The truth about 03-04 Ford Mach 1’s

[Tru Mach1Racer]

2003 Ford Mach 1 is a limited production car with 9652 coupe produced in 2003. A lot of people think they are HIGH 13’S ¼ mile cars for street dragging . And they are right almost. Just two fact remain that all Street Racers, Track Racers and Mach 1 Hunters alike need to know. Only 1943 units of those slow Mach 1’s one were built in 2003. (Mach 1 with 4-AUTO run 13.8‘s) The Mach 1 manuals, 7709 of them will run a 13.2 at 105.xx mph ALL STOCK with average driver and no K&N drop in filter. Why? Mach 1 Auto’s has less power technically. Second, it has a cast crank instead of a forged crank like the Mach 1 manual . (lower redline) DON’T LET MOTOR TREND LIE TO YOU!! (SRT-4, 350Z, GTO, WRX STI, EVO VIII, LS-1 power) Yes they tested a red 2003 Mach 1 at 13.80 @ 102.5 but it was indeed an AUTO. The links below to Motor Trend will prove this with a picture of the inside of their Red Mach 1, however they say in the article it’s a manual when you can see the auto selector. However, they did in get 13.2 @ 106.7 in a manual of which is expressed in the third Motor Trend link in the last paragraph.

04 Mach 1 Manual Automatic
Power 310 hp 308 hp
335 lb-ft 335 lb-ft
Compression 10.1:1 10.1:1
Redline 6800 rpm 5800 rpm
Fuel Cutoff 7050 rpm 6250 rpm
Curb 3465 lbs 3475 lbs
Final Drive 3:55:1 3:55:1
Top Speed 151 governed 126 governed
¼ mile 13.2 @ 106.7 13.80 @102.5

http://motortrend.com/roadtests/coup...ng/index4.html
http://motortrend.com/roadtests/coup...ng/index2.html
Click to enlarge interior
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...ch1/index.html

All Mach 1’s won’t be killed, whipped, or beaten by any STOCK SRT-4, 350Z, GTO, WRX STI, EVO VIII, LS-1 powered car.

Stock Car Suggestions
2004 SRT-4 Needs Stage 2 Mopar Kit (raced one, beat one)
2004 350Z invest in turbo are nitrous
2004 GTO lose weight curb 3774 ( raced one, beat one)
2002 Camaro SS Drivers race for sure
2004 WRX Sti 5,000 rpm Stage 2 clutch drop (at 40 mph roll raced one, beat one)
2004 EVO VIII Ditto WRX Sti (from zero mph raced one, beat one)
WRX Sti and EVO VIII are catch up races from a stop, and are hard and could lose if Mach 1 isn’t on his game. Mach 1’s need the ¼ mile and nothing less to win. Race from a roll Advantage Mach 1 stock for stock.
More power and less drivetran loss.

Note: All races are subject to conditions, driver, and the condition of the Racing Apparatus.

Yes, I have a 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 with Borla Stinger Catback, K&N drop-in, and Diablo Sport Predator Programmer now. And I know that I can lose also stock or not. It's not the car, it's the money and time in it.

[greenmonkey]

thats a damn nice car you have there, right color too. any future mods you plan to do to the car? possibly a blower?

[Tru Mach1Racer]

100 shot of Nitrous and a custom tune on the Dyno with a wide band set up. However, I'm not going to do to much because I like to massage performance from a car. Not make it something different. If I need more power then I would have gotten an Cobra or Z06. Those cars should only be raced at a track and I’m not a track guy. Thank for your reply.

[Polygon]

The 2004 SRT-4 has been known to run 13.4 in the 1/4-mile stock. That is a mere 2 tenths behind the manual and four tenths faster than the auto. Also the STi will match you in the 1/4 dead stock. You both run 13.2 in the 1/4 and I am not sure about the Evo. However, I'm not very impressed that you've beat both from a roll. Racing from a roll has never been and AWD cars strong suite, anyone knows that.

I'm not trying to discredit your car because it is a fast straight-line machine. However, don't discredit other people's cars when they are just as capable as yours. Discredit them for being worse drivers.

