 Speed governor in an ST, is there one? can it be removed? |
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 Mar 7, 2004 - 2:11 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Feb 4, '04 From Tampa Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hey guys, is there a governor in the ST?? If so, where and can it be safely removed? is it legal to remove it?? Whats the top speed if it is removed??
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Mar 7, 2004 - 2:54 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 22, '02 From Detroit Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
As far as I know, some have one and some don't. If it does, it tops out at 118. If not, the gears will only reach ~135(5th gear at 6200 rpm). From what I've heard, the governor came on cars with H rated tires from the factory.
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Mar 7, 2004 - 12:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Arron is right, but they're at 111mph (on the gps, the speedo is a ways off).
It can be removed. Check out EvilSpeed and click on tech articles for the writeup. This post has been edited by SpedToe169: Mar 7, 2004 - 12:05 PM |
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Mar 8, 2004 - 11:38 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
spedtoe do you know how to get rid of the rev limiter not just the speed govrnor?
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Mar 8, 2004 - 11:53 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
well removing the govenor or not... to utilize the modification would mean traveling over 111MPH as speedtoe said, so reguardless to use it is illegal lol
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Mar 8, 2004 - 11:55 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 2, '04 From Louisiana, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Unless your engine is modified to withstand higher RPM, or you like engine replacement, don't mess with the rev limiter. You'd be almost assured to damage something on a motor without some reworking.
*EDIT My spelling is bad* This post has been edited by S_C_M: Mar 8, 2004 - 10:24 PM |
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Mar 8, 2004 - 6:44 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
yeah def dont mess with the rev limiter, my buddy put on a comp on his gsr an it didnt have a rev limit an blew the motor at onl 45k... it sucked.. but he had everything to rebuild it.. but it was a nice bill, he got
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Mar 8, 2004 - 7:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You cannot change the revlimiter without getting an aftermarket ECU. Probably in the neighborhood of $1300 + labor (minimum). And like everybody said, theres not much point on the street without upgraded internals.
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Mar 8, 2004 - 11:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
dang that sux, cause thats mostly how i lose races....the other car go to like 6500-7500 before shifting and i'm down at freaking 5800
 
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Mar 9, 2004 - 12:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You're not going to win races by rasing the rev limiter dude.
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Mar 9, 2004 - 12:41 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '03 From Endicott NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Your maximum power is somewhere around 5800 anyways.
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Mar 9, 2004 - 8:30 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 25, '03 From Mizzeri Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
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Mar 9, 2004 - 9:33 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
No, its higher than that. Peak torque is at about 4500. Peak power is somewhere north of 6k, but I don't remember the exact number. |
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