140 Mph!!!

[andy2005]

I was talking to this total jackass the other day, thinks he's a real genius. He proceeded to tell me that he drove his '95 stock Ford Taurus 140 MPH. When I said bullsh!t, he insisted that he unhooked some sensor, (he said the name, but I forgot what it was, all I remember is that it was some part I'd never heard of) Anyways he kepts insisting that he drove 140 mph. Eventually I called him a liar and walked off. Why do people brag like that?

[mmichel]

Originally Posted by andy2005

I was talking to this total jackass the other day, thinks he's a real genius. He proceeded to tell me that he drove his '95 stock Ford Taurus 140 MPH. When I said bullsh!t, he insisted that he unhooked some sensor, (he said the name, but I forgot what it was, all I remember is that it was some part I'd never heard of) Anyways he kepts insisting that he drove 140 mph. Eventually I called him a liar and walked off. Why do people brag like that?

Was it an SHO? I know my old 97 SHO was governed at something like 144mph, and it could get there with ease. A standard Taurus, no way.

[andy2005]

Originally Posted by mmichel

Was it an SHO? I know my old 97 SHO was governed at something like 144mph, and it could get there with ease. A standard Taurus, no way.

No its not a SHO. I've seen the car, its just your typical old lady Ford Taurus.

[Willyum]

If that's the only boast you've ever heard, you're doing good! Ever think that he might have been going down a long grade? There are some good ones on western freeways. Besides, who cares if he goes 140, if he gets pulled over he's likely going straight to jail.

[turk66460]

Shit i will be lucky to hit 90mph on my dads Sable. It doesn't feel safe at high speeds. One thing about Sable and Taurus they are good in the snow. I hit 140 in My 1995 Maxima 5 speed.

[drdisque]

a duratec will run to 120 no problem, without a governor it would probably run out of steam around 130.

[road_rascal]

Yeah, the speedo may have read that, but in reality probably much lower. A Duratec would not be able to push 130 without a lot of intake and exhaust mods. Take a look at the TCCA board.

[Rod59]

First he would have to have computer upgrade to remove the rev limiter which is normal mod for a mustang or camaro. If I removed the rev limiter on my 3.8 ltr camaro it would do a 130 top end wiht no other mods. but I agree with the last guy a normal Tauras limiter removed will probably not do 125 let alone 140 or they would have a pretty good resale value which they do not.

[Ridenour]

I highly doubt that guy was doing 140. Even if his speedo actually said that, it was because it's extremely off. 140 In a stock taurus = impossible.

[Willyum]

My '02 SES w/vulcan speedo only goes to 120.

[sfontain]

Originally Posted by Ridenour

I highly doubt that guy was doing 140. Even if his speedo actually said that, it was because it's extremely off. 140 In a stock taurus = impossible.

This means nothing.

[SniperX13]

maybe with extensive mods, a diablo chip, smaller tires.....and going down a rather large hill with a 40+ tail wind.....

[Ridenour]

Originally Posted by sfontain

This means nothing.

I mean that 140 in a stock ford taurus is damn close to impossible, and even if he did have the pcm reprogrammed / mods neccessary to pull it off, he may have thought he was going 140 but he actually wasn't. lots of speedometers get innacurrate at high speeds.

[sfontain]

Originally Posted by SniperX13

maybe with extensive mods, a diablo chip, smaller tires.....and going down a rather large hill with a 40+ tail wind.....

I think it should have been clear that I was responding to Willyum since I quoted him.

[Ridenour]

LoL um actually you quoted me - - you must've accidently hit the wrong quote button. But o well.