04 Mach I, not impressed
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04 Mach I, not impressed
Drove a 2004 Mach I Mustang GT a couple days ago. I had it in my head that I would consider trading out the old vette for something faster. What a disappointment. My 76 4 speed vette is just as fast!
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Trade a Vette for a Mustang??? Why? 
If it's just for something faster, mod the Vette engine or drop in a performance crate engine in it.
The C-3 is WAY cooler than a newer model Mustang any day.
Just my 2c.
Glenn
If it's just for something faster, mod the Vette engine or drop in a performance crate engine in it.
The C-3 is WAY cooler than a newer model Mustang any day.
Just my 2c.
Glenn
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I don't know.. I'd take a 03 or 04 Cobra. Supper charging is always cool.
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And, yes, my 76 has been modded. However, I still can't believe how poorly the Mach I performed. Maybe there was something wrong with the car.
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Nothing at all wrong with Mustang's, as think they're pretty cool myself. Gotta keep an eye on technology, as my daily 08' Pontiac G6 GXP run's to 60 in 6 second's flat. Have other faster car's too, but not many out there have the C3 look.
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Being an LT5/ZR-1 driver, (and occasionally a C3 driver when my wife lets me drive hers) I can appreciate what the Dearborn ppl have done with the 32v DOHC technology. It really grinds on me that GM went back to pushrods and has left others to take the lead to further develop the DOHC, 32v motors - now up to 440 hp from a stock 5.0L (GM gets close at 430 hp, but resorting to more cid w/ a relatively "peaky", 6.2L LS3 pushrod to do it. For example, the 368 ci LT5 makes 500+ to the rear wheels for the same LS3 displacement, and the curve is waaaay flatter, i.e., more usable power under the curve!...I'm just sayin', ya won't fine me knocking FMCO. At least they're trying!)
But, that aside, a Mustang, good looking as (the later ones) are, is a heavy, straight-axle, dime-a-dozen hotrod that is seriously challenged off the dragstrip for individuality or handling ability, compared to a C3. If more go is needed, I'd be dropping a crate motor in there; an LSx perhaps before trading the C3. JMO...YMMV.
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But, that aside, a Mustang, good looking as (the later ones) are, is a heavy, straight-axle, dime-a-dozen hotrod that is seriously challenged off the dragstrip for individuality or handling ability, compared to a C3. If more go is needed, I'd be dropping a crate motor in there; an LSx perhaps before trading the C3. JMO...YMMV.
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Last edited by Paul Workman; May 28, 2011 at 09:33 AM.
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GM has far from abandoned twin cam development, and has some of the best V6 and I4 design's out there. The mentioned LS3 example is far from a sloutch. Forget that it has more displacement than some other's, as gotta look at the real number's. Physically compact, light weight, and better fuel effeciency than most of the other's. Plus, can't argue with 6.2 litre's of low end torque. Don't get me wrong, as think Ford's new 5.0 is one heck of a motor, but GM definitely know's what they're doing with the LS design.
