I remember reading that crown Vic police interceptors had limiters from 2006 and on because of drive shaft failures. I can't find the article though.

 

Yes Ford did that as part of the safety improvements they made for the final few years of the Vic. The new CVPIs are limited based on the rear drive axle, if you have the normal cruiser model 3.27 then it's 140. There is also a shorter gear (3.55 I think), and it then it's limited to about 118.

 

Heck, the top speed on a new Raptor is only 100mph! That thing is actually a fast truck and capable of a lot more. But many more things need to be considered...tires, driveshaft, stability. Some vehicles develop crazy vibration or instability beyond the speed limiter...sometimes even before.

I understand on roads with high speed limits it takes a lot of speed to quickly get past somebody. Personally, I always "pass with authority" (meaning way over the speed limit) to ensure I don't unexpectedly meet another car. I also understand sometimes its much safer to not take risks.

I think most people's concerns are perfectly valid and said with good intentions. But haven't you guys all run fast just a few times in your life before? Heck, I took a brand new Jetta to 130mph at one point. Thing was as smooth and composed as if it was going 70mph. I've had my Harley at over 100mph. I frequently ride my snowmobile up to 90-100mph when there is a good, safe stretch.

With the Super Duty, surely it isn't lacking for power or even gearing at it's limit. But as others have pointed out, if you plan on going over the limit...be sure you make all the other changes that would be required for even a modicum of safety. I surely wouldn't want to do much cornering in a Super Duty at 97+ mph.

 

I think my original post has brought out some interesting issues, even though that was not my intentions.
There has been some good comments and information from most of you.
Yes, a drive line hoop is required on my Falcon also, and for good reason.
U joints have failed do to excessive horsepower and speed. If a front u joint breaks, your driveshaft could dig into the race track and "pole vault" your vehicle end over end.
1,000 plus horsepower puts a huge strain on all components of our heavy pickups. These guys who are doing it, are dealing with these issues.


As for me, when my warranty expires, I will remove the speed limitation.

 

Ill get back to the OPs question. EZ-Lynk removes the speed limiter or you can choose the speed limit

 

Does anyone know if it can be removed with ForScan? And I thought it was 87 that it kicked in, are folks just rounding to 90?

 

I've had mine up to 90 on the turnpike keeping up with traffic and I still had pedal. Wasn't aware these trucks were limited until reading this thread.

 

Well, I guess you're not a leadfoot are you now?

 

I will not argue if someone accuses me of being a lead foot that's for sure.

In this case I was curious to how fast the traffic was traveling since cruise was set at 80 (speed limit was 75) and I was being passed like I was standing still.

 

I posted a picture of my truck at the speed limiter a page or two back. In many years past i drove as fast as i could. Now i think of who is in and around my truck. I still drive faster then the speed limit but on a well maintained vehicle 100mph isnt wild in a truck at stock height. I have no clue how fast my old 6.0 would go. I know at 122mph i was uncomfortable and didnt try to cruise at a speed like that. By uncomfortable i mean the thought of loosing a tire and likely being out of control for 1/4 to a 1/8mi wasnt setteling for me. As for passing im sure ive gone that fast. Its get over get around and then slow back to cruising speed. As of right now forscan hasnt been used on the superduty to remove the speed limiter.

 

My Expeditions etis is marked as "With Overspeed Warning Disabled" and my 2016 F350 is marked " Less Electronic Speed Limitation "
Is this the same thing you guys are talking about?

 

I completely agree the speed limiter becomes a problem when trying to pass slower traffic on two lane roads posted at 65 to 70 mph here in Texas.

 

HWY 299 E to Alturas, CA....yep definitely not a road to be doing over 70 on...and I grew up driving it. My personal opinion is that my 2013 F-350 has nothing to prove and I have no business going that fast. but I do see his point. if you have multiple cars to overtake in a short distance, top end should not be a factor

 

If you drive that road with a modern vehicle, 70 mph is no problem. The main reason to drive slower is to view the beautiful scenery out there.

 

Maxtor,

We just dragged our toy hauler from Denver to San Antonio and then down to Corpse Christy. I can fully understand now what your talking about when needing to pass and hitting the limiter. Some of these two lane roads with a 70 MPH were amazing.