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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 09:17 PM
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is there a governor on my engine to prevent overspeeding.or is there something wrong with my truck??
 

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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 11:08 PM
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how fast where you going? What did the truck feel like? we need more info
 
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 11:23 PM
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I "think" my truck limits me at 140km, I know my old 2000 V6 auto did, Ive never had mine over 130km to check lol, From some things Ive seen it seems it might be a Computer controlled limit if there is on, Not a physical one, But no idea.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 12:44 AM
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The fastest I've gotten mine is 115 mph then the computer kicks in and forces it back down to 110 mph. I'm running the V8.
 
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You referring to RPM's or MPH? Need more info.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 08:15 AM
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I am referring to rpm. when I rev the engine in park or nuetral it flattens out at around 4000 rpm. is this normal for a 3.7 v6. Thanks. no other problems.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by mrwhatshisname
I am referring to rpm. when I rev the engine in park or nuetral it flattens out at around 4000 rpm. is this normal for a 3.7 v6. Thanks. no other problems.
Yes, that's normal, it's called the rev limiter. We're able to increase both the rev limiter and top speed limiter with a programmer. I bumped mine up a bit, can't remember what I set the rev limiter at, but my top speed limiter is set at 140 mph.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 05:52 PM
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Why would you want to go higher than 4000 RPMs when your sitting still?
 
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Why would you want to go higher than 4000 RPMs when your sitting still?
To get a new motor Im glad it has the limiter
 
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 08:34 PM
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i did it accidentally, but when it happened I took notice. thanks everyone for the answer.
 
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