T-bird wont go over 105mph

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MadGoat

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I just got a 94 t-bird lx, and I drove it home from my dad's house in Cali back down to Arizona. Well on the way I figured I would see how fast it would go, I floored the sucker and flew down the highway... seemed nice until it hit 105. It kicks out at 105 and wont go faster, I feels like it has a speed govern on it.. (which I know for a fact that It doesnt)...

It loses power and goes down to 100 were I then have power again. Though I know the revs on the engine dont go up, I figured if the tranny was slipping it would allow the engine to rev high, though it doesnt do that. Im very confused.


Any Ideas?

Thanks
 
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The top speed is controlled by the EEC.
Because of driveshaft failure potential above 110 mph, the max speed tops out around 105-107mph.

You can buy an aftermarket chip to overcome the speed restriction, but if you do, you need to look at a stronger driveshaft, and speed rated tires. Otherwise, you are asking for trouble.

Hint: The gas tank surrounds the driveshaft.
 
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