is it just my truck or is it all the v6's
but mine has a lot problems reaching the 100 cut off point and my dads 96 gmc v6 has no problem even when i had a 1,000 pounds of feed for cows on the back of it
my truck has 8500 miles on it someone said it is not broken in till 10000 miles could this be the problem

 

Before I got my chip, my truck would reach the cutoff. I haven't tried since I added the chip

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98 F150 2WD,Bright Red, Regular Cab, 4.2, 3.55, 5 Speed, Superchip, 2 Superchip Decals (I Think They Add 5 HP Each), 3 Inch Bullseye Lift Spindles, Manik Grill Guard,Nerf Bars, Vent Visors, Fog Lights Mounted In Front Air Dam ,2 Kc DayLighters, Back Up Lights, Alpine CD Player, 2 Kenwood Amps, 10 Inch MTX Blue Thunder SubWoofer, Tinted Windows. And Coming Soon: 3 Inch Body Lift Kit, 16.5 x 9.75 American Racing Baja Wheels Wrapped With 33x12.5x16.5 BFG All Terrains

 

What is the 100 cut-off?

 

Caddpro,

He means the top speed limiter.

Fordxl,

Maybe you need the superchip. Some top speed limiters cut off at 96 mph.

 

I had a 98 f150 STX with a 4.2 and a 5 speed and it could reach the limit in 4th gear no problem. I also had a 3.55 rear end.

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99 f150 ext. cab sport 3.55 limited slip 4.6 w/k&n air filter

 

Fordxl the V8's have the same thing happen to them you need to get a chip to over ride the speed limiter in your truck.

 

Where do you people drive that you need to worry about the top speed limiter?

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2000 reg cab sb 5.4 XLT silver

 

Yeah really

 

its not that i want to over right it it just never gets there or it has trouble to get there there is roads here that nobody uses and roads that are only used during the day it is hard to resiset flooring the truck
thanks to all the replys

 

I don't think the standard F150 is very safe at speeds over 90 mph on public roads. The braking and evasive maneuvering capabilities just aren't there on a typical full-size pickup.

The Lightning was designed for these high speeds, with low profile, wide, soft high-speed tires and (I think) beefier brakes. The Lightning's overall lower profile surely helps with high speed stability as well.

If it's high speed you desire, get a sports car or a high-performance sedan (my wife's Mercedes-Benz is rock-solid at 110 mph).

I'm typically not comfortable with anything over about 75 mph in my F150. It depends on the vehicle. I'm more comfortable at 65 mph on my motorcycle, but 90mph is a breeze in my wife's car.

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'99 XL 2x4 4.2L SC 5-Spd SC Black over Silver
Penda Liner, Chrome Tubular Step Bars, Prime Designs Bug Deflector


[This message has been edited by Doug Wilkerson (edited 10-28-1999).]

 

Ford XL,
Its not just your truck, I just bought a 98 f150 4x4 v6 5sp. I got it used with 19,000 miles. It seemed like it took weeks to bump into the speed limiter. I put K&N filter($40) in it, and had it dualed out at a local muffler shop with a flowmaster muffler and all aluminized pipe($200total). This really brought that little v6 to life. she's downright fast. it gets to the top in no time at all now and she loves to rev. Sorry, but I have no real info on mileage, cuz I put less than 500 miles on it before I did these.

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BigBunnell

98 F150 4X4 XLT flareside V6 5sp K&N Flowmaster and some other goodies

 

BigBunnell,
did you go with true duals or a cat-back?
what model flowmaster(s) to you get?
straight out the back or to the side?

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2000 F-150 4x2 XLT Supercab Flairside 4.2 Auto 3.55 LS axle 255/70R16" Factory CD, Keyless entry, sliding rear window. Slim-Top hard tonneau, Front spoiler, K&N, Lund Interceptor, Kleen wheels