Are We SVT Products or Not!?!?! - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

mach14604 · 08-10-2009, 11:39 AM

Here is my question are our cars SVT products or not. When I bought my car 5 years ago I and many looked at the MACH's as non-SVT products. In all car shows I attended was classified as a non-SVT product. Yesterday I was at a car show and was classified as a 84-04 Cobra/SVO/SVT catagory. I have never saw my self on the same level as the Cobras. I say the car was in the wrong catagory. I would really like to see some shows start having 03-04 MACH catagories many have the older ones set in there own catagory. I look at the numbers of cars attending shows and see a need. I dont even care and would say it is fair to classify us with 2001 or later Bullitts also seeing as the cars were both limited edition run cars. I know the certificates we can get for our cars now say SVT like the Cobras. So what does everyone think? I know SVT had some hand in our cars but not to the place of the Cobras. But in no case anywhere on the cars does it say SVT. I dont know what to think.

2k4mach · 08-10-2009, 11:46 AM

no were not svt.

R-code17815 · 08-10-2009, 12:23 PM

We be made of spare parts....

Fenixfire · 08-10-2009, 12:30 PM

Not SVT. We are the R Code!!!

Brown7 · 08-10-2009, 12:30 PM

maybe they didnt have enough so they lumped them?

not really sure how yalls dog and pony shows work

24kmach · 08-10-2009, 01:49 PM

Most Mustangs shows in this area have a 03/04 Mach 1 class. At first that class was well attended. Now it is rare to see any as most Mach's are dumped in the modified class because most of us have modified our cars. Most shows allow up to three mods and you will still remain in the stock class. I now enter the car in Hot Rod shows because the modified class where anything goes you compete against the Gull winged doors, body kits, blowers, etc.

N/AKing · 08-10-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mach14604

Here is my question are our cars SVT products or not. When I bought my car 5 years ago I and many looked at the MACH's as non-SVT products. In all car shows I attended was classified as a non-SVT product. Yesterday I was at a car show and was classified as a 84-04 Cobra/SVO/SVT catagory. I have never saw my self on the same level as the Cobras. I say the car was in the wrong catagory. I would really like to see some shows start having 03-04 MACH catagories many have the older ones set in there own catagory. I look at the numbers of cars attending shows and see a need. I dont even care and would say it is fair to classify us with 2001 or later Bullitts also seeing as the cars were both limited edition run cars. I know the certificates we can get for our cars now say SVT like the Cobras. So what does everyone think? I know SVT had some hand in our cars but not to the place of the Cobras. But in no case anywhere on the cars does it say SVT. I dont know what to think.

Ive actually had my car get confused as a cobra at car shows in the past as well. Obviously people who aren't big car nuts, or just not real ford savvy.

What car show was this?

8616v · 08-10-2009, 09:21 PM

mines always been lumped in with the GT's...much to the annoyance of my friends who own GT's....

65fastback2+2 · 08-10-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 24kmach

I now enter the car in Hot Rod shows because the modified class where anything goes you compete against the Gull winged doors, body kits, blowers, etc.

and your problem is?

Dirk Diggler · 08-10-2009, 10:11 PM

What is SVT? What does it stand for? Is it a good thing? Why do cobras have those letters on their trunk ?? I have asked a lot of people this and I get no response people look at me like I’m stupid

JohnHow11 · 08-10-2009, 10:19 PM

Special Vehicle team..... Its the team at ford who takes the mustang and turns it into a cobra.....

falcongtho3 · 08-10-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnHow11

Special Vehicle team..... Its the team at ford who takes the mustang and turns it into a cobra.....

Don't bother. It's a no-win scenario.

