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Old July 21st 09, 02:32 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
C. E. White[_1_]
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Default Top Speed of an 06 6 cylinder Manual Mustang


"Bob Willard" > wrote in message
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> C. E. White wrote:
>> I am interested in an estimate of the top speed of the following
>> version of a 2006 Mustang Coupe with the 4.0L V6 and a manual
>> transmission. Assume the base model -
>>
>> 1) As delivered. I assume Ford included a speed limit in the PCM
>> 2) With a chip that removes the speed limit
>> 3) With a chip, free flowing duals (cat back), and a K&N intake.
>>
>> Would this last combo actually be able to exceed 120 mph?
>>
>> Ed

>
> Make sure your tires are good for whatever speed your car can do,
> plus a margin of safety. In earlier years, Ford limited the speed
> of some Mustangs because the factory installed low-speed tires.
>
> {Since the W-rated tires currently on my bone-stock '98 GT are
> rated for 168 MPH, I'm relatively safe. :-) }



This is just theoretical, so assume the car has GT tires....

Ed


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