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<blockquote data-quote="Speeds8erM-1" data-source="post: 10303843" data-attributes="member: 26172"><p>This is really a loaded question. The nice thing about an 03 Cobra is, you can do a turbo setup, basic fuel system upgrade (modded fpdm, twin gt pumps, bap) and make the 700 rwhp EASILY. It already has a T56, swap a 26 spline input shaft, and it will handle that all day long. A BIG blower setup usually takes a shit ton of boost and race gas to do it, and will heat soak badly on the street, so the turbo idea is a good option. A buddy of mine on here, SNAFU (he sold the car to shakk on here) did the HP Twin 57's on his 03 Cobra years ago, and that car ROLLED OUT, and idled, drove like a super mild car, and was super quiet. It made in the mid 600's on 15 psi, 804 rwhp on race gas and 22.5 psi. </p><p></p><p>Mach 1's can be found for CHEAP though, 10k or a little less if you really look around, although there are plenty for way more than that as well. Azure blue mach 1 is a BAD LOOKING MOFO TOO! With a Mach 1, you will have the same basic seat "upgrade" compared to a GT, have 13" brakes, but you will HAVE to do something with the motor, fuel system, and transmission. IRS can be swapped right in, if you want it, or build the solid axle from mild to wild, and be 80+ pounds lighter. </p><p></p><p>Either car can get you to your 700 rwhp goal quite easily. The Cobra is going to cost more right off the bat (but if you search around, there are plenty of deals out there on them as well, just have to look), but already starts out with a stronger motor combo (plus you can sell the eaton stuff to offset SOME of the turbo cost), and a stronger transmission, and a fuel system that is closer to being able to handle 700. A Mach 1 would need an 03-04 Cobra tank, or go return style.</p><p></p><p>It just depends on what you want to spend starting out, and how good you are at looking for deals on a shortblock/trans/fuel stuff for the Mach 1, as well as figuring out what you want to spend on a turbo setup. </p><p></p><p>The GT option is another route to go, hell, sometimes you can find some really modded ones for a good price (and sometimes for crackhead stupidly high prices). GT resale will always suck in comparison, especially if you want alot for it, after modding it, because they arent as desirable, and loan value isnt high on them (making an expensive one harder to buy for the average person). If you have some cash to play with, getting one to 700 rwhp could be done "cheaply", if you picked a plan and went with it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Speeds8erM-1, post: 10303843, member: 26172"] This is really a loaded question. The nice thing about an 03 Cobra is, you can do a turbo setup, basic fuel system upgrade (modded fpdm, twin gt pumps, bap) and make the 700 rwhp EASILY. It already has a T56, swap a 26 spline input shaft, and it will handle that all day long. A BIG blower setup usually takes a shit ton of boost and race gas to do it, and will heat soak badly on the street, so the turbo idea is a good option. A buddy of mine on here, SNAFU (he sold the car to shakk on here) did the HP Twin 57's on his 03 Cobra years ago, and that car ROLLED OUT, and idled, drove like a super mild car, and was super quiet. It made in the mid 600's on 15 psi, 804 rwhp on race gas and 22.5 psi. Mach 1's can be found for CHEAP though, 10k or a little less if you really look around, although there are plenty for way more than that as well. Azure blue mach 1 is a BAD LOOKING MOFO TOO! With a Mach 1, you will have the same basic seat "upgrade" compared to a GT, have 13" brakes, but you will HAVE to do something with the motor, fuel system, and transmission. IRS can be swapped right in, if you want it, or build the solid axle from mild to wild, and be 80+ pounds lighter. Either car can get you to your 700 rwhp goal quite easily. The Cobra is going to cost more right off the bat (but if you search around, there are plenty of deals out there on them as well, just have to look), but already starts out with a stronger motor combo (plus you can sell the eaton stuff to offset SOME of the turbo cost), and a stronger transmission, and a fuel system that is closer to being able to handle 700. A Mach 1 would need an 03-04 Cobra tank, or go return style. It just depends on what you want to spend starting out, and how good you are at looking for deals on a shortblock/trans/fuel stuff for the Mach 1, as well as figuring out what you want to spend on a turbo setup. The GT option is another route to go, hell, sometimes you can find some really modded ones for a good price (and sometimes for crackhead stupidly high prices). GT resale will always suck in comparison, especially if you want alot for it, after modding it, because they arent as desirable, and loan value isnt high on them (making an expensive one harder to buy for the average person). If you have some cash to play with, getting one to 700 rwhp could be done "cheaply", if you picked a plan and went with it. [/QUOTE]
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