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Truck won't go over 80-82 MPH

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by trevor845, Aug 8, 2021.

  1. Aug 8, 2021 at 6:30 AM
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    trevor845

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    I have a 2018 3.5L V6 SR5 Tacoma. I noticed this morning the truck won’t go over 80-82 MPH. Was wondering if can get some help. Thank you.
     
  2. Aug 8, 2021 at 6:31 AM
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    HVLA

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    Gonna need a little more info.
     
  3. Aug 8, 2021 at 6:31 AM
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    Anchovy

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    Stock gears?
     
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  4. Aug 8, 2021 at 6:32 AM
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    Yes, it’s the automatic not manual too.
     
  5. Aug 8, 2021 at 6:33 AM
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    Any mods at all?
     
  6. Aug 8, 2021 at 6:35 AM
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    Did you buy used? My first thought is 5.29 gears are installed
     
  7. Aug 8, 2021 at 6:38 AM
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    I just put in a intake in and that’s it.
     
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    I bought it used, 56,000 miles
     
  9. Aug 8, 2021 at 6:39 AM
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    Thats the problem
     
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    Depends what is limiting the speed. Is it red lined at 82mph? What gear are you in? How many miles? Could be anything from poor performance (needs a tuneup) to an old fleet vehicle with a 80mph governor to gearing out like stated above.
     
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    Did it go over 82 before the intake?
     
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    I am not sure but is there a governor on them, maybe someone set it to not go over 80 mph for safety or whatever reasons.
     
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    or buying used was the other problem hehe
     
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    Gearheadesw

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    Why do we need to approach 90 mph, it's a truck, over 70 mph is trying to make it do something it's not meant to do.
     
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    This reminds me of those escape room challenges, you're left in the dark and have to search for all the clues and the goals are as vague as possible lol.
     
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    The loss of control preceding the spectacular crash is more dramatic at 90 mph then at 70 mph.

    More bounce.
     
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    Just to play devil’s advocate. The speedometer goes well over 100 so the vehicle is obviously designed for that speed.
     
  18. Aug 8, 2021 at 6:53 AM
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    I am guessing re-gear as well. I have 5.29's and that's where mine "tops" out.
     
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    This is nonsense. I drive 90mph often.
     
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    I do this a lot when on the expressway. No one around, I’m cruising, and I look down at my speed and I’m going over 90.
     
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