which is better

biggiggy · Jan 8, 2007

so i always wanted to know what mustang is the king of mustangs roush, saleen, or cobra and mach 1 i dont think it would be in the same catagory what do you guys think

CobraRed_96_GT · Jan 8, 2007

not really a tech queastion, but for SN95 i'd have to say the 03/04 cobra only one to get the 390 out w/ 4V heads an IRS (pro or con?) and that's pretty substantial. For SN197 i'd have the say Roush and thier stage 3 and BlackJack at 430horses yet still keeping it a low weight.

bradvols · Jan 8, 2007

SN95 I would say 03/04 Cobra though the Saleen and Roush have advantages with the live rear axle.
SN197 GT 500 hands down

Green&GoldGT · Jan 8, 2007

It depends if you're asking about drag racing or around turns. I don't know what the big deal about s/c roush's is. I've seen many tests and all they can manage is mid 13s or a little lower even with the 427R, but on the track their faster than most mustangs. stock for stock id say a 03/04 cobra but once you put a power adder on a mach 1, they are usually faster than cobras due to a lighter aluminum block and a live rear axle.

mustangkid05 · Jan 8, 2007

noob ? what is a sn95 lol

CobraRed_96_GT · Jan 8, 2007

mustangkid05 said:
noob ? what is a sn95 lol

the SN95 is the name for the body style starting in 1995 w/ the 5.0 engine and the SN95 style then after 98 the next gen was still called SN95 so that's why you hear people sayin "late SN95" then in 05 they cam out w/ the S-197

Dusstbuster · Jan 8, 2007

Green&GoldGT said:
It depends if you're asking about drag racing or around turns. I don't know what the big deal about s/c roush's is. I've seen many tests and all they can manage is mid 13s or a little lower even with the 427R, but on the track their faster than most mustangs. stock for stock id say a 03/04 cobra but once you put a power adder on a mach 1, they are usually faster than cobras due to a lighter aluminum block and a live rear axle.

The only problem is after you reach 450HP on the Mach 1 you have to worry about its internals giving out, plus that block will give out easier than the cobra block.
I think the 03/04 cobra's are hands down the best mustangs around...period. I like them better than the GT500's even. They look sick, are fast as hell stock, and respond very well to mods unlike the puny 2v motors.

01BLKSNK · Jan 8, 2007

For me it's always been about the CObra. I loved the '01 CObras so much I bought one. The '03 '04's are they best mustang period. Like stated before the body style is way cooler than the new s197's and they respond so well to bolt ons that you can easily drop in exhaust a pully and a nice tune and SPANK 90% of whats on the street.

VOORHEES · Jan 8, 2007

As far as tuners, I'd say the Roush. They have so much data related to racing . Yes, Saleen also is in racing, but not near the amount as Roush. I don't care for the Roush "look" however. But, even the Saleen is over the top in looks also. I'd prefer a Roush with all the power and handling mods, but a subtle but very "business" look.

merc123 · Jan 8, 2007

Saleen S-351.

Saleen modified Windsor 351 cubic inch (5.8 liter) V8 engine with forged pistons and high performance aluminum cylinder heads; Vortec 8 pound Supercharger; 510 horsepower; 495 pounds of torque @ 3500 rpm; Borg Warner 6 speed manual transmission; 3.55:1 rear end gears;

streetstang03 · Jan 8, 2007

and the suspension to keep it somewhat driveable

biggiggy · Jan 8, 2007

how much does a stock cobra svt push out and roush and saleen and how much faster is a mach 1 then a GT stock

geoffsgt · Jan 8, 2007

SN95: Saleen S-351

Or maybe the Saleen SR? Don't know much about it, but I think it is rarer than the 351, and looks a lot faster

S-197: Roush Blackjack

The new Roush's look great. The rear looks kinda funny from some angles, but that's the only thing I don't like about it. If its as light as people say it is (ie, nowhere near as heavy as the GT500), I'd say it has to be the king of the S-197's.

Dusstbuster · Jan 8, 2007

biggiggy said:
how much does a stock cobra svt push out and roush and saleen and how much faster is a mach 1 then a GT stock

Stock 03/04 cobras put 375 but can easily reach 500+ with pulley/tune/nitrous and no worries of blowing rods out of the block. No other mustang will do that stock.

pitch · Jan 8, 2007

I would have to agree on the 03-04 Cobra. But I would also include the supercharged Steeda Q. Just not many of them around.

Dope 97GT · Jan 8, 2007

best bang is the 03/04 cobra...but i really like the s197 stage 3 roush's. They are fast and are the best feeling mustang that ive ridden in. My friend has one an 06 and that thing is super nice.

fast97gt · Jan 8, 2007

as far as looks and performance 03/04 cobra cause 390hp out the gate and doesnt have gaudy body moldins or uncalled for rediculuosly big spoilers for short theyre the best ever built i think(opinions are lik a**h***s everyone has them)

Crzyhrse · Jan 8, 2007

Ford should have put a solid axle and 31 splines in the '03-'04 Cobra. That's its only downfall I see.

biggiggy · Jan 8, 2007

the 370 hp is that to the wheels or just to the engine...

and i wish i had the money for a cobra...

merc123 · Jan 9, 2007

biggiggy said:
the 370 hp is that to the wheels or just to the engine...

and i wish i had the money for a cobra...

Dyno's have shown they get about 390+ at the wheels. Rumor has it the cobra's are underrated on their horsepower than what is actually shown on a dyno.

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