Mach I vs 02 GT

dod racing · 07-05-2002, 12:17 PM

is there really a big difference in the new mach I and the 02 GT?
I heard one is 32 valve and one is 24. Is it worth the extra money for the mach I based on engine alone. I read an article that said the Mach I was going to be rated at 300 hp vs the GT 260. But is it just because of a few bolt ons that gives it more hp.

95mustanggt · 07-05-2002, 01:25 PM

Really a Big difference??

The GT has a 260HP 4.6L V8 with 16 valves.

The Mach I will have 300+ HP with a 4.6L 32 Valve V8. This is the same engine that is in the 96+ Cobras. Only it will have "Ram Air" through its shaker hood. I mean how cool is that?!?! It's awesome. You'll also have the exclusivity of the a car like the Bullit mustang, only a few thousand Mach Is will be built!

As far as I'm concerned there is no comparison! MACH 1!

Mustang92 · 07-05-2002, 01:54 PM

With a Mach 1 it will take the usual bolt-ons to get 300RWHP where as it would take port work, different intake and cams to get a GT into that range. The Mach 1 just overall has more potential to go quicker.

Bill

95mustanggt · 07-05-2002, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mustang92
With a Mach 1 it will take the usual bolt-ons to get 300RWHP where as it would take port work, different intake and cams to get a GT into that range. The Mach 1 just overall has more potential to go quicker.

Bill

Plus it looks way cooler with the shaker hood!

98SteedaGT · 07-05-2002, 02:43 PM

Also, just because two mustang engines have the same amount of HP and TQ doesn't mean they will perform the same. The design differences in the DOHC and SOHC allow for them to react differently to the same mods.

dod racing · 07-05-2002, 03:13 PM

hey thanks guys I dont really know a lot about engines but what you said make perfect sence. and also like you said how cool is the shaker hood. i think thats the neatest thing

95mustanggt · 07-05-2002, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dod racing
hey thanks guys I dont really know a lot about engines but what you said make perfect sence. and also like you said how cool is the shaker hood. i think thats the neatest thing

You bet your a** that is the coolest thing. It would have been cooler to use the 5.4L V8 but I'll take the 4.6 DOHC too. My dad had a 1970 Mach I, that thing was so sweet!

Illini · 07-06-2002, 12:14 PM

It looks pretty sweet but I'd rather have STB. I think it does a little more for performance then the shaker hood.

SMOKE · 07-06-2002, 02:19 PM

The Mach 1 is one of FORD's better offerings.

The shaker hood is by far the coolest thing in a while from FORD.

dod racing · 07-06-2002, 05:46 PM

i saw in mm&ff they have a shaker hood on the lightning

FireFinder20 · 07-09-2002, 08:32 AM

The Mach I is what the GT should be...

Former86Camaro · 07-09-2002, 09:12 AM

What type of price difference are we looking at though?

blue00gt · 07-09-2002, 12:03 PM

Not to mention that bone stock with just a set of drag radials and a good driver they ripped off a 12.97.

dod racing · 07-09-2002, 07:03 PM

well i didnt get either one of them
I got the lightning

SilverGT02 · 07-11-2002, 10:22 AM

You should have waited for the Viper Ram...500HP, 500 tq

kick *** truck!

Hate to say it, but its gonna kick the lightnings arse!

dod racing · 07-11-2002, 06:20 PM

yea your probably right but I could have 2 lightnings for the price of one RAM

07-05-2002, 12:17 PM	#1
dod racing Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: dallas Posts: 16	Mach I vs 02 GT is there really a big difference in the new mach I and the 02 GT? I heard one is 32 valve and one is 24. Is it worth the extra money for the mach I based on engine alone. I read an article that said the Mach I was going to be rated at 300 hp vs the GT 260. But is it just because of a few bolt ons that gives it more hp.

