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    Quote Originally Posted by TorchredSVT View Post
    What exactly are you trying to do by tuning the car? Are you looking for performance upgrades?

    You have one of the best tuners in your back yard at performance dyno. If i was you I'd give Pete a call and he can walk you though the pro's and con's

    Tuning your car is one sure way to void the warranty.....but as mentioned you can load the stock tune in at any time for the purposes of dealer work.
    Just trying to remove the govenor that limits the V6 to 118 MPH. Just don't like that idea, the engine is capable of so much more, STOCK!
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    Quote Originally Posted by PonikNH View Post
    Just trying to remove the govenor that limits the V6 to 118 MPH. Just don't like that idea, the engine is capable of so much more, STOCK!
    while you're at it, I would bring a JLT Cold Air kit just to add a few ponies.

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    if you are going down the route of truly tuning the car ed is right.....do it right and get a few performance upgrades

    there really is no pont in just removing the speed limit, chances are there is a reason why it's on there in the first place. I am not familiar with the V6 motors or thier capabilities, but I can tell you there was a specific reason Ford put a limiter on the terminator cars. The reason was piston to wall clearance and lack of cooling...high speed runs = bye bye motor.
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    I think you are referring to the "Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act" and you are correct the manufacturer/Dealer can't just void your your whoile warranty because you have made some changes to the factory installed equipment.
    This statue is intended to protect the consumer from deceptive warranty practices.
    If your claim is greater than 25K, you can bring action in federal court. You can also file a class action if the class plaintiffs is greater than 100. For lesser amounts, action would need to be taken in state courts.
    You may also recover reasonable costs of suit, ie. attorney fees, and this fact also aids in the effectiveness of this act.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TorchredSVT View Post
    if you are going down the route of truly tuning the car ed is right.....do it right and get a few performance upgrades

    there really is no pont in just removing the speed limit, chances are there is a reason why it's on there in the first place. I am not familiar with the V6 motors or thier capabilities, but I can tell you there was a specific reason Ford put a limiter on the terminator cars. The reason was piston to wall clearance and lack of cooling...high speed runs = bye bye motor.
    You could be right, but I feel it is more for liability and marketing. Why buy a GT if a V6 goes just as fast ;^)
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    Remember what TorchredSVT said regarding the possibility of blowing the engine? I guess if you are going to replace the V6 with a V8, YEAH, go ahead a try it but I wouldn't just "blow off" what was said in the aforementioned post. Most of the members of this club give pretty good advice. My suggestion would be that you check with our president "Rick" who is a Master Mechanic" or someone directly tied into Ford, before proceeding, unless of course you have "Money To Blow".

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    Final Perspective

    Ok, trying to "make peace" here. I understand everything that everyone has stated. I was asking for opinions on just removing that 118 MPH limit. I am aware that besides my "perception" of it being there for safety and marketing, it is also there for engine, drive-train, etc. "protection". I understand the whole warranty issue if I do a tune during the warranty period and there is a failure that can be traced to the tune. I appreciate all of the input and will seek out Rick at the next cruise night I attend. After reading your replies here and getting information from another forum. I'm leaving the car stock in regards to a Tune, CAI, etc. It is fine as it is. I also want this car to be drivable daily, that is why I bought it. Thanks again, and see you all soon.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PonikNH View Post
    Just trying to remove the govenor that limits the V6 to 118 MPH. Just don't like that idea, the engine is capable of so much more, STOCK!
    I did a lot of research on this before I bought my 2007 V6 in 2010.
    I was considering buying a 2011 and I wanted to know as much as I could before I bought.
    The speed limiter is because of the tires. If you upgrade them, you should be OK.
    Yes, you probably need a tune to turn it off (and it could void portions of your warranty).
    The portions in question will be only related to the engine and drive-train.
    My 2006 V8 had a tune on it the first year, but I drive so few miles warranties don't do much for me.
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