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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 12:29 AM
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ive got a fiesta rs turbo engine in my escort cabby and it wont let me go over 100mph at 3000rpm plz help why is this
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 01:34 AM
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Something not right there. take it for a set up............
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 08:58 AM
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possibly a speed limiter in her, didnt think they had em tho??? will it let you go over the 100 mark down hill or does it just cut the fuel?
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Old May 3, 2006 | 05:31 AM
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I wish my car would do 100mph @ 3000rpm

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Old May 3, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie4i
I wish my car would do 100mph @ 3000rpm

Steve.
Thats a good point........i think 80mph is 3.5k for me??

You sure all your gauges are working properly?
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