07-05-2002, 01:25 PM	#2
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Really a Big difference?? The GT has a 260HP 4.6L V8 with 16 valves. The Mach I will have 300+ HP with a 4.6L 32 Valve V8. This is the same engine that is in the 96+ Cobras. Only it will have "Ram Air" through its shaker hood. I mean how cool is that?!?! It's awesome. You'll also have the exclusivity of the a car like the Bullit mustang, only a few thousand Mach Is will be built! As far as I'm concerned there is no comparison! MACH 1! __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

07-05-2002, 01:54 PM	#3
Mustang92 Drag Racer! Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Lake Worth, FL USA Posts: 757	With a Mach 1 it will take the usual bolt-ons to get 300RWHP where as it would take port work, different intake and cams to get a GT into that range. The Mach 1 just overall has more potential to go quicker. Bill __________________ 2000 GT VRS O/R X, Dynomax Bullets, Steeda Pulleys, Pro-M 80MM, 4.30s, UPR Pro Series Suspension, UPR Tubular K-member, MAC Longtubes, Bullitt Intake, TKO, VT Engine Stage 1 NA Cams, SCT Tune. 285 RWHP/296 RWTQ 11.97 @ 113.20 M/M 100, 7085 www.uprproducts.com www.ponyexpressperformance.com www.modulardepot.com

07-05-2002, 02:43 PM	#5
98SteedaGT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 330	Also, just because two mustang engines have the same amount of HP and TQ doesn't mean they will perform the same. The design differences in the DOHC and SOHC allow for them to react differently to the same mods. __________________ // 1998 GT-Steeda Conversion \\ -- Sold // Now own 2001 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L \\

07-06-2002, 12:14 PM	#8
Illini Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 44	Yeah the hoods neat. It looks pretty sweet but I'd rather have STB. I think it does a little more for performance then the shaker hood. __________________ 2002 min gray GT: steeda underdrives, timing adjuster, triax, C&L maf, MM strut tower brace and k-member brace, Steeda subs weld-in, steeda tubular front sway bar, bullitt springs ,struts(tokico's)and shocks, bullitt gas door, alum.pedals, MM panhard Bar, cobra 13" front brake upgrade. ON THE WAY TO BECOMING A TRACK ***** 66' 2 dr malibu; 355 cube 4-bolt main, steel crank, chevy pink rods, KB 10.7 to1 pistons, ported double humps 202&160, torkerII intake, rejetted holley 650 D.P., crane ignition box, comp.cam roller rockers& 280 degree cam, balanced to 8500 rpm, hooker super comps, 3000 rpm stall and built turbo 350 tranny. dynoed at 543hp and 582 tq

07-05-2002, 03:13 PM	#6
dod racing Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: dallas Posts: 16	hey thanks guys I dont really know a lot about engines but what you said make perfect sence. and also like you said how cool is the shaker hood. i think thats the neatest thing

07-06-2002, 02:19 PM	#9
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	The Mach 1 is one of FORD's better offerings. The shaker hood is by far the coolest thing in a while from FORD. __________________

07-06-2002, 05:46 PM	#10
dod racing Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: dallas Posts: 16	i saw in mm&ff they have a shaker hood on the lightning

07-09-2002, 08:32 AM	#11
FireFinder20 I See Stupid People Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 47	The Mach I is what the GT should be...

07-09-2002, 09:12 AM	#12
Former86Camaro Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Orlando,Fl Posts: 24	What type of price difference are we looking at though?

07-09-2002, 12:03 PM	#13
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Not to mention that bone stock with just a set of drag radials and a good driver they ripped off a 12.97. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

07-09-2002, 07:03 PM	#14
dod racing Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: dallas Posts: 16	well i didnt get either one of them I got the lightning

07-11-2002, 10:22 AM	#15
SilverGT02 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 85	You should have waited for the Viper Ram...500HP, 500 tq kick *** truck! Hate to say it, but its gonna kick the lightnings arse! __________________ 2002 GT Convertible Premium pkge, MACH 1000 system Remote Starter, Billet interior dress up kit

07-11-2002, 06:20 PM	#16
dod racing Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: dallas Posts: 16	yea your probably right but I could have 2 lightnings for the price of one RAM

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