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Topic: Speed limiter??
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Johns331
Journeyman Posts: 11
From: Lancaster, Ca
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-10-2002 01:00 AM
   
I have a '95 F150/5.0/auto. It will not go over 85MPH. Are these trucks speed limited? If so, what do I need get around this. Thanks!------------------
'86 TurboCoupe, 331 stroker, T-5, Vortech S trim, EPEC, M2300K brakes,Cobra R wheels, Bunch of other stuff
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 2333
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-10-2002 09:15 PM
I'm not sure if they are governed. I don't think so. I've had mine to 90  I believe they have OBD II though,and it may limit it somewhat. What do you want to go that fast in a truck,anyway? Mine {4X4} scared me.
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Johns331
Journeyman Posts: 11
From: Lancaster, Ca
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-10-2002 10:13 PM
75 to 80 is the norm on LA freeways. I just want to keep up with traffic.------------------
'86 TurboCoupe, 331 stroker, T-5, Vortech S trim, EPEC, M2300K brakes,Cobra R wheels, Bunch of other stuff
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67stang
Gearhead Posts: 1023
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Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-10-2002 10:52 PM
I am almost ashamed to admit this, but when I had my 94 F150 I was going to Ft Sill and had the speedo pegged. Going by a mile marker every 33-35 seconds according to my wife.BTW- Will never do that again!! Not that I felt unsafe in any way, but I do not believe I have to rush to do a damn thing, and if anyone don't like it, I'll deal with it eventually.
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 2333
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-11-2002 08:50 PM
I like your reasoning,Keith! The older we get,the wiser we get.
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67stang
Gearhead Posts: 1023
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Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-11-2002 10:03 PM
But I thought that reasoning wasn't supposed to take effect until I was old. Or at least older anyways. I made that decision when I was (OMG) 23!!!
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 22411
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-12-2002 08:12 AM
Yes, there's a speed limiter in the computer. Performance chips over ride this. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
MCA Member # 47773 My wife says I don't pay enough attention to her... or something like that...
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RickBook
Journeyman Posts: 27
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 04-17-2002 03:57 PM
It would have to be a 'govenor' type, otherwise you'd feel the engine shut down (like a bad miss) until the speed dropped below it's limiter, then speed back up.I have a '96 T-bird (4.6) that, when I get it to 114mph, it feels like I've blown the engine. The front end takes a nose-dive until the mph's go under about 100, then it speeds up to 114mph, then down....you get the idea (it's not a constant 114 mph).
Just an f.y.i.
[This message has been edited by RickBook (edited 04-17-2002).]
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 3676
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 04-17-2002 10:52 PM
while i NEVER speed, since it's unsafe and against the law.....  I found the cruise control in a rent-a-Neon can only be set as high as 85mph... most of the traffic in Northern California (except Tim, he's a slowpoke  )goes that fast, so i suspect more cars do that too. The Neon itself however could go almost 130 (16V engine) and i while i won't claim "Closed course with professional driver" it was under the watchful eyes of the CHP  (who drive cars slower apparently)
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Boss302
Journeyman Posts: 49
From: Coleman, Wisconsin
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 04-26-2002 11:10 PM
my dad's '99 f-150 has a limiter. cuts out at 100mph.  thats fricken awesome in a truck!!
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