How fast will it go?
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Joined: Jan 2003
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How fast will it go?
Just curious... my full size F150 with the 302 V8, simply loses all its power at about 85-90mph, not that I need to be going faster anyway.. but my friends I-6 F150 will get up to the same speed, just a little later.. does the '89 have a speed governer, or is the engine really not strong enough?
~Cody Julian
~Cody Julian
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Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Victoria, Texas
How fast will it go?
The engine is really not strong enough. Just think of all the air you are trying to push, these trucks were definitely not very aerodynamically designed, and air takes a lot of hp to move out of the way. My 93 is the same way. You might be able to go faster, but you would probably have to leave it in Drive and watch those rpm's.
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Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Memphis, TN
How fast will it go?
I think it's a problem with your engine, transmission, or ignition. I put a '95 4.9L in my 3-ton Bronco and I have to back off at 93mph to keep the speedo from pegging too hard. 
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