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tillroot1 · 03-13-2010, 07:44 AM

Hello, new to the forum, I recently purchased a 2010 2SS in victory red w white stripes, 6sped manual and the 6.2, got a little over 1200 miles on her, found a long straight stretch and let her run, surprized to see that it is speed locked at 155mph. is there a override for this? the speedo goes to 180mph, but the car is locked at 155mph. It is by the funnest car that I have driven to date and I love it. Thanks, Ron Tilley

Russell James · 03-13-2010, 07:47 AM

The speed limiter can be changed by most of the aftermarket tuners. Can't do it without a tuning device though.

Number 3 · 03-13-2010, 07:50 AM

First of all, the first responder to your post would be remiss if they didn't remind you not to drive this way on public roads. Not good for anyone.

But, no, you can't remove the speed limiter without a recalibration. And this would as discussed in MANNNNNY threads, void your warranty. Not sure if you would want to void your warranty just to go over 155.

Also, I'd take a serious look at the tires. I don't recall what the speed rating is on the Camaros Pirellis, but I don't believe they are speed rated for more than 155, hence the limiter.

I'm sure others will chime in as this has been discussed many times over the past year. You could probably search and find the information you are looking for.

EMB135Driver · 03-13-2010, 08:01 AM

Unless you have an urgent need to exceed 155 what's the point of disabling the limiter?

PHEOX · 03-13-2010, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

First of all, the first responder to your post would be remiss if they didn't remind you not to drive this way on public roads. Not good for anyone.

But, no, you can't remove the speed limiter without a recalibration. And this would as discussed in MANNNNNY threads, void your warranty. Not sure if you would want to void your warranty just to go over 155.

Also, I'd take a serious look at the tires. I don't recall what the speed rating is on the Camaros Pirellis, but I don't believe they are speed rated for more than 155, hence the limiter.

I'm sure others will chime in as this has been discussed many times over the past year. You could probably search and find the information you are looking for.

The PZero's are good for at least 168 mph. They are either a W rated tire (168mph) or a Y rated tire (186mph). Keep in mind, these tired are typically used on exotics like Lamborghinis, Audi R8s, etc.

CPanther95 · 03-13-2010, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by EMB135Driver

Unless you have an urgent need to exceed 155 what's the point of disabling the limiter?

If you wait until you have an urgent need, it's too late.

03-13-2010, 07:44 AM	#1
tillroot1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Powell Wy Posts: 64	speed limiter! Hello, new to the forum, I recently purchased a 2010 2SS in victory red w white stripes, 6sped manual and the 6.2, got a little over 1200 miles on her, found a long straight stretch and let her run, surprized to see that it is speed locked at 155mph. is there a override for this? the speedo goes to 180mph, but the car is locked at 155mph. It is by the funnest car that I have driven to date and I love it. Thanks, Ron Tilley

03-13-2010, 07:50 AM	#3
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,311 View My Garage	First of all, the first responder to your post would be remiss if they didn't remind you not to drive this way on public roads. Not good for anyone. But, no, you can't remove the speed limiter without a recalibration. And this would as discussed in MANNNNNY threads, void your warranty. Not sure if you would want to void your warranty just to go over 155. Also, I'd take a serious look at the tires. I don't recall what the speed rating is on the Camaros Pirellis, but I don't believe they are speed rated for more than 155, hence the limiter. I'm sure others will chime in as this has been discussed many times over the past year. You could probably search and find the information you are looking for. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

03-13-2010, 08:01 AM	#4
EMB135Driver Jedi Master Drives: Boeing 757/767+2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor, ME and Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,120	Unless you have an urgent need to exceed 155 what's the point of disabling the limiter? __________________

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Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	The speed limiter can be changed by most of the aftermarket tuners. Can't do it without a tuning device though.