Top speed?

[GoldenPonyBoy]

Isn't it 120? One of
My friends said it was 160

[Cyclone AF1]

The car is limited to 118 for warranty reasons, but could probably hit 160 with an aftermarket drive shaft and limiter removed.

[GoldenPonyBoy]

Originally Posted by Cyclone AF1

The car is limited to 118 for warranty reasons, but could probably hit 160 with an aftermarket drive shaft and limiter removed.

Like what does the speedometer?

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Originally Posted by GoldenPonyBoy

Like what does the speedometer?

Say*

[Cyclone AF1]

The speedometer does not matter, neither does top speed. On a road course, you're never going to go much over 120. Races are usually won with good braking technique anyway.

[GoldenPonyBoy]

Originally Posted by Cyclone AF1

The speedometer does not matter, neither does top speed. On a road course, you're never going to go much over 120. Races are usually won with good braking technique anyway.

Yeah I totally get that, I'm simply asking what is the highest number on the speedometer on the 2011+ v6 read

[curtin1991]

160mph

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Originally Posted by curtin1991

160mph

thats what it reads*

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Originally Posted by curtin1991

160mph

thats what it reads*

[jmeigs]

I heard it is limited to 114.

[Mlp51284]

Mine tops out at 114 or 115. I've had it there many of times

[2011 Kona Blue]

The 2011 V6 has as a factory speed governor around 114 or so. One can remove that factory speed governor by simply purchasing a Sct bama tuner. Once removed, the car should easily do 140 to 150.

If one is looking to go that fast and have a 2010 plus V6 i strongly recommend buying a good driveshaft from American Musscle for around 500.00 dollars. I was told that the factory driveshaft in the 2011 v6 are not designed to handle speeds over 120 or so. I do find that pathetic for building a sports car that has 305 hp with 280 torque but that's a whole other topic. Lol

[fultonboy09]

Originally Posted by 2011 Kona Blue

The 2011 V6 has as a factory speed governor around 114 or so. One can remove that factory speed governor by simply purchasing a Sct bama tuner. Once removed, the car should easily do 140 to 150.

If one is looking to go that fast and have a 2010 plus V6 i strongly recommend buying a good driveshaft from American Musscle for around 500.00 dollars. I was told that the factory driveshaft in the 2011 v6 are not designed to handle speeds over 120 or so. I do find that pathetic for building a sports car that has 305 hp with 280 torque but that's a whole other topic. Lol

Bama set the limiter at 130 on my car :$ could this be because of the drive shaft?

[deadsp0t]

Well considering there's nowhere that's not a controlled environment where its legal to drive that fast there's really no need to bypass the limiter.
If you are in a controlled environment then you have assumed the risk by modding the car to begin with.
As far as D/S strength is concerned, the capabilities are well within the capabilities of a car covered under warranty, the capabilities are only surpassed on modded cars that are no longer under warranty.

[2011 Kona Blue]

Originally Posted by fultonboy09

Bama set the limiter at 130 on my car :$ could this be because of the drive shaft?

Honestly, I don't know. I would ask American Musscle about that. It could be because of the driveshaft

[05MUSTANG4.0L]

My 05 v6 did 120 the day I bought it lol

[Soccerluvr4]

Except don't all of you remember that guy who took out his limiter on his 2011 V6 and when he hit 135 the driveshaft failed? Remember, if you want to hit higher speeds do some upgrading first just for safety reasons.

[deadsp0t]

Originally Posted by Soccerluvr4

Except don't all of you remember that guy who took out his limiter on his 2011 V6 and when he hit 135 the driveshaft failed? Remember, if you want to hit higher speeds do some upgrading first just for safety reasons.

Ty.. Sucks but sometimes common sense needs to be explained.

[2011 Kona Blue]

Originally Posted by Soccerluvr4

Except don't all of you remember that guy who took out his limiter on his 2011 V6 and when he hit 135 the driveshaft failed? Remember, if you want to hit higher speeds do some upgrading first just for safety reasons.

