SeattleDude
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If it wasn’t for the Chinese-made Getrag transmission in the 2021 Mustang GT, I’d say the GT with the “96B” Magneride package with the “67G” Performance Package would be a better value for a track focused car when compared to the Mach 1.
Both cars need a square 19x11 setup for the track, so the OEM tires/wheels aren’t worth comparing.
Suspension between the two cars is the same — OEM junk. Regardless of whether you get the GT or Mach 1, you’d still have to replace springs, sway bar links, sway bars, rear camber links, front strut camber plate (the factory adjustable ones for the GT350 are shite which is what you get on the Mach 1), front/rear lower control arms, and vertical links.
The aero is rubbish on both cars, so I’d call that a break-even proposition. The Mach 1/GT500 front splitter might provide a little more downforce than the stock setup, but is it enough of a difference to make a difference? Probably not. Aftermarket aero would be needed for either car, including wider front fenders to properly accept 19x11s without having to set the front camber at -3 degrees or less.
Both models make use of the Canadian Gen 3 Coyote 5.0 liter engine. It doesn’t much matter if you get the “Bullitt” 480 hp version or the standard 460 hp version because it isn’t likely to remain stock for very long if you’re tracking the car. Bolt-ons push either version to about 500 hp. There’s no meaningful difference between the two cars in this department.
Sadly, it’s all for naught if your Chinese Getrag transmission can’t take the abuse of the track. For a few dollars more via the Mach 1 package, Ford offers a Mexican Tremec transmission that won’t explode when paired with their Canadian Coyote motor. It also comes equipped with an oil cooler for the tranny and rear differential (thanks GT350). With all of the issues the Chinese Getrag MT-82 has had, I wouldn’t track one — and if I ever did, I’d have a Tremec on standby to replace it when it burned up. But that’s just me. You may love the Getrag transmission and have had wild success with it racing at the Daytona International Speedway. Congratulations if you have.
Unless I’m missing something, what you get for the extra $10,000-$12,000 price tag of the Mach 1 is 1) a Mexican transmission that won’t blow up, 2) a couple air-oil heat exchangers, and 3) a bunch of vinyl stickers and a Mach 1 badge.
Both cars need a square 19x11 setup for the track, so the OEM tires/wheels aren’t worth comparing.
Suspension between the two cars is the same — OEM junk. Regardless of whether you get the GT or Mach 1, you’d still have to replace springs, sway bar links, sway bars, rear camber links, front strut camber plate (the factory adjustable ones for the GT350 are shite which is what you get on the Mach 1), front/rear lower control arms, and vertical links.
The aero is rubbish on both cars, so I’d call that a break-even proposition. The Mach 1/GT500 front splitter might provide a little more downforce than the stock setup, but is it enough of a difference to make a difference? Probably not. Aftermarket aero would be needed for either car, including wider front fenders to properly accept 19x11s without having to set the front camber at -3 degrees or less.
Both models make use of the Canadian Gen 3 Coyote 5.0 liter engine. It doesn’t much matter if you get the “Bullitt” 480 hp version or the standard 460 hp version because it isn’t likely to remain stock for very long if you’re tracking the car. Bolt-ons push either version to about 500 hp. There’s no meaningful difference between the two cars in this department.
Sadly, it’s all for naught if your Chinese Getrag transmission can’t take the abuse of the track. For a few dollars more via the Mach 1 package, Ford offers a Mexican Tremec transmission that won’t explode when paired with their Canadian Coyote motor. It also comes equipped with an oil cooler for the tranny and rear differential (thanks GT350). With all of the issues the Chinese Getrag MT-82 has had, I wouldn’t track one — and if I ever did, I’d have a Tremec on standby to replace it when it burned up. But that’s just me. You may love the Getrag transmission and have had wild success with it racing at the Daytona International Speedway. Congratulations if you have.
Unless I’m missing something, what you get for the extra $10,000-$12,000 price tag of the Mach 1 is 1) a Mexican transmission that won’t blow up, 2) a couple air-oil heat exchangers, and 3) a bunch of vinyl stickers and a Mach 1 badge.
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