I need more power captian!
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I need more power captian!
Well not actually more power, just more speed. I steped up in the world I go rid of my 96 4cyl and got a brandnew
2002 Ranger XLT
4x4 4.0
4.10 posi
4 door
Stepside
Mach 1 headunit
Skid plates
Everything
Got it al for $17,000
Anyway back to the question this truck is governered my old one wasn't. I can't go past 93 mph how do I fix this?
Any help greatly appreciated Thanks.
2002 Ranger XLT
4x4 4.0
4.10 posi
4 door
Stepside
Mach 1 headunit
Skid plates
Everything
Got it al for $17,000
Anyway back to the question this truck is governered my old one wasn't. I can't go past 93 mph how do I fix this?
Any help greatly appreciated Thanks.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Randolph, NJ
I need more power captian!
Originally posted by P37-007
Anyway back to the question this truck is governered my old one wasn't. I can't go past 93 mph how do I fix this?
Any help greatly appreciated Thanks.
Anyway back to the question this truck is governered my old one wasn't. I can't go past 93 mph how do I fix this?
Any help greatly appreciated Thanks.
Seriously, it seems more than a little scary to do 93+ in a high roll center vehicle most likely with tires that aren't rated for that speed.-Jim
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I need more power captian!
your running 4.10 gears, you must be getting like 10MPG at 93 mph. change the gearing to a 3.73 or 3.55 for more top end, but then your acceleration will drop to. This isn't easy to do though, it would be kind of expensive.
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From: Central KY
I need more power captian!
You know, I've always thought this too. But last weekend I was coming back from Cincinatti on I-75, and traffic was running around 90 mph. So my new truck was maxed out (by the computer) just trying to "go with the flow". I was not happy.
These trucks have so much more power to give, yet Ford won't let them give it with that silly computer program. I don't think driving fast on a regular basis is something anyone should do. But occasionally it happens, and it's foolish that my $25K truck cuts me off before I'm done.
So far, the only way I know of around it is with a chip. And if you get a chip burned for your truck, you'll have to use 93 octane all the time, which almost makes it not worth it.
These trucks have so much more power to give, yet Ford won't let them give it with that silly computer program. I don't think driving fast on a regular basis is something anyone should do. But occasionally it happens, and it's foolish that my $25K truck cuts me off before I'm done.
So far, the only way I know of around it is with a chip. And if you get a chip burned for your truck, you'll have to use 93 octane all the time, which almost makes it not worth it.
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From: St. Louis
I need more power captian!
Correct me if I'm wrong fellas, but can't you use a programmer, like the ones hypertech make to adjust the rev limiter and tweak the other specs to squeak out more power for the lower octane fuel?
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From: On A Ship, MI
I need more power captian!
your 02 stops at 93 ?! my 96 3.0L stops around 100-105. try a chip or a programmer.
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From: northeastern ohio
I need more power captian!
The ranger wasnt designed for that speed. You will get harmonic vibrations that will eventually cause your whole driveline to fail.
Also A stock ranger is downright scary at 90+
You might want to look into lowering and putting some performance tires on.
If you want to go 90+ I suggest something made/designed to go that fast.
That being said a chip will eliminate the limiter.
Rand
Also A stock ranger is downright scary at 90+
You might want to look into lowering and putting some performance tires on.
If you want to go 90+ I suggest something made/designed to go that fast.
That being said a chip will eliminate the limiter.
Rand
Last edited by Ken00; Sep 18, 2003 at 07:03 PM.
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From: Paso Robles, CA (Central Coast)
I need more power captian!
Originally posted by rangersvt04
your 02 stops at 93 ?! my 96 3.0L stops around 100-105. try a chip or a programmer.
your 02 stops at 93 ?! my 96 3.0L stops around 100-105. try a chip or a programmer.
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I need more power captian!
I don't know if this will work with a 4.0, but maybe you can find something like it. If your 4.0 has an auto I would just go for the chip and get some performance gains while you're at it.
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