That was my understanding too. I was told the stock driveshaft in the 2011 plus v6 models were not designed to withstand high speeds of 135 plus.

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Originally Posted by 05MUSTANG4.0L

My 05 v6 did 120 the day I bought it lol

My Mazda Mpv Mini van can go faster than 114. So sad that a 305 hp, 280 torque sports like car can't go over 114 mph because the factory driveshaft is not capable of handling higher speeds.

[deadsp0t]

Originally Posted by 2011 Kona Blue

That was my understanding too. I was told the stock driveshaft in the 2011 plus v6 models were not designed to withstand high speeds of 135 plus.

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My Mazda Mpv Mini van can go faster than 114. So sad that a 305 hp, 280 torque sports like car can't go over 114 mph because the factory driveshaft is not capable of handling higher speeds.

And where do you guys legally travel at these speeds?

[05MUSTANG4.0L]

Originally Posted by 2011 Kona Blue

That was my understanding too. I was told the stock driveshaft in the 2011 plus v6 models were not designed to withstand high speeds of 135 plus.

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My Mazda Mpv Mini van can go faster than 114. So sad that a 305 hp, 280 torque sports like car can't go over 114 mph because the factory driveshaft is not capable of handling higher speeds.

Mine got only 210hp

[2011 Kona Blue]

Originally Posted by deadsp0t

And where do you guys legally travel at these speeds?

No where legally . Travel them yes, the open highways my brother. Where do people legally travel in the United States the Gt500 at speeds of 202 mph? Or the 5.0 at 140.

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Originally Posted by 05MUSTANG4.0L

Mine got only 210hp

Yet yours can go 120 mph and the 2011 v6, 305 hp can't go faster than 114 unless you spend extra money for an after market driveshaft and tuner. Nuts i tell ya. Lol

Heck, I would think its pretty jacked up that someone has to buy an after market driveshaft for around 500 dollars after spending upwards of 28,000 for a premium , performance package v6 model. Screwey

[deadsp0t]

On a test course like the salt flats, or in Maxton NC. Or on a wheel dyno.
We don't allow street racing talk, or illegal driving situations.. That said lets keep it clean and legal. We usually close 'Top Speed' threads for these reasons.

[deadsp0t]

Originally Posted by 2011 Kona Blue

No where legally . Travel them yes, the open highways my brother. Where do people legally travel in the United States the Gt500 at speeds of 202 mph? Or the 5.0 at 140.

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Yet yours can go 120 mph and the 2011 v6, 305 hp can't go faster than 114 unless you spend extra money for an after market driveshaft and tuner. Nuts i tell ya. Lol

Heck, I would think its pretty jacked up that someone has to buy an after market driveshaft for around 500 dollars after spending upwards of 28,000 for a premium , performance package v6 model. Screwey

The V6 is a commuter car, not a race car. It's designed for the general public that has no desire to mod or race. It's sales are designed to support the GT and Cobra sales.. It's by design since 1964.. It's why the Mustang has survived while others have had to be revived.

[2011 Kona Blue]

Originally Posted by deadsp0t

On a test course like the salt flats, or in Maxton NC. Or on a wheel dyno.
We don't allow street racing talk, or illegal driving situations.. That said lets keep it clean and legal. We usually close 'Top Speed' threads for these reasons.

Well then, just a misunderstanding my friend. No street racing here. I meant those speeds would be for the track.

[deadsp0t]

Originally Posted by 2011 Kona Blue

Well then, just a misunderstanding my friend. No street racing here. I meant those speeds would be for the track.

[2011 Kona Blue]

Originally Posted by deadsp0t

The V6 is a commuter car, not a race car. It's designed for the general public that has no desire to mod or race. It's sales are designed to support the GT and Cobra sales.. It's by design since 1964.. It's why the Mustang has survived while others have had to be revived.

I don't think the new v6 models are what the old v6's were. Lots of v6 owners want to mod, especially the 2011 plus owners. That new engine placed a new look on the v6. Any car running 1/4 mile in 14.1 to 14.3 stock ain't no slug. Those times were 2010 Gt numbers and now you got sixers doing that. Ford really changed how the consumer looked at the sixer after the 2011 plus came out.