As to the original question. We are in no way an SVT product. The car was developed by Scott Hoag, Art Hyde and the Team Mustang special projects department. They also gave us the Bullitt from which many of our parts are taken. Our engine is not the still born SVT '02 Cobra engine, either, as many thought.
There were issues when the cars were new with dealers even thinking that the Mach 1 was an SVT product, and would not even take an order or discuss the sale of a Mach 1 due to the fact that they were not an SVT licensed dealer. (Yeah, this actually happened to me)
Mach 1= R coded, 4 valve DOHC, shaker equipped good time in a beautiful package.

Newskool Mach · 08-10-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by falcongtho3

Don't bother. It's a no-win scenario.

As to the original question. We are in no way an SVT product. The car was developed by Scott Hoag, Art Hyde and the Team Mustang special projects department. They also gave us the Bullitt from which many of our parts are taken. Our engine is not the still born SVT '02 Cobra engine, either, as many thought.
There were issues when the cars were new with dealers even thinking that the Mach 1 was an SVT product, and would not even take an order or discuss the sale of a Mach 1 due to the fact that they were not an SVT licensed dealer. (Yeah, this actually happened to me)
Mach 1= R coded, 4 valve DOHC, shaker equipped good time in a beautiful package.

^^Well said^^ Last car show I was in the Mach was in the "New Edge" class.

Incidentally the Mach won. LOL

^^Best car show trophy ever^^

24kmach · 08-10-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Newskool Mach

^^Well said^^ Last car show I was in the Mach was in the "New Edge" class.

Incidentally the Mach won. LOL

^^Best car show trophy ever^^

Sweet :THUMBSUP:

24kmach · 08-10-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 65fastback2+2

and your problem is?

I don't have a candles chance in the wind buster.

Tony Alonso · 08-10-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mach14604

I know the certificates we can get for our cars now say SVT like the Cobras.

Ther certificates actually say "Ford Performance Group", which is Ford's official department to connect with enthusiast clubs like ours. The concept is similar to the SVT certificates.

falcongtho3 · 08-10-2009, 11:56 PM

Tony is right, and they also do certificates for some SVT products as well as the Buillitts, which are another non-SVT product. They also do them for the Marauders as I recall.

65fastback2+2 · 08-11-2009, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 24kmach

I don't have a candles chance in the wind buster.

rollin' dope chrome rimz, upside down hood struts and gold emblems dont give you a chance? geee

24kmach · 08-11-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 65fastback2+2

rollin' dope chrome rimz, upside down hood struts and gold emblems dont give you a chance? geee

I think it has a chance against yours.

Wait a minute.

That's right

YOU DON"T HAVE ONE

ttown · 08-11-2009, 08:53 AM

No SVT were more exclusive but our cars motors aren't hand built.

65fastback2+2 · 08-11-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 24kmach

I think it has a chance against yours.

Wait a minute.

That's right

YOU DON"T HAVE ONE

nah, mine goes in the 1965-1970 section

Newskool Mach · 08-11-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 24kmach

Sweet :THUMBSUP:

Thanks bro!

08-10-2009, 11:39 AM	#1
mach14604 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sylvania, Ohio Posts: 159	Are We SVT Products or Not!?!?! Here is my question are our cars SVT products or not. When I bought my car 5 years ago I and many looked at the MACH's as non-SVT products. In all car shows I attended was classified as a non-SVT product. Yesterday I was at a car show and was classified as a 84-04 Cobra/SVO/SVT catagory. I have never saw my self on the same level as the Cobras. I say the car was in the wrong catagory. I would really like to see some shows start having 03-04 MACH catagories many have the older ones set in there own catagory. I look at the numbers of cars attending shows and see a need. I dont even care and would say it is fair to classify us with 2001 or later Bullitts also seeing as the cars were both limited edition run cars. I know the certificates we can get for our cars now say SVT like the Cobras. So what does everyone think? I know SVT had some hand in our cars but not to the place of the Cobras. But in no case anywhere on the cars does it say SVT. I dont know what to think.

