I also have a Lightning ,I do well over 100 in the 1/4 mile.
I think the L trans is the same as the Superduty.

 

Wow, every one's "daddy" mode gets turned on offly easy. I dont know where the OP is located exactly, but I routinley have to drive over 100mph to pass long stretches of cars on 2 lane roads. Of course this is in my Focus (which has a considerably shorter stopping distance) with tires that will handle the speed. (and its NEVER for longer than needed)

Oh, spreaking of which. I dont know what kind of tires your super duty has, but make sure they can handle excess speeds.

 

Well...

Looks like you're gonna need Ford's new Jaguar pick up truck...

Not only will it tow a trailer and haul heavy loads, it will do it at over 100 mph!

We have way too many people dieing in high speed accidents in this state. But, you can always add to the Texas body count. I just hope you don't take a family heading to Granny's house for Sunday dinner with you. Or someone on a motorcycle.

Just remember this old saying...

Speed Kills.

 

if speeds kills then why does everybody make a car that'll do 140+ ?? Speed dont kill, stupity kills.. i believe after all the fast cars i've owned, that im less likely to have a wreck at 100 than i am at 45 (day dreaming).. This discussion is pointless.. all the older gentlemen are goin to say speed kills.. why buy a truck, when they all know when they were young they were all testing there automobiles....

 

You're making alot of assumtions there newbie. Why do you assume all of the older guys are saying speed kills? Do you know my age? Why are you assuming all the young guys are "testing" their vehicles? Do you know the age of those that are wanting to run 100+?

Also, the thread started with a question of how to remove the speed restriction on a truck. You're right, it has the ability to go 140. But the manufacture has limited that ability. By changing what the manufacture has done for a reason, there could be failures. As stated by BigSmoke, people he knows have had trans failures at high speeds. I hope none of the failures resulted in accidents.

Do you think it's possible that the people saying speed kills have seen what happens when people drive at high speed? And it's not related to age?

I will make an assumtion about your driving habits from your post. You're dangerous no matter what speed you're drving.

You're right, stupidity kills. It's amazing that you can't pay attention driving 45 mph. It's also stupid to think you're less likely to have an accident, because you're paying more attention to what you're doing at 100 mph. Faster speed means less reaction time, Mario. And more chance of having an accident that could kill someone else.

You're right, this discussion is pointless. Want to run 100+? Take it to the track. That way I don't have to worry if you're paying more attention, driving at 100+, when you're violating the speed limit, and attempting to pass me and my family on a 2 lane road.

Why are you willing to increase the risk of killing yourself or, more importantly someone else, running at that speed?

 

you working as a contractor in iraq?

 

that seems safe

 

So you pretty much owned anyone trying to defend going over 100+. lol. and i dont see a situation where you would have to go over 100+ just to pass someone. Im 18 with just my second vehicle and I dont ever feel the need to see how fast i can go in my truck.

 

[QUOTE=wildcard30]
It's also stupid to think you're less likely to have an accident, because you're paying more attention to what you're doing at 100 mph. Faster speed means less reaction time, Mario. [QUOTE]

That might be true.. But i would say when i owned my Srt-10 and was breakin 130 on a daily basis i was def paying more attention to my surroundings than when i would be crusing at 70 on the freeway.. Hell it handled 130 better than the F does at 45. Im not sayin i drive 100 everyday. actually i've only hit it a couple times in the truck, so i guess i was assuming but ppl are different and this is my opinion which im entitled too, Judge.

 

Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.

 

I appreciate everyone's input, I really needed some advice on my new ride but I did not know it was such a big deal about the speed. So to settle things:

1. Wildcard30, You are correct, speed kills, no matter how good of a driver you think you are, anytime you are driving at high rates of speed it is dangerous. Dale Earnhart is a good example. One of the best drivers of all time. Killed in a race car. He knew the risks and it caught up with him. God bless him!

2. Everyone, the reason I need to go over 100 mph is for my job. I am a Deputy Sheriff with a new 2007 Supercrew for a patrol unit. It would be nice if it would run over 100 but it will not be the end of the world if I cannot obtain this speed. I got the truck 2-8-07 and have 500+ miles and it handles and runs great. It would be better, however, if it would run atleast 110 or so to catch all the idiots running over 100 on my stretch of interstate. "Never forget, you might out run me but not the radio, it travels at the speed of light you know!!"

3. So, if anyone would like to help me out, I would appreciate it; if not, I will look for my own solution.

4. American Made ford, We will meet one day, "press hard three copies" is all I will say.

5. Glodendully, I have, it is not pretty. That is why my ford needs to run over 100, to stop the idiots who might kill you or me or my family. I have extensive training in high speed driving. I am not saying I am an expert, but I am pretty good.

6. Chief40AL, is that transmission in my truck? It is a Supercrew not a superduty. Or are they the same.

7. Brianhea, If you know something, please do tell. If not keep your SA remarks to yourself.

Thanks in advance for all the assistance.

 

A chip/tuner can easily disable the top speed limiter and add power if you need it.

However...most police vehicles (trucks included) come with the deleted limiter...if you bought it from Ford and they knew what it was going to be doing, they'd have removed said limiter.

 

haha we all thought you were some jerk who just likes to speed on the highways. well i apologize for flaming you.

 

This always amazes me. People gets these trucxks and wants to go fast. Going fast in a truck raises alot conditions. Room in which to come to a complete stop or slow down. Speed in a truck raises the amount of error transmitted thru the steering wheel. Speed raises the amount of fuel being burnt in a truck. I dont think 3tons really sink in for these people, so lets use the bigger number. Thats 6000lbs with out a driver or passenger. 1 1/2 times heaver than a mustang and most likely 3 times higher in stance.
I dont buy the deputy thing. Your truck is unsafe at 100 mph. You said yourself you can beat the radio so theres no need risking your and everbodies life and property just to write a ticket. Other than crusing backroads or transporting a canine what does law in forcement need with a pickup? In either case over 100mph is'nt needed.
I dont know what the gassers F250 have in them but the F150 doesnt have the torqueshift tranny bolted up to the diesels.

 

What's even worse that a pickup at 100 mph, The fire departments around me are all volunteer. I've seen what looks like teen agers driving 60,000 lbs fire trucks like sports car, weaving and passing like a nut. At least police get some training, I don't know what if any training, these guys get. If the police are going to use pickups, they should be required to be modified, (lowered, bigger sway bars, better brakes, etc.)This would make it a little safer. I think the police departments are guilty of the same thing the rest of us are, trucks, and SUV's are popular so they want them too. If you live in a state that gets big snow falls, it makes sense. I live outside of Philly I don't know why our police have SUV's.