Speed limiter on my explorer!

[BrutalStang]

i put this in 4.6 tech because even though its an explorer, it still has the 4.6 V8.

my problem is, i just went on a long trip with it, on some great open highways, and the friggin 105-106 top speed limiter kept stoping me from getting all the speed i can. at one point this celica came up next to me when i was doing 80, i floored it to limit, beat him the whole way then he past me!

anyway, i dont want 200 out of it, but is there any way i can get it to go 120? would it be easy or would i have to reprogram it? thanks for any help!

 

[SRMobile]

Jesus dude, your in an explorer!!! Higher center of gravity = flips easily!

Use the stang to have some fun, the explorer to take the kids out and get some groceries.

But yes you can have it reflashed or cut a wire and put a switch inline to allow you to go over the 106 limiter.

 

[BrutalStang]

yeah, i know its stupid, but when i feel the need i just kinda go for it. that thing has some real pickup.

now, about this inline switch, where can i get one? and which wire do i cut?

 

[SRMobile]

I know what you mean man, but in the end, forget the celica. Id rather be pimping in an explorer than some rice burner. Don't let 'em get to ya

 

[BrutalStang]

i just cant help it *cry*. no, seriously though, your probably right. but its still fun, you should have seen the look on his face when i took off.

i think i might start getting stuff to make that faster over my GT, lol. but man that K&N is really helping, i can hear the air being sucked in. i think 120 would still be safe though......as long as i dont turn hard. im taking 35MPH off ramps at 70 so its not like it cant handle, you just gotta take it smooth

 

[twogts4us]

yeah, i know its stupid,

Yep, you are right...really stupid...chill my friend, before you hurt yourself or someone else.

 

[silver4.6]

What are your tires rated at?

 

[Black2001GT]

What are your tires rated at?

Didn't we go through this with Explorers already.

 

[tomustang]

my 04 explorer v8 rides nice but still i wouldn't roll up to 120 in it. maybe you should trade it in for an 05 with advancetrac w/ roll stability then you can try to top 120

 

[BrutalStang]

my 03 limited has advance trac and roll stablity, i thought all V8's had that? i know the power is there, but the limiter gets in the way.

i hit the 106 limit easily, how do you mean wont roll up there?