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dasman
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3/26/2002
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Since I've had my 00' 4.7 it's had a problem with dying when the temperature and humidity are just right. So I took it to the dodge dealer a few months ago, after fighting with them for a year, and they finally reprogrammed the computer. It set the idle a little higher and now it's fine, but now there is no speed limiter. Don't get me wrong, this is a good thing. Anyway, I was driving home from college the other night and hit a long sraight away. Needless to say I hit 110 mph and it was still climbing. Has anyone else had such luck?
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5pnt9ltrluv
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3/26/2002
23:33:25
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They prolly did not remove it, they prolly moved it to 117mph.
Top it out and see!!
Kris
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kawzx7
Dodge Dakota
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3/27/2002
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Lucky dog!
Later
Chris
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Nick Danger
Dodge Dakota
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3/27/2002
15:14:47
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I do 100 mph every day on the way down the highway to work and mine is set at 115-117 shut off and I wonder why my truck pings and the exhaust melts!!!!!!!
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kevster
Dodge Dakota
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3/27/2002
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Yeah Lucky Dogg, I want mine removed..
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Cueball
Dodge Dakota
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3/27/2002
22:35:26
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I have a 4.7 4x4 and I have hit almost 115 mph on the highway!! No chips, just a intake and muffler system.
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MikeD
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3/28/2002
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Hasn't there been some people come on here sayin they've had no computer adjustments but they've had the 98mph speed limiter but once in a blue moon they seem to hit 100+ speeds but only every once in awhile?
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Stevo
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3/28/2002
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i have a 98 v6. i can hit over a 100 in 4th...with plenty more to go! exactly what is the max speed on a stock v6?
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kotadude21
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3/28/2002
22:48:58
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my 97 V6er seems to quit pulling at about 100MPH. I guess the speed limiter is kicked in.
But right now I can't tell how fast I'm going.(bad instrument cluster)
brent
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mopar2ya
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7/31/2002
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I have a 98mph speed limiter on mine and I'm going to pay Mike Leach $400 bucks to reprogram it. I'd say you caught quite a break.
Mopar2ya
2 chambered flowmaster, drop-in K&N air filter, synthetic mobil 1, just sent my chip to mike leach for flashing, when it comes back I'm putting a cold air intake, 180 T-stat and autolite plugs in it at the same time.
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WallyR
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2002
17:09:17
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Why is the stupid thing there anyway?? Does anyone know the honest answer? I'm tired of my face diving at the steering wheel every time it kicks in.
Wally
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millhouse
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7/31/2002
17:11:42
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Look at my website in my profile and you can see mine going over 100mph w/ no chip
Miller
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alex
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2002
17:17:32
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It's there because the tires can't support a 4200 lb truck cruising at speed for sustained periods of time. The trucks with no tire & handling package (and therefore the cheap-ass tires) are limited to 98 mph. The trucks with the tire & handling package (with the marginally less-cheap tires) are limited to 117 mph.
Otherwise every punk-ass who decided to test top end would end up de-laminating his tires and having a 140 mph roll-over. Then his punk-ass parents would sue Daimler Chrysler and they'd go bankrupt and have to stop producing the Dakota.
So, basically, it's there for the idiots who can drive fast but can't afford speed-rated tires.
Want more info on speed ratings and special tires? Go to tirerack.com or discouttiredirect.com and read up on the tech tips.
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WallyR
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2002
17:47:34
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Alex,
I've got the tire/handling package. That, besides the 4.7, was one of the mandatory options. Rear sway bar, 255/65/16s...and mine pukes out at 98 MPH. Hmmmm.
Wally
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Mopar2ya
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2002
20:28:33
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I have the tire/handling package too. My starts to buck at 98mph. The stock chip is as useless as
tits on a boar hog.
Mopar2ya
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Bob W
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7/31/2002
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Same here I have all the options and it craps at 98.
Gibson headers, Gibson Cat-back, Edelbrock IAS shocks, K & N drop in, 180 stat, Jet stage II chip, ARE Lid
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LI Blackdak
Dodge Dakota
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7/31/2002
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V6 4x4...almost hit 112 would have gone a little higher, but wont climb with OD on. mine dies at 98 when i leave od on
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CThomp
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7/31/2002
22:37:16
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My '00 4.7L 2wd came with the cheap ass tires. How cheap? 215/65-15's goodyear's. I've hit 115 and it was still climbing.
