question about engine

G PURE 260 STANG T · 02-02-2006, 04:07 PM

i was wondering if there are any type of restricters or anything like that on the mustang gt engines, or anything that will limit my car for that matter?

spike_africa · 02-02-2006, 04:12 PM

other then a rpm limiter nope.

Badfish · 02-02-2006, 04:13 PM

theres a speed limiter too....its set at like 120 or 130 or sumthin

Stevoneo · 02-02-2006, 04:15 PM

99 and up there is no speed limiter only rpm

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Originally Posted by SpringsStang

theres a speed limiter too....its set at like 120 or 130 or sumthin

MattJ · 02-02-2006, 04:15 PM

Any handheld reprogrammer or dyno tune will be able to fix that for you.

Badfish · 02-02-2006, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevoneo

99 and up there is no speed limiter only rpm

yah huh, i remeber removing it with my tuner

Icefreezen · 02-02-2006, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SpringsStang

theres a speed limiter too....its set at like 120 or 130 or sumthin

145........But i'm not telling you how I know.

*4.6 Love* · 02-02-2006, 04:19 PM

My vert used to cut me off @ 135 m.p.h. That was a long time ago though..

02-02-2006, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 4.6 Love

My vert used to cut me off @ 135 m.p.h. That was a long time ago though..

maybe cause it a vert...
that's only a guess tho...

MattJ · 02-02-2006, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Icefreezen

145........But i'm not telling you how I know.

Its your rev limiter that limits your speed.

Icefreezen · 02-02-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJ

Its your rev limiter that limits your speed.

I cant remember but I thought I had some room to go..........long time ago

MattJ · 02-02-2006, 04:44 PM

Couldnt tell ya anyways cuz mine has no limit other than 6500 rpm. ive never went over 125 anyways.

G PURE 260 STANG T · 02-02-2006, 06:49 PM

thanks what kind of handheld reprogramer or dyno tune would i need?

MattJ · 02-02-2006, 06:50 PM

sct xcal 2, diablow preditor, or a dyno tune on a dynomameter

G PURE 260 STANG T · 02-02-2006, 07:29 PM

idk man those handeld things would be great but i think that might be a little too high tech for me plus i wouldnt know what to set everything to

high_up1 · 02-02-2006, 07:33 PM

i have a 99 convertible rev limiter is 6200 and speed limiter is 130 both have been tested

MattJ · 02-02-2006, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by G PURE 260 STANG T

idk man those handeld things would be great but i think that might be a little too high tech for me plus i wouldnt know what to set everything to

They are all mail order tune (besides the dyno tune obviously). You just tell them the performance mods of the vehicle, computer code, and vehicle year/transmition and you get it back and plug it in, hit about 3 buttons and you are good to go.
Its really really easy...

Stevoneo · 02-02-2006, 09:23 PM

verts have the speed limiter because serious injury can occur if in a wreck with them.

WaterDR · 02-02-2006, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevoneo

verts have the speed limiter because serious injury can occur if in a wreck with them.

Yea, I bet the insurance industry had something to do with this.

spike_africa · 02-03-2006, 05:21 AM

Unless your car came with the optional high performance z rated goodyears you have a limiter. If you got the z rated goodyears like every set of bullit rims has then you dont have one.

Sorry i forgot to add that in my first post.

r3dn3ck · 02-03-2006, 05:06 PM

my 01 and 03 coupes didn't show a speed limiter all the way to 148 where I lifted (only had 2 miles left to stop). As I understand it though GT coupes are electronically limited to 155, just like the cobra and cobra R. Verts may have a different limit... dunno.

I do know that if you get a stock suspension GT up to 140 they get so floaty and skittish you'll probably wet yourself and then lift. I went till I was drag limited with upgraded suspension and it was still an uncomfortable feeling.

With my CO's it's totally smooth and easy past 130 all the way to 145... haven't been at or above that in a while though.

Thomas · 02-03-2006, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevoneo

verts have the speed limiter because serious injury can occur if in a wreck with them.

this cant be true........i had my car to 147 an hour after i bought it....

Saleen S330 · 02-07-2006, 07:15 AM

140 and nothing happened

r3dn3ck · 02-07-2006, 09:10 AM

Hey Saleen S330... I have a couple questions for you... what kind of front springs are you using, in general how's 5th gear acceleration w/ the 5.4L compared to the 4.6, what gears are you using, and have you dyno'd your car with the 5.4 yet?

