speed limiter
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that's somthing I'd like to know, too. My preferred autobahn speed is between 130 and 140 km/h but sometimes I need to go downhill real fast to get up the opposite side without having shift in 3rd. The limiter is a scary design.....
Tom Ucen
1993 Aerostar XL Ext. 3.0
Munich, Germany
Tom Ucen
1993 Aerostar XL Ext. 3.0
Munich, Germany
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I put in a Diablo chip and it seems to take care of the problem on my 4.0 all wheel drive. Of course after I take the speedometer to 95 I can't really tell how much faster I go as the speedo don't go no more.
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I might get a chip because I am not a fan of mechanical castration on my vehicles.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 02-Sep-02 AT 06:19 PM (EST)]well, I know my '92 XL 3.0L shorty will do 90mph, maybe slightly more. It will cut off if I push it up there too much, but it comes back when it gets down to about 85-80MPH... I think that is what Tom ment when he said you will think you blew up your engine or tranny. really it is just the computer controlling your speed...
Everyday I hit around 85-90MPH on the interstate, it has trouble going up steep hills, and when I go into a strong wind it slows down. Why didn't FORD put a small V8 in it to begin with?
Anyway yes you will bypass the speed limiter if you put in a new chip, but it is my understanding that you have to specifically program the chip to eliminate the speed limiter, correct me if i am wrong though.
-Mike-
Everyday I hit around 85-90MPH on the interstate, it has trouble going up steep hills, and when I go into a strong wind it slows down. Why didn't FORD put a small V8 in it to begin with?
Anyway yes you will bypass the speed limiter if you put in a new chip, but it is my understanding that you have to specifically program the chip to eliminate the speed limiter, correct me if i am wrong though.
-Mike-
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With the chip put in have you ever had a friend drive beside you to tell you how fast you are going???? I'm just wondering b/c mine is in the mail I got the Diablo chip, and I really think that with my 210hp I can make some very nice numbers. But silly speedo only goes to 90 grr.
93'Aerostar XLT. Cherrybomb glasspack, dual 3" tip, K&N drop in, Super white blikers, fog lights, and headlights, Street Glow kit under it, mutiple neons inside, 1st van in Alababma Custom truck club, oh yeah i run a 11.5 1/8 and mid 16's on my 1/4.
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That site tells it all, if only want to hit 100mph i wouldnt mess w/ it b/c it will take you to 97 right now.
93'Aerostar XLT. Cherrybomb glasspack, dual 3" tip, K&N drop in, Super white blikers, fog lights, and headlights, Street Glow kit under it, mutiple neons inside, 1st van in Alababma Custom truck club, oh yeah i run a 11.5 1/8 and mid 16's on my 1/4.
