What would you do?? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Hpstang · 07-29-2015, 11:12 AM

I have been going back and forth about the build direction for my car. I have thought about nitrous with all the bells and whistles, pro charger, or just plain all motor.

What I want is something that's going to be reliable and work as it should. I'm looking for a mid to high 11 (at least very low 12's)street car. What route would you take? If I go pro charger it will be a few years before I can pony up the money for the whole kit

DSG2003Mach1 · 07-29-2015, 12:34 PM

the all motor route tends to be expensive on these cars

whats already done to the car and what kinda budget?

nitrous gears and sticky tires is probably the cheapest path. Only downsides being that power isnt always available and bottle refills add up depending on how much track time you have

01yellerCobra · 07-29-2015, 12:39 PM

I'm all about the boost. Doesn't take a ton of head work and big cams to make good power. And the power is always available.

Hpstang · 07-29-2015, 02:08 PM

At the current moment I have borla stingers cat back, k&n drop in.
On order mac pro chamber off road mid pipe, mgw shifter, mm subframe full length, upr torque box upper and lower kit. Dyno tune. This is all stage 1 then it's onto the direction I need to go to get where I want to be

TKat13 · 07-29-2015, 02:28 PM

Boost it or drop a coyote in it.

DSG2003Mach1 · 07-29-2015, 03:09 PM

not sure what the budget it is but have you priced it out snagging a used progarger kit from one of the forums? I would think you could get up and running on one for around 5k if you hunt the classified sections of various forums (assuming you can handle all the install stuff yourself)

not a gt · 07-29-2015, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DSG2003Mach1

not sure what the budget it is but have you priced it out snagging a used progarger kit from one of the forums? I would think you could get up and running on one for around 5k if you hunt the classified sections of various forums (assuming you can handle all the install stuff yourself)

Very true, got my kit for $2500 off a member, added hardware, tune, I got about $4000 total, with me doing install which I would gladly help you for no charge!!

ab_mach1 · 08-07-2015, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TKat13

Boost it or drop a coyote in it.

I'm curious, would you be able to get a coyote in and still be able to have the shaker mounted on top? I know it wouldn't bolt right up, but I was wondering about the height, etc.

Hpstang · 08-11-2015, 01:22 PM

Would like to know myself

TKat13 · 08-12-2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by eruza

I'm curious, would you be able to get a coyote in and still be able to have the shaker mounted on top? I know it wouldn't bolt right up, but I was wondering about the height, etc.

I have never actually measured this but I am sure I can find out given enough time. I would be surprised if it did not fit with some modification of course. I would assume a complete custom bracket would be needed and possibly changes to the lower section of the shaker. If I had to do my build all over again, I think I would consider a coyote, sleeved of course.

mach1metalhead · 07-29-2015, 04:34 PM

Turbo. Might be a bit more pricey to start, but that's where I'm potentially headed...

mach18604 · 07-29-2015, 05:44 PM

Great Topic.. Youre not alone.. haha

littlemags · 07-29-2015, 05:51 PM

totally LOOK for a used procharger kit. I found my original p1sc kit for 2500.00
added an upgraded fuel system and gear. got a custom tune and went 11.70 on my first pass...

solreaver · 07-29-2015, 05:51 PM

I got the dreaded head knock broke 3 pistons. Going with manley I beams and 0cc pistons head work and cams don't know what cams yet but may go bottle also trying to see if I can run 11 to 1 if not 10 and change.

Hpstang · 07-29-2015, 07:16 PM

is this for real

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJTL1jxCAXY

07-29-2015, 11:12 AM	#1
Hpstang Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kingsland ga Posts: 398	What would you do?? I have been going back and forth about the build direction for my car. I have thought about nitrous with all the bells and whistles, pro charger, or just plain all motor. What I want is something that's going to be reliable and work as it should. I'm looking for a mid to high 11 (at least very low 12's)street car. What route would you take? If I go pro charger it will be a few years before I can pony up the money for the whole kit Last edited by Hpstang; 07-29-2015 at 11:43 AM.

07-29-2015, 12:34 PM	#2
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: What would you do?? the all motor route tends to be expensive on these cars whats already done to the car and what kinda budget? nitrous gears and sticky tires is probably the cheapest path. Only downsides being that power isnt always available and bottle refills add up depending on how much track time you have __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

07-29-2015, 12:39 PM	#3
01yellerCobra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,104	I'm all about the boost. Doesn't take a ton of head work and big cams to make good power. And the power is always available. __________________ New Ride: 2004 Mystichrome Cobra-Accufab SBTB and plenum, Steeda 2.8" upper, Bassani X, Borla Stingers, Mcleod RXT, MGW shifter, Level 5 halfshafts, chrome FR500's, Stiffler's FIT system and DS safety loop, GT pumps, BA3000, tuned by owner

07-29-2015, 02:08 PM	#4
Hpstang Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kingsland ga Posts: 398	Re: What would you do?? At the current moment I have borla stingers cat back, k&n drop in. On order mac pro chamber off road mid pipe, mgw shifter, mm subframe full length, upr torque box upper and lower kit. Dyno tune. This is all stage 1 then it's onto the direction I need to go to get where I want to be

07-29-2015, 02:28 PM	#5
TKat13 Mach-T Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Posts: 2,865	Re: What would you do?? Boost it or drop a coyote in it. __________________ Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 \| 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 \| 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP

07-29-2015, 03:09 PM	#6
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: What would you do?? not sure what the budget it is but have you priced it out snagging a used progarger kit from one of the forums? I would think you could get up and running on one for around 5k if you hunt the classified sections of various forums (assuming you can handle all the install stuff yourself) __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

08-11-2015, 01:22 PM	#9
Hpstang Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kingsland ga Posts: 398	Re: What would you do?? Would like to know myself

07-29-2015, 04:34 PM	#11
mach1metalhead Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,065	Turbo. Might be a bit more pricey to start, but that's where I'm potentially headed... __________________ 03 Mach (Auto) JLT RAI - 1/2" Intake Spacer - Mac longtubes - Mac Prochamber - Borla cat-back - PA Racing k-member - Energy Suspension motor mounts - Eibach Sportline springs - Eibach anti-roll kit - SPC caster/camber kit - Steeda X2 ball-joints - Steeda strut tower bar - Eibach 1" wheel spacers (rear only)

07-29-2015, 05:44 PM	#12
mach18604 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lyndhurst, Ohio Posts: 2,287	Re: What would you do?? Great Topic.. Youre not alone.. haha __________________ Collecting for an Eaton Swap down the road..

07-29-2015, 05:51 PM	#13
littlemags finally paid for Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ypsilanti Twp, Mi Posts: 4,077	Re: What would you do?? totally LOOK for a used procharger kit. I found my original p1sc kit for 2500.00 added an upgraded fuel system and gear. got a custom tune and went 11.70 on my first pass... __________________ 2004 mach 1-turbo build in progress.. Fast xfi 2.0 OLD combo- 826rwhp/720 trq -100 shot NX 9.13@154 on 100 shot NEW- in progress...

07-29-2015, 05:51 PM	#14
solreaver Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: scituate ri Posts: 98	Re: What would you do?? I got the dreaded head knock broke 3 pistons. Going with manley I beams and 0cc pistons head work and cams don't know what cams yet but may go bottle also trying to see if I can run 11 to 1 if not 10 and change.

07-29-2015, 07:16 PM	#15
Hpstang Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kingsland ga Posts: 398	Re: What would you do?? is this for real https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJTL1jxCAXY

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