Gas vs PSD
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From: Airdrie Alberta
I just turned the key to start position while going 160, flys after that. When the chip was on it did it just pedal to the floor. Probably takes a while to stop and thats why I don't like doing that much. But it is fun
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From: Jessup, PA
You could do that on my '03 Dodge Ram too. I never did it but I know people that have and they got up to 125 mph. Like rollerstud said - you have to hold the key to start the whole time then when you let it go it gets governed back. Just remember to do this you are forced to drive with only one hand on the wheel.
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From: Texas
My BFG mud tires are only good for 112, so I am not going to try it.
Plus now that I am thinking about it, only having my left hand on the wheel and doing a top speed run is a bad idea.
I kind of like being alive
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Plus now that I am thinking about it, only having my left hand on the wheel and doing a top speed run is a bad idea.
I kind of like being alive
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From: Humble, Texas
Doing 100+ in a 99 van with 150,000+ miles on it...no problem. Doing it with only your left hand on the wheel...THAT's the problem.
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Modular motor junkie
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From: Texas
But yes, I feel ok going 105 with both hands on the wheel, but going faster than that and only having one hand on the wheel just seems unsafe.
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
What part of careening down the highway at 105+ mph in an eight thousand lb. van that handles like a rollerskate on mud terrains is different or less safe when you have five less digits on the reaction wheel? 
V10's are better!
V10's are better!
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From: Isanti, MN
I hope you don't make a habit of that, Bill! Even two-handed doesn't quite qualify as safe.
I mean, seriously! If something were to happen to you FTE would be a boring place to be. We need you here, Bill! Someone's gotta stir the pot!
I mean, seriously! If something were to happen to you FTE would be a boring place to be. We need you here, Bill! Someone's gotta stir the pot!
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Modular motor junkie
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From: Texas
I know, I used to do it a lot more but I have stopped, for the most part.
I raced a chevy 1/2 ton last month and that was the last time I went over 100, at least in my E350.
Haha, so I am now the official pot stirer?
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Modular motor junkie
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From: Texas
Going faster than that AND having a hand off the wheel AND going over my tires speed rating seems stupid.
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Of course he is going to tow 5.4's and v10's less than he tows 7.3's. The 7.3 has been around a lot longer than the 5.4 or v10, 90% of all f-250's-up came with a powerstroke, the 7.3 also came in International trucks and the majority of 7.3's are waaaaay past 200k miles.
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From: Texas
Where did you come up with that number?
Around here it is about 50% PSD
45% 5.4 and 5% V10.
Around here it is about 50% PSD
45% 5.4 and 5% V10.