Mach 1 suspension differences

[VictorH]

Wondering if anyone knows for a fact or is able to verify the following. I am a certified track junkie and my Mach 1 will be dual-purpose. I am aware the front and rear sub-frame bushings are the same as the GT350 which are stiffer than standard Mustang GT PP. Wondering about the following:
1) Are the differential bolts and bushings the same as Mustang GT,, i.e. bolt holes are over-sized and subject to allow diff movement.
2) Is the front radius rod bushing the same as the Mustang GT? In my other car this is called the tension rod and we would replace the bushing with a mono-ball bearing. This would prevent front wheel hopping under heavy braking due to bushing compressing and expanding multiple times under heavy braking on an uneven surface.
3) Same question for the rear lower control arm as #2 above.
4) Does anyone anticipate any other bushing or suspension changes that might be needed for frequent track use? I'm not looking to go crazy right now, Magnaride stays, sway bars no change otherwise will leave it alone

I'm new to the Mustang platform and open to advice and suggestions from those of you who have "been there, done that."

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[shogun32]

I would assume every POS decision of the EB/GT was carried forward. What is your source that the M1 has GT350 sub-frame bushings?

 

[VictorH]

Maybe not the definitive source but Car and Driver:

"The Mach 1's 5.0-liter V-8 gets some good stuff from the Shelby GT350, too, including its intake manifold, oil-filter adapter, and engine oil cooler. Additionally, the Mach 1 has the GT350's front and rear subframe with stiffer bushings. It gets a few things from the 760-hp Shelby GT500 as well, including the rear axle cooling system, rear toe link, and rear diffuser—and there are four new 4.5-inch exhaust tips sticking out the back. Better yet, magnetorheological dampers are standard on the Mach 1."

 

[Charlemagne]

That could be a writing error.
See here this official press release.

To improve ride and handling, Mach 1 features the latest MagneRide calibration, a stiffer steering I-shaft, new EPAS calibration, stiffer sway bars and front springs, a brake booster from the Mustang GT Performance Pack Level 2, 9.5-inch/10-inch split fitment wheels with Michelin PS4 tires, a rear subframe with stiffer bushings and a rear toe-link from Shelby GT500.

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