How fast have you got your v6?

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I believe Scrming posted that on this board and I'm sure he said 130. If you're hitting the limiter, it shouldn't have any problems. I've never heard of one failing under 120.
 
My driveshaft (2007 V6 convertible) exploded at around 110/115mph. It is an experience I do not want to repeat. I was barely able to control the car on a 3-lane Autobahn (Interstate). The stock driveshaft is a piece of scrap build by a mexican supplier. It is not balanced for speeds above 110 mph ! If you take out the speed-limiter - replace the driveshaft (and the tires) before !

Top speed (V6 manual, convertible with closed roof) is around 140/145 mph (230km/h) I put in a small device projecting the actual speed in the front windshield. It shows speeds above 120 mph and gives readings in km/h as well (calibrated it with a GPS)

With appropriate tires and aftermarket driveshaft speeds above 110 mph are no problem for the Mustang. Feeling at high speeds is not like driving a BMW, but no real problem. If you had to break down from 140 mph have the breaks cool off before you attempt high speeds again !