why are 03&04 valve covers different - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

gerry066 · 11-09-2010, 03:29 PM

just wondering why they painted 03 and 04 valve covers different ...its weird why for did this ...i personally like the 03 covers

24kmach · 11-09-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gerry066

just wondering why they painted 03 and 04 valve covers different ...its weird why for did this ...i personally like the 03 covers

I always assumed it was a cost cutting measure. They also did away with the net above the rear view mirror for sunglasses.

gerry066 · 11-09-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 24kmach

I always assumed it was a cost cutting measure. They also did away with the net above the rear view mirror for sunglasses.

really i didn't know that ...your right they did remove the net from the o4 Mach's .. maybe it had some thing with the 40Th anniversary on the side ...so the two years are different in some ways

blown03Mach1 · 11-09-2010, 04:28 PM

$$$

Fenixfire · 11-09-2010, 05:29 PM

Those of us with 03 machs got the preferential treatment while you 04 machs got shafted.

nitehunter1989 · 11-09-2010, 05:36 PM

which nets are above the mirror?

blown03Mach1 · 11-09-2010, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nitehunter1989

which nets are above the mirror?

03's have a sunglass net located above the rear view mirror. This was not available for the 04's.

nitehunter1989 · 11-09-2010, 05:47 PM

ahhh icic, yea i have to say we did the shaft on somethings except the power

rich1 · 11-09-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Fenixfire

Those of us with 03 machs got the preferential treatment while you 04 machs got shafted.

Thats ok ...04 are worth more cuz of the 40th!

Fenixfire · 11-09-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rich1

Thats ok ...04 are worth more cuz of the 40th!

I bet someone would pay more for mine than yours.

Mach1Gator · 11-09-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fenixfire

Those of us with 03 machs got the preferential treatment while you 04 machs got shafted.

All of the 04s had the head fix.

24kmach · 11-09-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach1Gator

All of the 04s had the head fix.

And we have four wires going to the MAF and a chrome key cover ring for the drivers door.

Nekasrof · 11-09-2010, 06:34 PM

The 04s had less wind resistance due to the round 40th anniv badge. And the 04 covers weighed less. Subtract the weight of the sunglass net and BINGO, you have a lighter, more aerodynamic Mach.

rich1 · 11-09-2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fenixfire

I bet someone would pay more for mine than yours.

They should ..youve spent the GNP on it !

Wait till the EPA tells you to put it back stock soon.

anglia4 · 11-09-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nekasrof

The 04s had less wind resistance due to the round 40th anniv badge. And the 04 covers weighed less. Subtract the weight of the sunglass net and BINGO, you have a lighter, more aerodynamic Mach.

I like this guy ^

blown03Mach1 · 11-09-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rich1

Thats ok ...04 are worth more cuz of the 40th!

03's may be worth more since they are a 39th. After all you could get a 40th in a GT as well, but a 39th.... They are rare! Lol

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Originally Posted by Mach1Gator

All of the 04s had the head fix.

And some of the later 03's

nitehunter1989 · 11-09-2010, 07:13 PM

and we got better colors to

Fenixfire · 11-09-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach1Gator

All of the 04s had the head fix.

So does mine

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Originally Posted by 24kmach

And we have four wires going to the MAF and a chrome key cover ring for the drivers door.

My MAF is better

And my black keyhole is stealth so i dont have to worry about that blingy chrome keyhole standing out and saying "Im right here, break into me." I would know since I had an 04 and my lock got popped and they stole all my bowling equipment out of the trunk.

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Originally Posted by Nekasrof

The 04s had less wind resistance due to the round 40th anniv badge. And the 04 covers weighed less. Subtract the weight of the sunglass net and BINGO, you have a lighter, more aerodynamic Mach.

Your logic sucks lol since the 40th badge is bigger and wider and sticks out more creating more wind resistance. The tribar bar pony is small and weighs less negating any weight savings from not having the super handy cargo net on the roof. I also dont see how the 04 valve covers weigh less. :P

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Originally Posted by rich1

They should ..youve spent the GNP on it !

Wait till the EPA tells you to put it back stock soon.

Ya im real worried about the EPA catching me in their slow azz prius'

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Originally Posted by nitehunter1989

and we got better colors to

I had an 04 AB mach and I have an 03 AB mach. Its the best color and it looks the same between both years so I dont see where you are going with this argument.

nitehunter1989 · 11-09-2010, 09:00 PM

I had an 04 AB mach and I have an 03 AB mach. Its the best color and it looks the same between both years so I dont see where you are going with this argument.

