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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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I have a 2005 Saleen S-281 and it is very quick on the gun with the rev. limiter it drives me crazy that this thing pulls the engine out a split second before I shift. Any way besides short shifting this problem can be cured?
Old Jun 18, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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raise the limiter, you need a hand held tuner to do it
Old Jun 18, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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I was told you can't reflash a Saleen programmed ECU some one told me they lock it so you have to have a Saleen factory authorized shop do the flash, is this true?
Old Jun 19, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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Try calling Brenspeed or Bama. I'm sure they can tell you if that's true or not.
Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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I was told you can't reflash a Saleen programmed ECU some one told me they lock it so you have to have a Saleen factory authorized shop do the flash, is this true?
sounds familiar, so you have no handheld?

I would think you could order a SCT w/ a tune from Brenspeed, Bama or JDM with a tune for the car to solve your issue. JDM has the best rep for Saleen tunes.
Old Jun 19, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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Is it s/c or n/a ? Are you sure it is the rev limiter, not the traction control kicking in?

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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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It's naturally aspirated and for the most part I leave the traction control on , so I'm not sure which it is, these new mustangs are a lot different than the old boys! So what you're saying is the traction control can pull the revs out also? Times have changed! When I got my Boss 302 all you did was remove the Rev. Limiter and you were off to the races. Ahh technology! If you could explain a little more about this traction control thing it would be appreciated.
Old Jun 19, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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To answer STKJOCK's question no I don't have a handheld tuner, just got the car a short time ago.
Old Jun 19, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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Any body out there with a cheap used Saleen S/C for sale???
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my bad I just figured it was blown already, it could be the TC as well,try driving with it off and see if you have the same issue.

IMHO get a CAI/Tuner if your not looking to spend on a blower now



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