We now return to our normal programming.

jeredan2003 · 02-08-2006, 09:12 PM

HaHa mine went 150+ on the spray. I have stock tune and I didnt have a speed limiter cut it off.

Also the car was pretty stable going in a straight line but I wouldnt dare try to go into a slight curve or anything. I had bald Nitto DR's on at the time.

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02-02-2006, 04:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,200	other then a rpm limiter nope. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

02-02-2006, 04:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 8,789	theres a speed limiter too....its set at like 120 or 130 or sumthin __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

02-02-2006, 04:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Any handheld reprogrammer or dyno tune will be able to fix that for you. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

02-02-2006, 04:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
4.6 Love Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mexico Posts: 6,145	My vert used to cut me off @ 135 m.p.h. That was a long time ago though.. __________________ Go Cowboys! X pipe and flows

02-02-2006, 04:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Couldnt tell ya anyways cuz mine has no limit other than 6500 rpm. ive never went over 125 anyways. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

02-02-2006, 06:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
G PURE 260 STANG T I HEART MUSTANGS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 223	thanks what kind of handheld reprogramer or dyno tune would i need? __________________ I LOVE THE SMELL OF V8 IN THE MORNING!! MODS- slp lm1 catback vrs off road x-pipe mac long tubes upr cai pro products plenum pro products 75-mm t-body steeda short shifter frpp 4.10 gears sct xcal2 93 octane tune

02-02-2006, 06:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	sct xcal 2, diablow preditor, or a dyno tune on a dynomameter __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

02-02-2006, 07:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
G PURE 260 STANG T I HEART MUSTANGS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 223	idk man those handeld things would be great but i think that might be a little too high tech for me plus i wouldnt know what to set everything to __________________ I LOVE THE SMELL OF V8 IN THE MORNING!! MODS- slp lm1 catback vrs off road x-pipe mac long tubes upr cai pro products plenum pro products 75-mm t-body steeda short shifter frpp 4.10 gears sct xcal2 93 octane tune

02-02-2006, 07:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
high_up1 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 21	i have a 99 convertible rev limiter is 6200 and speed limiter is 130 both have been tested

02-02-2006, 09:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
Stevoneo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 598	verts have the speed limiter because serious injury can occur if in a wreck with them. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 - New Baby Numbers Coming Soon 2001 Mustang GT - In Mustang Heaven 399.65 RWHP 384 Torque

02-03-2006, 05:21 AM	#20 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,200	Unless your car came with the optional high performance z rated goodyears you have a limiter. If you got the z rated goodyears like every set of bullit rims has then you dont have one. Sorry i forgot to add that in my first post. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

02-03-2006, 05:06 PM	#21 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,858	my 01 and 03 coupes didn't show a speed limiter all the way to 148 where I lifted (only had 2 miles left to stop). As I understand it though GT coupes are electronically limited to 155, just like the cobra and cobra R. Verts may have a different limit... dunno. I do know that if you get a stock suspension GT up to 140 they get so floaty and skittish you'll probably wet yourself and then lift. I went till I was drag limited with upgraded suspension and it was still an uncomfortable feeling. With my CO's it's totally smooth and easy past 130 all the way to 145... haven't been at or above that in a while though.

02-07-2006, 07:15 AM	#23 (permalink)
Saleen S330 Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 900	140 and nothing happened

02-07-2006, 09:10 AM	#24 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,858	Hey Saleen S330... I have a couple questions for you... what kind of front springs are you using, in general how's 5th gear acceleration w/ the 5.4L compared to the 4.6, what gears are you using, and have you dyno'd your car with the 5.4 yet? We now return to our normal programming.

02-08-2006, 09:12 PM	#25 (permalink)
jeredan2003 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,788	HaHa mine went 150+ on the spray. I have stock tune and I didnt have a speed limiter cut it off. Also the car was pretty stable going in a straight line but I wouldnt dare try to go into a slight curve or anything. I had bald Nitto DR's on at the time. __________________ 2003 DSG GT 5-speed Hellion 62mm and Flowmaster catback..... My bonestock 2v engine had been through 2 years of NX 100 shot, 3 years running 8-12lbs vortech s-trim, got into boost daily while racing on the weekends, had 157,000 miles on it, and was running like new