this many Cobra owners still think that stock for stock the Cobra is just as quick.
The Cobra is heavier and has less hp. It also has a rearend that doesn't hook well. A stock Mach one will always be quicker than a stock Cobra given the same driver.
As for the compression, .15 will make no differnce in hp or the ability to run FI.
This question does get asked over and over again but I still find it hard to believe that this many Cobra owners still think that stock for stock the Cobra is just as quick.
The Cobra is heavier and has less hp. It also has a rearend that doesn't hook well. A stock Mach one will always be quicker than a stock Cobra given the same driver.
As for the compression, .15 will make no differnce in hp or the ability to run FI.
i agree the Mach is quicker stock for stock...but how many times do i have to tell you people that the Cobra and Mach weigh nearly the same...the Cobra is actually a few lbs lighter than the mach
haha yes it does get beaten down, but its always get reply's, besides for those of you who are too old to know better let me shine some youth in your life, there are new people joining this website everyday.
yes who knew, but it happens. im guessing noone joins a forum just to read the old posts, that pretty much defeats the purpose.
anyhow, you dont like it, bite it.. dont post.. lol, your gonna end up having heart attacks and strokes if you dont bring that blood pressure down folks. .welcome to svt
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Flowmaster Delta 40's
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Eibach Pro kit -less rear iso's and front lower iso's
18x9 front 18x10 rear Chrome Deep Dish Bullit's
265x35 and 285x35 Sumitomo HTR Z II
haha yes it does get beaten down, but its always get reply's, besides for those of you who are too old to know better let me shine some youth in your life, there are new people joining this website everyday.
yes who knew, but it happens. im guessing noone joins a forum just to read the old posts, that pretty much defeats the purpose.
anyhow, you dont like it, bite it.. dont post.. lol, your gonna end up having heart attacks and strokes if you dont bring that blood pressure down folks. .welcome to svt
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01 blk cobra coupe with s281 Saleen conversion. NX Wet Kit, 4.30 gears, pro 5.0 w MGW shift handle, Borla stingers, MRT catted H-pipe, U/D pullies, minor weight reduction.JLT CAI , predator, RWTD custom tune, 305/35-18 Nitto DR, chrome 18x9 ,18x10 saleen wheels, H&R ss springs, MM isolator and cc plates,Hawks brake with slotted and dimpled rotors. Sub frame connectors, KB boost a pump. Aluminum driveshaft. Fidanza aluminum flywheel, Centerforce DF. HID. Tokico D-specs.
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