Is there a top speed limiter 2011 SS Camaro? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

cybergrayls3 · 07-23-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jtzako

Not worth it to 'test' unless you go someplace it is legal to do so. You get caught going anywhere near that fast you will end up in jail and loose the car. Not to mention what happens when a tire fails or anything else unexpected happens. (you'll be traveling more than 200 feet a second at those speeds)

Yea your right. You are definitely screwed if caught at those apeeds..

axis · 07-24-2011, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by markrowsoft

After doing some research, I found a couple of posts saying that the reason there a speed governor is because of the tire speed rating.

My '11 SS has Perelli P Zero 245/45ZR20 103Y XL and the speed rating is 103Y (rated over 186mph).

Is it possible that there isn't a speed limitation other than the rev governor?

All SS's have the P Zero's from the factory. I've never heard of GM doing away with the speed limiter on any of the 2010+ camaros.

Gene Culley · 07-24-2011, 08:57 AM

I removed mine with the Predator tune. Like others said, it is supposed to cut out at 155.

Powhusku · 08-06-2011, 11:04 PM

I hit what felt like a governor on my '10 SS (LS3) when I was hitting one of our many straight-aways here in Wyoming. Mine topped out a 140 mph (roughly). However, I'm pretty sure the governor works as a rev limiter rather than a speed limiter. The governor didn't actually engage until I shifted into 6th at 139 mph. I cant remember what the rpms were. I'm pretty sure I could have gone faster (maybe 10-15 mph faster) if I hadn't shifted to 6th. Also, mine was bone stock.

halo8hkk · 08-07-2011, 12:34 AM

I hit the gov on mine when she was stock it is 155. Popular mechanics did a top speed test at bonivill salt falts on a camaro SS and a gt 500 some one can look it up but I think the camaro was drag limited around 175

DietCoke · 08-07-2011, 04:35 AM

Mine cuts out at 155 on the dyno.

REDXIIIDave · 08-07-2011, 06:40 AM

It's electronically limited. With the limiter removed (tuning), you should reach top speed in 5th gear. Check the Corvette and CTS-Vs, and you'll see that their top speeds are lower with the automatic. Realistically, I would guess the top speed on a stock SS with a tune (to remove the limiter) to be around 170-175 for an M6. The stock base Vette will do 186, so subtract 15mph or so for the aerodynamic deficiency of the Camaro.

Sound about right?

squat · 08-07-2011, 03:39 PM

Like others have said the soeed limiter is there because if the tire rating.

Thyshallsmite · 02-27-2012, 04:06 PM

175 is the max stock speed, been tested on the salt flats .... well 174.4 lol

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...o-bonneville-2

The Stig · 02-27-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Thyshallsmite

175 is the max stock speed, been tested on the salt flats .... well 174.4 lol

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...o-bonneville-2

I wouldn't call that stock - because the only way to get above 155 is with a tune. All SS camaros have a limiter at 155 because of the speed rating for the tires. Just like how the LS is limited to like 118 (could be off by a few).

Parag · 02-27-2012, 04:22 PM

top speed is hit in 5th gear on stock cars. so regearing the car actually increases the top speed. just a thought.
and im waiting next week for the op to post up "totaled my car today"

Parag · 02-27-2012, 04:24 PM

and the salt flats dont count, that terrain reduces the speed by quite a bit

The Stig · 02-27-2012, 04:24 PM

and to answer the OPs original question - you need to get a tune.

IowaGuy · 02-27-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Parag

top speed is hit in 5th gear on stock cars. so regearing the car actually increases the top speed. just a thought.
and im waiting next week for the op to post up "totaled my car today"

Better then a "Another camaro brother lost" thread.

08-06-2011, 11:04 PM	#18
Powhusku Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Laramie/Cody, WY Posts: 1,743 View My Garage	I hit what felt like a governor on my '10 SS (LS3) when I was hitting one of our many straight-aways here in Wyoming. Mine topped out a 140 mph (roughly). However, I'm pretty sure the governor works as a rev limiter rather than a speed limiter. The governor didn't actually engage until I shifted into 6th at 139 mph. I cant remember what the rpms were. I'm pretty sure I could have gone faster (maybe 10-15 mph faster) if I hadn't shifted to 6th. Also, mine was bone stock. __________________

08-07-2011, 12:34 AM	#19
halo8hkk Drives: 2000 Z28. 2010 1SS IMB. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,081	I hit the gov on mine when she was stock it is 155. Popular mechanics did a top speed test at bonivill salt falts on a camaro SS and a gt 500 some one can look it up but I think the camaro was drag limited around 175 __________________ 1990 RS = First Car -SOLD 2000 Z28 = SOLD 2010 1SS/RS = Mysstique Whipple Supercharger Dyno= 618hp 555tq at the wheels IMB Silver Stripes VIN#44025 Born: 9/9/09 Delivered: 9/28/09

08-07-2011, 04:35 AM	#20
DietCoke Slow Turtle Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 1,123	Mine cuts out at 155 on the dyno. __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast https://www.facebook.com/lsxocet

08-07-2011, 03:39 PM	#22
squat Drives: 2011 Dodge Charger Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MN Posts: 1,070	Like others have said the soeed limiter is there because if the tire rating. __________________ 2011 Dodge Charger

02-27-2012, 04:22 PM	#25
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	top speed is hit in 5th gear on stock cars. so regearing the car actually increases the top speed. just a thought. and im waiting next week for the op to post up "totaled my car today" __________________ stage III cam, 4.10's, custom CAI, suede headliner 461 RWHP, 422 RWTQ

07-24-2011, 08:57 AM	#17
Gene Culley Account Suspended Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Boyertown, PA Posts: 1,374	I removed mine with the Predator tune. Like others said, it is supposed to cut out at 155.

08-07-2011, 06:40 AM	#21
REDXIIIDave El Chupacabra Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6 Black/Black Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 923	It's electronically limited. With the limiter removed (tuning), you should reach top speed in 5th gear. Check the Corvette and CTS-Vs, and you'll see that their top speeds are lower with the automatic. Realistically, I would guess the top speed on a stock SS with a tune (to remove the limiter) to be around 170-175 for an M6. The stock base Vette will do 186, so subtract 15mph or so for the aerodynamic deficiency of the Camaro. Sound about right?

02-27-2012, 04:06 PM	#23
Thyshallsmite Drives: 2011 Grand sport c6 corvette Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 305	175 is the max stock speed, been tested on the salt flats .... well 174.4 lol http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...o-bonneville-2

02-27-2012, 04:24 PM	#26
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	and the salt flats dont count, that terrain reduces the speed by quite a bit __________________ stage III cam, 4.10's, custom CAI, suede headliner 461 RWHP, 422 RWTQ

02-27-2012, 04:24 PM	#27
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	and to answer the OPs original question - you need to get a tune. __________________

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