[deadsp0t]

All newer cars come with more Hp then older GT's like mine.. Hell the new optima will roast sn95 GT's lol it's just evolution of technology.
V6 sales still support GT and Cobra sales, regardless of Hp out put the sales model remains the same.

[2011 Kona Blue]

[QUOTE="deadsp0t"]All newer cars come with more Hp then older GT's like mine.. Hell the new optima will roast sn95 GT's lol it's just evolution of technology.
V6 sales still support GT and Cobra sales, regardless of Hp out put the sales model remains the same.[

/QUOTE]tech

2010 is a newer car. Im not talking about cars that have 10 to 15 year old technology. Im talking one year difference. 2011 to 2010. Three years old. Thats newer. Lol.

My 1993 v6, 165 hp Camaro back in 1993 could go 115 mph top speed. 2011 Mustang 305, hp can go top speed 114. Just plain Screwey! That was 19 years ago with busted technology. Shoot, it was a piece a garbage Chevy and it rolled just as fast. Screwey

[DDTCM]

[QUOTE=2011 Kona Blue;1163644]No where legally . Travel them yes, the open highways my brother. Where do people legally travel in the United States the Gt500 at speeds of 202 mph? Or the 5.0 at 140.[COLOR="Silver"]


In the great state of Texas........

TEXAS MILE // OFFICIAL SITE // 3 DAYS, 1 MILE: NO SPEED LIMIT

[2011 Kona Blue]

Sweet!

[deadsp0t]

In fact the newest V6 commercial in my area features Mike Rowe and three cheerleaders that drive imports being convinced to switch to a Mustang.. Surely three import driving cheerleaders have no plans on modding and racing their new Mustangs..

[2011 Kona Blue]

Originally Posted by deadsp0t

In fact the newest V6 commercial in my area features Mike Rowe and three cheerleaders that drive imports being convinced to switch to a Mustang.. Surely three import driving cheerleaders have no plans on modding and racing their new Mustangs..

Wellll! Maybe just a little.

[deadsp0t]

Even most of the V6 driving females here don't do performance upgrades that often, and I can't think of any that I've seen post about racing.

Edit: I forgot about JetWolf, she will when she turns 18 lol

[CYCLON37]

Originally Posted by deadsp0t

The V6 is a commuter car, not a race car. It's designed for the general public that has no desire to mod or race. It's sales are designed to support the GT and Cobra sales.. It's by design since 1964.. It's why the Mustang has survived while others have had to be revived.

Tbh that just sounds a little ignorant :/ There's V6's running 10's on the track. Is that not a race car? Yeah, it's more of a general public car for sales but it's still a Mustang and can be made fast like any car can.

[deadsp0t]

Originally Posted by CYCLON37

Tbh that just sounds a little ignorant :/ There's V6's running 10's on the track. Is that not a race car? Yeah, it's more of a general public car for sales but it's still a Mustang and can be made fast like any car can.

Exactly, any car can be MADE into a race car. We are talking about what they can and are designed to do off the factory/showroom floor.

[CYCLON37]

Originally Posted by deadsp0t

Exactly, any car can be MADE into a race car. We are talking about what they can and are designed to do off the factory/showroom floor.

I hear ya. But these newer V6's are pretty quick from the factory. From the factory I wouldn't call it a race car in todays stardards but they are quick for sure and have a lot of potential.

[deadsp0t]

Originally Posted by CYCLON37

I hear ya. But these newer V6's are pretty quick from the factory. From the factory I wouldn't call it a race car in todays stardards but they are quick for sure and have a lot of potential.

No doubt, will never argue that.. They will smoke my GT lol
For the record I don't believe there is ANY issue with the V6 DS @ all.. I believe the two that I herd of we're in cars that it had been removed for a clutch upgrade or something along those lines and not torqued back properly. The Hp made at 135+ is the same Hp/tq made in all the other gears and as far as I know there have not been any issues with un-modded cars and their DS's is the point I've been trying to get at.