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achalk · 03-17-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DntWrryBeHappy21

buy tires rated for higher speeds and tune the limiter out =) that first part is more important unless you want to die...oh and go to a track if you plan to go that fast

hahaha, word on that!

Baughman · 03-17-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Triton2110

I read the camaro 2SS will have a top speed of 155 becuase it will be electronilcally controlled. Is there a way to turn off the controll a release the monster???

Yes, but you will need a tuner or chip to override the electronic limiter

BabyHauler · 10-06-2009, 11:27 PM

Does an engine tuner like hypertech, diablo, or any others eliminate the top speed limiter?

Wacker · 10-06-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyHauler

Does an engine tuner like hypertech, diablo, or any others eliminate the top speed limiter?

I would assume that is one of the first things tuned out by any tuner.

JoshJ81 · 10-07-2009, 01:09 AM

If it's on the computer, it can be changed.

kelleyperformance · 10-07-2009, 01:11 AM

yes its able to be tuned out by any tuning software, and id asume those handhelds do it as well. i took my limiter off in my tune

BlackinBlack · 10-07-2009, 04:32 PM

I have been curious if anyone that has removed the speed limiter. What is the true top speed of a stock Camaro? 160? 170? 180?

I assume a FI car is pushing near 200 MPH with close to 600 HP at the crank.

Wacker · 10-07-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackinBlack

I have been curious if anyone that has removed the speed limiter. What is the true top speed of a stock Camaro? 160? 170? 180?

I assume a FI car is pushing near 200 MPH with close to 600 HP at the crank.

160 is where I stopped. After the 4-5 shift there was a drastic difference in pull due to it being in overdrive. I did it on a barren stretch of New Mexico Highway and the car had four people and a trunk full of bags. I'm sure by myself it would have pulled better. I stopped at 160 because the car started a slight float at around 145 and continued to increase as I approached 160. Remember the 4-5 shift occurs around 145 so there is alot of gear left. I have no doubt the car will do 180, maybe another day with my helmet on.

GQ4Life · 10-07-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wacker

160 is where I stopped. After the 4-5 shift there was a drastic difference in pull due to it being in overdrive. I did it on a barren stretch of New Mexico Highway and the car had four people and a trunk full of bags. I'm sure by myself it would have pulled better. I stopped at 160 because the car started a slight float at around 145 and continued to increase as I approached 160.

wow really.. suspension might need tweaking for highspeed..
really would think GM would of address this in wind tunnel testing..
worst case add front splitter and rear spoiler..

Wacker · 10-07-2009, 05:49 PM

The car definitely had a rear CG the way it was loaded. That probably affected performance.

ffrcobra_65 · 10-07-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Wacker

160 is where I stopped. After the 4-5 shift there was a drastic difference in pull due to it being in overdrive. I did it on a barren stretch of New Mexico Highway and the car had four people and a trunk full of bags. I'm sure by myself it would have pulled better. I stopped at 160 because the car started a slight float at around 145 and continued to increase as I approached 160. Remember the 4-5 shift occurs around 145 so there is alot of gear left. I have no doubt the car will do 180, maybe another day with my helmet on.

Really? 4th gear will go to 145? or did you mean 145 in 5th going into 6th?
Those 3 other people let you take them that fast?

BlackinBlack · 10-07-2009, 05:52 PM

Sounds like if you plan on doing some high speed runs at a minimum some suspension upgrades are going to be needed to lower and stiffen the ride.

BlackinBlack · 10-07-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GQ4Life

wow really.. suspension might need tweaking for highspeed..
really would think GM would of address this in wind tunnel testing..
worst case add front splitter and rear spoiler..

They did they limited the car to 155.

Wacker · 10-07-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

Really? 4th gear will go to 145? or did you mean 145 in 5th going into 6th?
Those 3 other people let you take them that fast?

3-4 happens at around 99MPH. At a 1-1 ratio in fourth 145ish is the shift speed. It was a lets see what this thing can do!

10-06-2009, 11:27 PM	#31
BabyHauler Drives: CGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fremont CA Posts: 161	155mph top speed Does an engine tuner like hypertech, diablo, or any others eliminate the top speed limiter? __________________ Z06+Baby= 2010 2SS/RS 6M

10-07-2009, 01:09 AM	#33
JoshJ81 Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 257	If it's on the computer, it can be changed. __________________ 2SS/RS A6 L99 - Black w/White Stripes K&N Air Intake System Muffler Delete

10-07-2009, 01:11 AM	#34
kelleyperformance Drives: DD- 15' Chevy SS Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 233	yes its able to be tuned out by any tuning software, and id asume those handhelds do it as well. i took my limiter off in my tune __________________

10-07-2009, 04:32 PM	#35
BlackinBlack Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06 Blade Silver Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 822	I have been curious if anyone that has removed the speed limiter. What is the true top speed of a stock Camaro? 160? 170? 180? I assume a FI car is pushing near 200 MPH with close to 600 HP at the crank. __________________ 2016 2LZ Z06 Blade Silver 2013 ZL1 BLACK on BLACK <SOLD> Roto-Fab CAI 2010 2SS/RS BLACK on BLACK <SOLD> 3" MBRP 304 Stainless Exhaust Roto-Fab CAI

10-07-2009, 05:49 PM	#38
Wacker INTHECLOUDS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NM Posts: 912	The car definitely had a rear CG the way it was loaded. That probably affected performance. __________________ 2010 IOM 2SS/RS A6, Tuned by Me, ARH/NoCats, Borla Touring, Vararam CAI, G-Force 9" with 4.10's, Circle D 4500K, (Skinnies/Slicks, and Bogarts all around 24MPG 11.39 @ 118 510 DA www.6l80tuning.com www.6l90tuning.com

10-07-2009, 05:52 PM	#40
BlackinBlack Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06 Blade Silver Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 822	Sounds like if you plan on doing some high speed runs at a minimum some suspension upgrades are going to be needed to lower and stiffen the ride. __________________ 2016 2LZ Z06 Blade Silver 2013 ZL1 BLACK on BLACK <SOLD> Roto-Fab CAI 2010 2SS/RS BLACK on BLACK <SOLD> 3" MBRP 304 Stainless Exhaust Roto-Fab CAI

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