speed limiter?
10-14-2007, 03:53 PM
#11
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RE: speed limiter?
ORIGINAL: 99GTvert
From what I have read, GTs that had the 16 inch wheel option had tires that weren't rated for high speeds above 130ish., hence why Ford put the limiter govenor on.
I don't know of any other way to remove the limiter other than using a tuner.
From what I have read, GTs that had the 16 inch wheel option had tires that weren't rated for high speeds above 130ish., hence why Ford put the limiter govenor on.
I don't know of any other way to remove the limiter other than using a tuner.
10-14-2007, 08:04 PM
#12
RE: speed limiter?
a buddy of mine has a 96 mustang GTwith the 16inwheels and the govener on those cars fromt he factory was 120mph cause those wheels were rated for 127mph. now the 17in version i dono the govener cause that's what i have and i had my car up to 135 and still it didn't cut out yet.
10-14-2007, 09:08 PM
#14
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RE: speed limiter?
hmm i dont know about the mach's there cuz my good friend here kyle had a 2003 mach 1 with only 14k miles on it (manual) and his limiter was 136 mph then bam shut down it was stock too so i dont know just my .02 to bad he totaled it the other day >< bald tires, rainy day, S curve on a high way ouchies.
10-14-2007, 10:02 PM
#16
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RE: speed limiter?
In my 99 cobra i was only able to hit like 150 it just wouldnt increase at that speed and i still some rpms to go....just a limiter i believe but i dont care i dont drive 150 but wouldnt hurt to havehigher top speed 
10-14-2007, 10:55 PM
#17
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RE: speed limiter?
anyway to tell if my car has a limiter without actually going that fast? like can i look up my VIN on the ford site or w/e and see what my car came with? i dont have a valid license at the moment so i dont wanna push my luck at that speed but i would like to know
10-15-2007, 12:43 AM
#18
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RE: speed limiter?
ORIGINAL: DesertMach
The speed limiter on the Machs is 126 for an auto and 151 for the manual, I'm not sure if its the same for the GT, But if you have 4:10's and have not changed the speedo calibration it will be off by apox 20% in which case you would be hitting the limiter alot sooner. I know when I hit the speed limiter on mine (it's an Auto) it seems like it shuts the car down for a few seconds, them picks back up till I hit the limiter again.
The speed limiter on the Machs is 126 for an auto and 151 for the manual, I'm not sure if its the same for the GT, But if you have 4:10's and have not changed the speedo calibration it will be off by apox 20% in which case you would be hitting the limiter alot sooner. I know when I hit the speed limiter on mine (it's an Auto) it seems like it shuts the car down for a few seconds, them picks back up till I hit the limiter again.
10-15-2007, 06:48 AM
#19
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RE: speed limiter?
Your 99 may have originally had 16 inch rims. I was told once that the speed limiter for 16 in tires (H rating) was set at 130 andthat thespeed limiter for 17 inch tires ( Z rating) was set at 150.
10-15-2007, 07:45 AM
#20
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RE: speed limiter?
that is interesting about the tire ratings. It seems to be a totally true statement. I've had my car to 130 in 4th gear, and when i shifted to 5th, it wouldn't go past that really. I didn't try it too long. I like High Top Speeds!!! The cop car crown vics are limited to 120-130 depending on what year. :P