[Mr. Luos]

Originally Posted by Polygon

The 2004 SRT-4 has been known to run 13.4 in the 1/4-mile stock.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Man, they are quick, but I want proof of a STOCK SRT-4 running that time. I don't buy it.


The Mach 1's are great cars, one of the better SN95 Mustang designs. The motor is awesome. Basicly the Cobra motor, but with higher compression.
I will say this though, I have not lost to one yet. And I ran one that was on a 75 shot. We ran doors. Neither pulling the other. I would beat him now, seeing as I have added headers and a cam.

[Polygon]

I'm sorry, wrong number, the SRT-4 can run 13.9 in the 1/4 mile.

[camaroincal]

Ya what those Mach 1's have going for them is that nice gear ratio and high revving engine. Sweet cars.

[2of9]

13.9 for an SRT-4? im still not sure about that man. When Motor Trend or Road and Track did the 1/4 mile on the GTR34 and the GTR33, the R34 hit 13.4s and the R33 hit 14.0....? those are fake numbers. im guessing with a good driver the SRT-4 is possible with high 13s, but still...mid 13s for a Stock SRT-4..not sure, according to the Road and Track and Motor Trend info, that SRT-4 can beat an R33, and the SRT-4 would be a close match against the R34.

[GritMaster]

Yes. 13.9 is a high 13.. not a mid 13...

And it's more a drag car then a r33or4... they're all around cars.

[Polygon]

Originally Posted by GritMaster

Yes. 13.9 is a high 13.. not a mid 13...

And it's more a drag car then a r33or4... they're all around cars.

Not to mention much heavier.

[DeViL]

Nice kill???

[runningmole]

So you're saying no LS1 vehicles will beat a Mach1? Stock vs stock, my money is on the LS1

[Tru Mach1Racer]

Thanks for your reply Polygon, Silver GTR34, GritMaster, Camaroincal and Devil. Now the gloves are off!!!!! I’m a newbe here, but I’ve been racing since Racing been racing. I'm in my mid twenties.

Let’s talk about Polygon statements on the STOCK Neon SRT-4. It is true the best performance deal in America hands down, but it’s surly NO 13.4 second ¼ MILE CAR with a stupendous driver. Secondly, I and my 2003 Mach 1 have beat the WRX Sti from a dig, from 0 mph, and from the red light and I do mean red light. I thought I clearly explained the racing circumstances of all those many races. I’ll repeat it again, “WRX Sti and EVO VIII are catch up races from a stop, and are hard and could lose if Mach 1 isn’t on his game. Mach 1’s need the ¼ mile and nothing less to win. Race from a roll Advantage Mach 1 stock for stock. More power and less drive train loss.” The information I will post will be backed by magazines and Mustang Dynamometer tests, however the truth in all my statements come from the personal races I’ve done here in Littlerock AR. And St. Louis MO. Real cars and real people. Don’t worry about discrediting me or Mach 1’s because the longer people feel the way you do about the Mach 1’s, it will bring about more wins and further education. WRX Sti and EVO VIII drivers will not waste their 5,000 rpm clutch drops on the Mach 1’s any more with incorrect info and then Mach 1 average driver will get another KILL to post. However, I hope most people will keep KILLS to them so they will not incriminate themselves to the law. I will post the truth about Neon SRT-4 today because my best friend has one and I drive it all the time because he can’t react to the car and shift as good as I do in racing situations. I got a new statement for you all with info to back it up.

Statement
A Ford Mach 1 can and will run a 13.1 @ 105.35 with a 2.03 60 foot time. Only a real care driver can net these times. I’m lucky because I’m a Tru Mach 1 Racer!!




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[TypeS]

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[ricesucks]

Uh....Think what y'all want, ill still put my money on a LS1...Now not to get mean to mustangs or anything, but i hate them. I actuly like the mach one...I hate the new mustang, and i hated every one made after the mustang that had a 4 cyl...I think it was in like 78 they changed or something?Well...I gotta admit, I love older mustangs...Anyways, stock to stock...I think the LS1 would kill you...Whatever, I like mach ones, I didn't think they were that fast tho..If your telling the truth about there numbers then the LS1 would be a looser...