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Comp orange, and screaming yellow

rich1 · 11-09-2010, 09:36 PM

The real reason is the 03s Black covers ran hotter so they left the paint off on the 04 s .

Thats why the 04 are faster too !

Mike1284 · 11-09-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by blown03Mach1

03's have a sunglass net located above the rear view mirror. This was not available for the 04's.

one of the reasons why i wanted an 03 cobra instead of 04

Fenixfire · 11-09-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rich1

The real reason is the 03s Black covers ran hotter so they left the paint off on the 04 s .

Thats why the 04 are faster too !

Actually, painting them black makes them cooler not hotter!

24kmach · 11-09-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fenixfire

Actually, painting them black makes them cooler not hotter!

NOT SO.

What is the emissivity of painted metal surfaces and how does it depend on layer thickness?
The emissivity of a painted surface usually approaches the emissivity of the paint for a sufficient layer thickness, usually 2 or 3 thin coats. The emissivity of painted surfaces usually increases with temperature due to broadening of the absorption bands of the chemical components in the paint. A metal surface painted with a thin layer (1 coat) might have a change in emissivity from 0.95 at 500 °C to 0.4 at 50 °C.

ASH302 · 11-09-2010, 11:28 PM

i wish the 2004 came with black valve covers i wouldn't want mine painted then, but since i'm going to have em done i'm doing screaming yellow. i've seen it before and it looks sick. after i get moved and where i can park the mach then i'll have it done

rich1 · 11-10-2010, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 24kmach

NOT SO.

What is the emissivity of painted metal surfaces and how does it depend on layer thickness?
The emissivity of a painted surface usually approaches the emissivity of the paint for a sufficient layer thickness, usually 2 or 3 thin coats. The emissivity of painted surfaces usually increases with temperature due to broadening of the absorption bands of the chemical components in the paint. A metal surface painted with a thin layer (1 coat) might have a change in emissivity from 0.95 at 500 °C to 0.4 at 50 °C.

What he said!

Example.

.Powder coating is actually a plastic coating sprayed on and melted by heat to a surface.

11-09-2010, 03:29 PM	#1
gerry066 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 107	why are 03&04 valve covers different just wondering why they painted 03 and 04 valve covers different ...its weird why for did this ...i personally like the 03 covers

11-09-2010, 04:28 PM	#4
blown03Mach1 8LB YNER Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,661	Re: why are 03&04 valve covers different $$$ __________________ Just because you're winnin' Don't mean you're the lucky ones TR 2003 (Jezebel) sold Mar 12...

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Fenixfire Its stock....No really! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 4,433	Re: why are 03&04 valve covers different Those of us with 03 machs got the preferential treatment while you 04 machs got shafted. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5spd w/ IUP Mods: Lots of new stuff coming.....stay tuned

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nitehunter1989 Guest Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa Posts: 416	Re: why are 03&04 valve covers different which nets are above the mirror?

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nitehunter1989 Guest Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa Posts: 416	Re: why are 03&04 valve covers different ahhh icic, yea i have to say we did the shaft on somethings except the power

11-09-2010, 06:34 PM	#13
Nekasrof Hillclimb Extraodinaire Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Perkiomenville, PA Posts: 2,594	Re: why are 03&04 valve covers different The 04s had less wind resistance due to the round 40th anniv badge. And the 04 covers weighed less. Subtract the weight of the sunglass net and BINGO, you have a lighter, more aerodynamic Mach. __________________ RIP - Destroyed August 15, 2015 Motor + Procharger + driver = Baddest hillclimbing Mach 1 in the country Mustang dyno: 538hp/481tq @ 14lbs/19deg timing DynoJet comparison: 600hp/539tq Looking for more hillclimbers!

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nitehunter1989 Guest Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa Posts: 416	Re: why are 03&04 valve covers different and we got better colors to

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nitehunter1989 Guest Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa Posts: 416	Re: why are 03&04 valve covers different I had an 04 AB mach and I have an 03 AB mach. Its the best color and it looks the same between both years so I dont see where you are going with this argument. [/QUOTE] Comp orange, and screaming yellow

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ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: why are 03&04 valve covers different i wish the 2004 came with black valve covers i wouldn't want mine painted then, but since i'm going to have em done i'm doing screaming yellow. i've seen it before and it looks sick. after i get moved and where i can park the mach then i'll have it done __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

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