Removing a Limiter
02-04-2013, 08:23 PM
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Removing a Limiter
Can anyone explain how to remove a limiter from a V6 2011 Mustang? Also what types of things I will need to do to my car so that it does not fall apart if I were to travel faster than the limiter allows? Thank you!
02-04-2013, 10:26 PM
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You do it with a tuner. I haven't done it myself, but it's in there somewhere. Not sure if the standard tunes you get with a handheld tuner will do it, I imagine they don't. You'd probably have to find it and change it manually, or get a tune from someone like American Muscle/Bama Tunes that do custom tunes. You'd certainly want better tires W or Z rated, and I've read a few things about the driveshaft not being up to it...
02-04-2013, 10:39 PM
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Check out some of the sponsors that offer tuners/tunes... like American Muscle and Diablo in particular...
https://mustangforums.com/forum/vendor_directory.php
https://mustangforums.com/forum/vendor_directory.php
02-05-2013, 03:52 PM
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You do it with a tuner. I haven't done it myself, but it's in there somewhere. Not sure if the standard tunes you get with a handheld tuner will do it, I imagine they don't. You'd probably have to find it and change it manually, or get a tune from someone like American Muscle/Bama Tunes that do custom tunes. You'd certainly want better tires W or Z rated, and I've read a few things about the driveshaft not being up to it...
Enjoy!
02-05-2013, 11:05 PM
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I have a 2012 V6 and have a BAMA tuner from AM. The tuner does not include the option to remove the speed limiter. I called AM the other day and they said that I had to tell them that I have an aluminum driveshaft in order for them to send me the tune. AM carries the driveshaft but it seems that it has been out of stock for quite some time. I have heard though that the later model 2013's have the aluminum shaft on them. I wonder if that would fit a 2011 or 2012?
02-13-2013, 03:27 PM
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I have a 2011 V6 and a Bama tuner from AM. The tuner took my limiter off and I still have the stock driveshaft. I've had mine up to 125mph with no issues, didn't stay there long tho I didn't wanna push my luck and break something. I think I remember reading somewhere that you're fine as long as you stay under 135mph with the stock driveshaft, but I'm not positive.
02-13-2013, 06:35 PM
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I have a 2012 V6 and have a BAMA tuner from AM. The tuner does not include the option to remove the speed limiter. I called AM the other day and they said that I had to tell them that I have an aluminum driveshaft in order for them to send me the tune. AM carries the driveshaft but it seems that it has been out of stock for quite some time. I have heard though that the later model 2013's have the aluminum shaft on them. I wonder if that would fit a 2011 or 2012?