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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 11:04 AM
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Question Lariat Maxium Speed

Anyone got the maximum capable speed for the Lariat 5.4L?

And not what you have achieved on the downhill slops of Canada

A link to a site with other technical info on suspension and brakes for this model would also be useful.

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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 01:12 PM
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Whatever it is i have not reached it yet.

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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 04:26 PM
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I'd say 90. They probably have a speed limiter like the other 1/2-ton trucks Ford has been putting out (i.e., Ranger).
 
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 03:31 AM
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Not much help so far.

We carry out dynamic testing on these vehicles and have thusfar achieved 100mph with a 1ton weight in the back.

Check out these sites - www.ltc.ltd.uk
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www.svtech.co.uk
 
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 08:14 AM
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NASCAR trucks do 190 w/ 358 c.i. Call Robert Yates, he can help you go fast.

Seriously, I think it would depend on your rear gear, tire pressures, and trans (manual or auto). Why not get a Lightning if you want to go fast? It already has the suspension, brakes, and power. Or, go to the Ford Motorsport catalog and build a clone. My 2 cents.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 11:30 AM
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Lariat Maximum Speed

And we would need to know this because.........
 
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 02:29 PM
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I know it'll do 100mph!!! I just did it today....No downhill either!!! I was on 676N in New Jersey.I had to slow down for traffic so I didn't get to go any faster yet. I'll let you know what speed the electronics limit it to soon.

I have a 2004 F150 SCREW Lariat with 5.4L and 3.73 limited slip rear and auto tranny.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 07:22 AM
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I'm with WXboy on this one - they probably have a speed limiter, though I'm not 100% sure. On my '02 the speed limiter is at 105mph, and then it cuts out some of the cylinders.

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2004 FX4 Supercab Flareside is 103 mph then the speed limiter kicks in. Also I have 18 inch wheels.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 09:10 AM
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Its supposed be 97 mph which seems about right in my case. I was dyno'ing my truck and in third gear (for the 1:1 ratio) we hit the speed limiter before we hit the rev limiter. The computer showed 98 and 99 on two runs. We ended up using 2nd gear for the remaining runs.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 04:41 PM
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I'll check on my way home tonight and settle this once and for all
 
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 04:51 PM
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My 2004 S Crew with the 5.4 hits 105 then the limiter kicks in.

Can't wait for the chip.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 07:05 AM
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105mph and this truck felt like I was going 55mph. Sad thing is I got my 90 Toyota V6 4x4 to 120mph. But it felt like 300mph!
 
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 12:11 AM
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Speed is great until you try to stop.............
 
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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Question Lariat Maxium Speed

I have owned (5) Ford trucks since 1990. I just took delivery on a 2004 FX4 SuperCrew, 5.4 L with 3.73 L/S. This truck is everything Ford said it would be. It is awesome! I haven't had a chance to pull my boat yet. The cabin is super quite and it has a super smooth transmission. As a veteran law enforcement officer with 23-years of service to the state of Indiana, I'm really curious why you want to know the top-end speed. This is a truck, not a sportscar. There are very few places to LEGALLY and SAFELY travel at those speeds, especially in a pickup truck. If your traveling those speeds in Indiana, or any other state, your going to receive a ticket and a costly fine. Slooow Dooown! Enjoy your ride. By the way what is the make, model, color and license plate number on your truck? LOL!!!! Just Kidding! Have a nice day sir......Drive safely!!!!!!!!!
 
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