08-10-2009, 11:46 AM	#2
2k4mach LuLz Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 19,294	Re: Are We SVT Products or Not!?!?! no were not svt. __________________ 11 Sterling gray GT500 coupe 08 Silver Z06 1058rwhp/1073rwt @ 15psi 14 Silver Q50S Vortech blown 04 DSG Mach 1 (stolen) 03 OW Mach 1 (sitting in a field rotting away)

08-10-2009, 12:23 PM	#3
R-code17815 The MODfather #7046 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bloomsburg, PA Posts: 1,360	Re: Are We SVT Products or Not!?!?! We be made of spare parts.... __________________ R-code17815 2003 Mach1 6-spd. Black Black Sunshine... The never ending "Work in Progress" RTCTTFMF

08-10-2009, 12:30 PM	#4
Fenixfire Its stock....No really! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 4,433	Re: Are We SVT Products or Not!?!?! Not SVT. We are the R Code!!! __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5spd w/ IUP Mods: Lots of new stuff coming.....stay tuned

08-10-2009, 12:30 PM	#5
Brown7 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 778	Re: Are We SVT Products or Not!?!?! maybe they didnt have enough so they lumped them? not really sure how yalls dog and pony shows work __________________ 03' DSG Mach 1 - Sold 85' Silver Metalic SVO

08-10-2009, 01:49 PM	#6
24kmach My First Mach, Jan. 1969 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 13,070	Re: Are We SVT Products or Not!?!?! Most Mustangs shows in this area have a 03/04 Mach 1 class. At first that class was well attended. Now it is rare to see any as most Mach's are dumped in the modified class because most of us have modified our cars. Most shows allow up to three mods and you will still remain in the stock class. I now enter the car in Hot Rod shows because the modified class where anything goes you compete against the Gull winged doors, body kits, blowers, etc. __________________ I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder. Mach 1 owner since January 1969. First ride in a P51D August 28,2010. Member Based in Kent, Washington, Pacific Cascade Mustang Club is the only original Mustang club in the Puget Sound Area and according to Mustang Club of America, we are the oldest in the nation.

08-10-2009, 09:21 PM	#8
8616v Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: omaha NE Posts: 804	Re: Are We SVT Products or Not!?!?! mines always been lumped in with the GT's...much to the annoyance of my friends who own GT's.... __________________ '86 Scirocco 16v '03 20AE '03 Mach 1 Azure Blue ...went IRS...never looked back... Born: 03/26/2003 Bought: 09/07/2005

08-10-2009, 10:11 PM	#10
Dirk Diggler Whats Dat called Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Elpaso Tx Posts: 161	Re: Are We SVT Products or Not!?!?! What is SVT? What does it stand for? Is it a good thing? Why do cobras have those letters on their trunk ?? I have asked a lot of people this and I get no response people look at me like I’m stupid

08-10-2009, 10:19 PM	#11
JohnHow11 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 355	Re: Are We SVT Products or Not!?!?! Special Vehicle team..... Its the team at ford who takes the mustang and turns it into a cobra..... __________________ 2004 Black Mach 1 403 rwhp P1sc Procharger 6 lbs of boost Eibach Pro Damper Shocks Hr SS springs JM Lower Control Arms Fr500 replica rims 4.10 ford racing gear Maximum Motorsports Subframe Connectors HID head lights MM CC Plates

08-10-2009, 11:56 PM	#17
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,273	Re: Are We SVT Products or Not!?!?! Tony is right, and they also do certificates for some SVT products as well as the Buillitts, which are another non-SVT product. They also do them for the Marauders as I recall. __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

08-11-2009, 08:53 AM	#20
ttown Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 844	Re: Are We SVT Products or Not!?!?! No SVT were more exclusive but our cars motors aren't hand built. __________________ 2003 Mach 1 Azure Blue 5 speed SAE-280RWHP 307RWTQ, A/F 13 Stock except K&N 2500miles DOB- 6/23/03 2004 Mach 1 Torch Red- Auto DOB - 4/14/04 Sold to son 2002 GT-Mineral Gray 5 speed UPR Blue Thunder Shifter

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