Mr03mach1's - 03 mach1

[smitty2919]

hey tom, im tony. i just bought an 03 mach 1 myself. i love the car. alot of people are telling me to talk to u as far as what to do for mods on it. can u give me any tips. also that airbox u built. how much would u charge to build me one like that?

LOL get in line. A lot of people love that and want one. I spent a while talking with him and I think I remember him saying it was almost a 2 year project start to finish.

[the evil 1]

damm ya i think ill forget that for now

[Mr03mach1]

Well after dragging my feet for two years I finally got going on fuel system rev 2.

History: Two years ago after putting on the blower and having Pete tune it
we found the single 255lph fuel pump running 100% duty cycle@6000 rpm.
so we set a soft rev limiter in the tune for 6200 rpm. I didn't want to go
the BAP route because I knew there were restrictions in the factory fuel lines.
I know that the pump I have is good for over 500 rwhp just had to find the
will to get under the car and replace everything.

New system is all -8an line with a 10 micron Aeromotive filter that only has a 1/2psi
pressure loss. Luckily the FORE fuel rails are already on the motor.

Goal is to have Pete retune and give me back ALL my revs!


Step 1 tear out old lines and fuel filter (top) replace with -8an line and fittings
these are the tank to filter and filter to 1/4 inch hard line that run all the way
to behind passenger shock tower.


New filter setup mounted on highly modified factory bracket. Yes I cut part of the spare tire
well out for fuel hat access. No more dropping the tank every time I need to get to the pumps.
I have an excellent sheet metal guy that is going to make a cover that fits the well and screws in.
Note rubber capped factory 1/4" line.....


Photos of line routing.....




This is the largest contributor to my problem... 3/16 inch outlet right after the factory check
valve out it goes!


Motor shot while hood is out to paint, enjoy! No smart-Alec "its so dirty" comments either


Now to call Pete.......

[only90s]

Looks Great Tom.

Fuel upgrades are on my list of things to do this winter-its been on my list for a while.

[TorchRedSVT]

and he arises from the dead!!!!!

it's amazing how small the factory stuff is when you do the comparison right.

looks like a good set up, can't wait to see how you do after the tune.

[Jibber]

Looks good Tom..

Two things:
*I see you have on your valve cover a Metco breather in place of your oil cap. Has that ever leaked out on you?

*There was a rumor circulating that you were looking to sell your car. It appears that it was just that, only a rumor.

Hopefully will see you around this summer. I love when it when your car rolls into any cruise night or event. It sounds Badass for sure with your Procharger.

[Mr03mach1]

Looks Great Tom.


Fuel upgrades are on my list of things to do this winter-its been on my list for a while.

Hi Mark,
Yeah I know what you mean, I've been putting this job off for two years and after swimming around under the
car for a week I know why.....

and he arises from the dead!!!!!

it's amazing how small the factory stuff is when you do the comparison right.

looks like a good set up, can't wait to see how you do after the tune.

Hi Ian!
I wasn't dead as you can see, I've just been dealing with alot of crap and a lack of interest in general...

Looks good Tom..

Two things:
*I see you have on your valve cover a Metco breather in place of your oil cap. Has that ever leaked out on you?

*There was a rumor circulating that you were looking to sell your car. It appears that it was just that, only a rumor.

Hopefully will see you around this summer. I love when it when your car rolls into any cruise night or event. It sounds Badass for sure with your Procharger.

Hi Kev,
Breather has never leaked, probably because i don,t allow boost pressure back into the valve covers.

Rumor about selling is true, started it myself last year. I have a love hate relationship with this car..

I will be looking forward to seeing you guys at some of the cruise nites this year!!!!

[SmokinStang]

Tom....So glad you have gotten to a happy point, & I'm sure good things will come with the latest fuel delivery mods!!

You just made an already SmokinStang....better.

I have a love hate relationship with this car..

PS: I'm thinking it's "More Love!!"

Definitely a very cool, well rounded Mach 1....that can "Move out!!"

[TorchRedSVT]

I hear ya, we all deal with the lack of interest at some point. I am going through it myself actually.......

but at the end of the day, i'll never sell