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alex
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2002
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I guess that theory is just complete crap, then.
Mine has been flashed by Leach and it just quits counting after 120.
Hahahahaaa
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Texas Todd
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2002
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On previous threads about this,
It was decided that it was the 5-SPEED vs. AUTO!
The 5-spd-ers, (including me), seemed to have the 117 limiter. YOu know, could have something to do with the LSD rear end?
01 QC SLT 4.7 5 spd LSD + mods
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alex
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2002
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I have the 5-spd and before the flash it was set at 117.
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crm
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2002
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no, it's not due to 5-sp vs. automatic. i have seen on this board several other trucks just like mine with a speed limiter higher than mine which is 98. same year model, same emissions, automatic, everything the same except for the speed limiter.
i read a week or so ago that it had to do with the driveshaft. something it vibrated after a certain speed so they lowered the limit on some. doesnt make much sense, but none of this makes any sense anyway.
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1207
Dodge Dakota
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8/01/2002
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my truck has the basic 215/75r15 on it and i can go to 120 ez.and its a 2000 v6 3.9 2wd sollar yellow ext cab.
all i got on it is a new mufler and k&n air intake
and a sound system
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Andrew B.
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8/02/2002
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My Dakota is a 2002 cc 4x4, and it has the auto with the tire and handling package (265/70/16) and I have had it to 112 with the od on and there is still tons more rpm to go. It will run up to 110 like nothing and starts to run out of juice in od at about 112 mph, and there isnt the slightest vibration, feels like 55 mph to me!
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DAKOTAKIDD
Dodge Dakota
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8/02/2002
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Mine quits at approx 115mph. I have a 99 5.2 5 spd. My fiend has a 97 and his didn't die until 123 mph +..!! He got real luckey..He had a 3.9 5 spd.
C..
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WallyR
Dodge Dakota
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8/02/2002
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Strange. With a few exceptions there does seem to be some common ground with the following options:
4.7
45RFE auto
2WD
The 4WD and V6 trucks don't seem to have it, are they using a steel driveshaft or a shorter version of the aluminum 2WD piece? Poll Time!!
Wally
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CThomp
Dodge Dakota
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8/02/2002
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My driveshaft is a two piece steel. I'd much rather have a one piece aluminum or carbon fiber. I know the aluminum would have to be pretty thick but still. It'd be much more simple than a steel two piece. My truck is a 2wd 5spd 4.7L
Anyone know the specs for a one piece aluminum or carbon fiber? Anyone?
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QUADMAN
GenIII
8/03/2002
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I have an 01 Quad 4x4 with the 4.7 and auto and it shuts down at 117.
OPINIONS ARE LIKE....WELL, YOU KNOW THE REST!!
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MightyDakSXT
GenIII
8/05/2002
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My limiter kicked in at 113 mph. Freaked me out at first because I thought something got trashed. I don't really need to go that fast, so having the limiter doesn't bother me. I was told by a mechanic that you have to be careful doing sustained high speed runs because the vibration of the engine can crack the alternator housing. First time I heard that, so I don't know how valid it is.
2002 RC SXT, 3.9 Liter V6, 5-speed, 3.55 rear, Extang Tonneau, Autolite 3923 Plugs, Borg Warner Cap & Rotor, Quick D Intake, Modified V8 TB, Gibson Catback Exhaust, Robert Shaw 180° T-stat, Custom Grille
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IntenseDak39
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8/05/2002
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my 98 rc v6 always cuts off at 110 mph. I did the little "turn the key to the on position" trick and recorded my last rpm reading (4000 rpms in 4th gear).... went home and did some math and figured i did 131 mph with still a little room to go. That was also naturally aspirated..... and on good tires.
intensedak3.9
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ZenDak
Dodge Dakota
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8/05/2002
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4X4's = 115/117mph limiter
2X4's = 98/99mph limiter
Has to do w/driveline strength,,or something like that,,doesn't matter what tire handling package you have or motor... This is what 'I think'.
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