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top speed limiter?

Post by vashxj »

so has anyone messed around with there speed limiter? my gear ratios are too high and I have smaller tires so the pcm shuts me down at like 90mph now cuz the speedo says about 120 (not sure but the needle touches the odometer). im thinking I can just get a bigger speedo gear to trick it into thinking its slower so I can get above 120 or even unplug the speed sensor, I haven't tried it yet but I will when I get a little time.
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Re: top speed limiter?

Post by jeepxj3 »

Do you have the correct speedo gear in now to make the speedo correct and accurate with your current gears and tires? If not, you seem to be off about 30% and need about a 30% ?bigger speedo gear. ECU tuning can raise the speed limiter.
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I can change that....
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Re: top speed limiter?

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Why not just change the speedo gear?
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What RPM does your TACH say when it shuts down?
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Re: top speed limiter?

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I ordered a bigger speedo gear, and ryan that's good to know I will need you soon anyway with the s/c. right now it is topped at about 4700 rpm in 4th gear. just seeing if anyone has tried it already
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Re: top speed limiter?

Post by Torqsplit »

I'm on OBD1 so I have to improvise. For my dyno runs i just reach underneath and unplug the speed sensor at the tail shaft. This is only a temporary fix as it disables the speedo and the affects how the IAC-motor responds. Did allow me to turn 4th gear to redline for nice straight math(1.00:1). This however spun my 31's to 147mph at 5200rpm. :shock: Just be careful. *Do this completely at your own risk!*
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