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Old 05-15-2006, 11:45 PM
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i am mostly into import but recently i am thinking about purchasing an 01 mustang but a friend of mine got one and says the govenor is a big problem does anyone knows how to either remove it or even fry it anyway i can get rid of it because if i purchase the one i am looking at i dont want the govenor to be a problem anyone have any info on that i would really appreciate it thanx
also does anyone know where it is located that would also help thank you
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Old 05-16-2006, 12:02 AM
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ive taken my 01 GT up to 130(ran out of room or i woulda gone faster) and i know people have gone upwards of 140....this isnt fast enough?? oh and mine is a 5spd and i dont believe it is governed
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Old 05-16-2006, 12:04 AM
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tuners usually eliminate the govenor
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Old 05-16-2006, 12:11 AM
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my diablosport tuner illiminated the problem.
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Old 05-16-2006, 12:13 AM
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yea, you dont wanna "fry" the govenor... its a program in the computer, not a piece of electronic hardware. if you fry the govenor, you fry your whole computer[8D]
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Old 05-16-2006, 03:41 AM
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my diablosport tuner illiminated the problem.
what is the 5 spd governed at???
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Old 05-16-2006, 03:47 AM
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why dont you buy a car beacuse its reliable and has a good reputation / pep / engine .... rather then if you can go 160+mphs or not.
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Old 05-16-2006, 05:12 AM
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ORIGINAL: weasel1088

what is the 5 spd governed at???
145? If that, it may be higher than that... you'll run out of steam before you get up to that speed either way.
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Not sure if this still holds true or not but on my friends '93 LX5.0, you had to hold the off button on the cruise control for 3 or 5 seconds to disable the speed limiter.
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Old 05-16-2006, 09:10 AM
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ORIGINAL: SXGT

why dont you buy a car beacuse its reliable and has a good reputation / pep / engine .... rather then if you can go 160+mphs or not.
Amen to that.
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