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PoorMansCamaro · 08-02-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MINI HLK

Dont tune the ECU, just get a BCM change.
The BCM will not affect your warranty.

Also stock maximum speed for the V6 Camaro is 146 MPH. This was taken from a magazine article. I think there is a video of a V6 Camaro doing 146 or 147. As far as tire size that is correct. So once the tires are upgraded then have the BCM changed or live dangerous and change the BCM. Although exploding tires at 118 MPH will kill occupants.

i really need to find that post explaining this, because it said everything so nicely. So nice in fact, i asked for it to be a sticky. lol

ALL LS models that came with the factory 18" steel heritage rims (the black rims with plastic silver ring) have a speed limiter of 118mph. All 18" rims that are available for the v6 camaro has a speed limiter of 118mph. The speed limiter of the v6 camaros that have the 19" and 20" rims with the Z-rated tires are limited to 155mph.

Now, if you were able to get an LS with bigger rims and the Z-rated tires from the factory, they you more than likely have the 155mph speed limiter.

MillerTime · 08-02-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfall

i herd from mutiple people the car will shut down and you need to take it back to the dealer if you go passed a speed like 120 for example

and i got mine up to well nvm lol 1LT 20''

Now that's funny. I should start telling people random stuff like that and they'll freak out! Don't go 30 miles per hour over the speed limit in a given area, or your car will shut down and coast to the side of the road...A police officer will arrive and cite you, and then your vehicle will have to be re-set by the dealer....

MillerTime · 08-02-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfall

what is the BCM

and what do the letters stand for

BCM = body control module...

Nightfall · 08-02-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MillerTime

Now that's funny. I should start telling people random stuff like that and they'll freak out! Don't go 30 miles per hour over the speed limit in a given area, or your car will shut down and coast to the side of the road...A police officer will arrive and cite you, and then your vehicle will have to be re-set by the dealer....

that is what people have been telling me word for word i call

on it unless i am in a high speed chase cops behind me and call onstar and they shut down my car but reguardless i get a kick out of it

Nightfall · 08-02-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MillerTime

BCM = body control module...

mind explaining that

i may sound like a noob and i know ALOT about cars but i dont claim to know everthing

GretchenGotGrowl · 08-02-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfall

mind explaining that

i may sound like a noob and i know ALOT about cars but i dont claim to know everthing

ECM/ECU = Engine Control Module/Unit. It controls the engine (things like spark advance, air-fuel ratio, etc...)
TCM = Transmission Control Module. It controls the transmission (things like shift points, shift firmness, etc...)
BCM = Body Control Module. It controls all the neat gadgets. (things like window indexing, DIC display settings, etc...)

Hope that helps.

Ir0nM4n · 08-02-2011, 02:30 PM

Dam it, I never read the question quick enough. Oh well he got the answer.

As an add on BCM is where your max speed or speed limiter is set. Changing this does not affect warranty. If you have a tune to the ECM/ECU than that should take care of it. Not sure if Vince charges the same for both? Never checked into it. I still have the BCR (Birth Control Rims) Herritage... 118 MPH for me

Ir0nM4n · 08-02-2011, 02:54 PM

If your new here is the article about top speed. I sware I read 146 in an article similar to this but cant find the link. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97479

Nightfall · 08-02-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

ECM/ECU = Engine Control Module/Unit. It controls the engine (things like spark advance, air-fuel ratio, etc...)
TCM = Transmission Control Module. It controls the transmission (things like shift points, shift firmness, etc...)
BCM = Body Control Module. It controls all the neat gadgets. (things like window indexing, DIC display settings, etc...)

Hope that helps.

thank you it did

doubletap407 · 08-02-2011, 04:46 PM

Well does anyone know if anyone sells a programmer that you can set your bcm with ?

Ir0nM4n · 08-04-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by doubletap407

Well does anyone know if anyone sells a programmer that you can set your bcm with ?

Not sure, I guess Vince would be able to. Not sure of his contact information. I think the company name is Trifecta?

08-02-2011, 02:30 PM	#21
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	Dam it, I never read the question quick enough. Oh well he got the answer. As an add on BCM is where your max speed or speed limiter is set. Changing this does not affect warranty. If you have a tune to the ECM/ECU than that should take care of it. Not sure if Vince charges the same for both? Never checked into it. I still have the BCR (Birth Control Rims) Herritage... 118 MPH for me __________________

08-02-2011, 02:54 PM	#22
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	If your new here is the article about top speed. I sware I read 146 in an article similar to this but cant find the link. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97479 __________________

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