Speed Governor ??

[argetim]

My husband and I went on a drive today and wanted to really test my 03 sport trac, but we began to speed up and got to 80 but at 92 it wouldn't go any faster... I really wanted to see her get to 120.....anyone know of a speed limiter or someway to remove the governor if there is one???

 

[brianjwilson]

You can buy a programmer or a chip that will remove the governor, but it's not really cheap.
That truck (and the tires) really aren't designed for high speeds. The drivetrain isn't designed to spin that fast.

 

[aldive]

The rev and speed limiter are controlled by the PCM.

They can be removed or changed via computer tunes and a tuning device such as SCT's XCal2/3.

 

[jre62992]

where may i find one of these chips at and what name should i look for.

 

[JohnnyO]

An XCal II is the most popular for Sport Tracs. Although if you have the need to go faster than 80 mph on a regular basis I would suggest buying a Mustang. It will be safer.

 

[Clusterpup]

Man, I would never drive my truck more then 75. I rarely drive over 70. I used to have a Supra and I did 130 in that, but heh its a sports car and its designed to go fast, my trac, not so much.

 

[celly]

Man, I would never drive my truck more then 75.

It's just fine in a straight line, thank ya very much. My '99 EB w/ 5.0 handles speed just fine (and uphill to boot). I love those headers.

where may i find one of these chips at and what name should i look for.

sctflash for the products.

hensonperformance is a sct dealer (and EF site sponsor to boot).

 

[turtlesdove3]

Man, I would never drive my truck exhaust more then 75. I rarely drive over 70. I used to have a Supra and I did 130 in that, but heh its a sports car and its designed to go fast, my trac, not so much.

Yeah! that's what it is, vehicles are designed with a purpose.