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yelbigbirdlow

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is there a way i can remove my stock rev limiter my self or do i have to get it removed profestionally? if so where in So-Cal can i get this done. Also how much can i expect to pay.
 

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I think you have to get a different chip? or a new ignition like MSD or whatever..
 

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Definitely a new chip, new ignition box or similar device. FMS has one, but it probably costs more than a MSD or Crane ignition box.

Unless you plan some serious mods like heads, cam, intake, etc, don't consider it . The stock engine runs out of power above 5200-5400 RPM
 

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I don't think an ignition box will do it on a 5.0. You will need a chip, an after market computer like a PMS, or you'll have to have somebody modify your existing ecm.
 

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An ignition box won't remove your rev limiter. At least the 6al that I have didn't. You would have to install an aftermarket chip if you wanted to do it yourself. Otherwise I believe you would have to go somewhere where they know what they're doing to modify the stock brain.
 
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my 88gt doesnt have a rev limmiter and i want one. what do you think happend to mine?
 

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Doesn't have a rev limiter? All mustangs came stock with a rev limiter set to 6250RPM. How do you know that yours doesnt have one?
 

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88mustangGT said:
my 88gt doesnt have a rev limmiter and i want one. what do you think happend to mine?
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A previous owner might have had it reset higher. Is there an aftermarket chip on your computer?
 
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where can i get this chip or my limiter reset?
 

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yelbigbirdlow said:
where can i get this chip or my limiter reset?
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What mods do you have that require more RPMs?
 
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