Originally posted by Roz 1999 SVT-C:
Hell i even got to 160MPH on 280 and maintained it for 1 minute..(no over heating by the way)...The hood did not pop up.


I don't buy that for a second.

My 2.5L had more HP then your 3L and no way it could get close to 160mph actual speed. It may have crested 150 and "maybe" into the low 150's but I always estimated about 150mph as it's limit. (6mph over stock for 45-50 extra HP)


My 3L probably may make 160mph though it may be close.

"Without a dyno" my 3L has about 6mph trap speed on my 2.5L so the HP gain is very significant so add that into the equation.

I've had my 3L to ~6300rpm in 3rd which equates to roughly 148-150mph. It was pulling well but I don't know about gaining another 10+ mph...


You aren't going by the very inaccurate speedometer are you?

Don't you have different size tires and the Zetec gear as well??? That would throw it off exponentially and it's already notoriously over inflated above 70-80mph.

2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.