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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 04:45 PM
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Top speed?

i was wondering how fast some people have gotten their rangers up too?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 05:35 PM
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they usually average in the 90's before the governor kicks in
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 06:40 PM
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I had mine up to 100, but that was a little scary with how light the truck is. I've never activated my governor, so I think mine is set between 102-105. If you are going to try to top out your truck, don't do it for long. Unless you have the properly rated tires, they will heat up and separate, causing a nasty accident.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 07:23 PM
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Originally posted by el conquistador
they usually average in the 90's before the governor kicks in

Somebody on this site said that my 92 2.3L might not have a governor.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 07:46 PM
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I don't know about the '92, but my '01 kicked in around 92, and I know I've read that somewhere before as well.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 08:32 PM
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If I had a governer, how would I change it. Would I have to mess with the computer?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 09:04 PM
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About 110. I don't make a habit of this.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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I think I got it up to 65 once and scared me to death!
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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65 scared you to death?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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65 scared you to death?
Yes. You should see the roads I have to drive on.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 09:23 PM
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LOL, alright. Cuz I've done like 140 in my sister's jetta before, and it wasnt that scary at all.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 09:24 PM
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drove a 94 mazda 4x4 extended cab(rangers sister) and i duno how fast i was goin but the needle was on the dash
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 09:33 PM
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Years ago I had my 900 Kawasaki up to 135 (no helmet, no glasses). I think that was about the time I realized that I really didn't need to be anywhere that bad and slowed down.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 09:40 PM
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My ranger tops out at 97 on the dot.

Murder4hire, all you have to do is buy a chip to raise or remove the governor and the rev limiter. But like someone else said, they have them to match the tire ratings. Not worth it to kill yourself.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 10:34 PM
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Ya, I'd make sure I had some semi high performance tires before I ever think about goin over 90.
 
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