07 GT performance?

[neatofrito1618]

Originally Posted by AltecZX2

look around Mach1 sites, people on average get 13.3 with only a couple runs, and ther are a few getting 13.1-2. Then look on a GT site, the average driver is a high 13. With a mid 13 on slicks.

Ive been looking over these 2 cars(and the 01 cobra ) for 2 months now and settled on the Mach1 for a reason...Its faster, by a decent amount.

Why is the Mach so much faster than 3V GT's? The have the same amount of power within 5 hp, both have 3.55's, both have good suspension, and S-197 GT's only weight 100 lbs more. Please don't start with the "well it's 4V powa, so the power curve is going to be some much better!!1!" because that really isen't the case, it might be a little better but not half a second better.

[TheStang00]

Originally Posted by neatofrito1618

Why is the Mach so much faster than 3V GT's? The have the same amount of power within 5 hp, both have 3.55's, both have good suspension, and S-197 GT's only weight 100 lbs more. Please don't start with the "well it's 4V powa, so the power curve is going to be some much better!!1!" because that really isen't the case, it might be a little better but not half a second better.

i love the mach, but its a drivers race. keep in mind a driver can make a huge difference too.

[AltecZX2]

Originally Posted by neatofrito1618

Why is the Mach so much faster than 3V GT's? The have the same amount of power within 5 hp, both have 3.55's, both have good suspension, and S-197 GT's only weight 100 lbs more. Please don't start with the "well it's 4V powa, so the power curve is going to be some much better!!1!" because that really isen't the case, it might be a little better but not half a second better.

the Mach1 makes TQ about 500rpm lower, and is under rated(closer to 335-340tq) and has a better top end (also under rated closer to 325-30hp). The weight difference is also closer to 150lbs.

I have raced my uncle quite a few times switching cars..the mach1 has won all 8 runs.

and fro teh record teh 4v does makes it have a better top end..its called breathing

[neatofrito1618]

Originally Posted by AltecZX2

the Mach1 makes TQ about 500rpm lower, and is under rated(closer to 335-340tq) and has a better top end (also under rated closer to 325-30hp). The weight difference is also closer to 150lbs.

I have raced my uncle quite a few times switching cars..the mach1 has won all 8 runs.

and fro teh record teh 4v does makes it have a better top end..its called breathing

A 5-speed S-197 GT weights about 3570 and a 5-speed Mach weights about 3380. The dyno's are almost identical and both are in the 270rwhp range.

[b3warnick]

Stock manual Mach 1 vs. stock manual GT, identical drivers.....Mach wins
Mach's are underrated at 305...closer to 320.
4v > 3v

[72' Stang 351 H/O]

Finally we can smack on a Ls1 that is outdated by how many years? We need larger displacement engines.

[TheStang00]

bigger engine huh... check this out, looks like its gonna be around real soon.

http://www.answers.com/topic/ford-boss-engine