Taking out the speed limiter
#1
Taking out the speed limiter
what do i need to do to take off the speed limiter in my 1990 iroc-z? she only goes up to around 120 and just stops after that
also, is there also a way for me to change the shift points on my car through the computer?
also, is there also a way for me to change the shift points on my car through the computer?
Last edited by dj haf; 10-18-2003 at 10:46 AM.
#3
Why does this sort of thing make it as a tech tip? All it is would be a simple bypass of this that or the other. Wanna enrich your fuel curve? Dump more pressure into the injectors. Never mind that you are fattening it up all over and not the place you need it most. Wanna get over the 120 mph limit, cut a switch.
Has anyone thought of doing it right from the get go? I mean, it is controlled by the ECM right? Get the right chip that has no limitations. If they car did not come with Z rated tires, it has the limiter. Get one without the limiter. Better yet, get a custom programmed chip that will improve performance and at the same time not have the limiter.
I am personally biased against cutting the harness unless you have no choice. Each splice is a weak spot. Someone will use a cheap butt connector instead of taking it out and soldering and it could cause problems in the future. Do it once and do it right. You will not have to do it again.
Has anyone thought of doing it right from the get go? I mean, it is controlled by the ECM right? Get the right chip that has no limitations. If they car did not come with Z rated tires, it has the limiter. Get one without the limiter. Better yet, get a custom programmed chip that will improve performance and at the same time not have the limiter.
I am personally biased against cutting the harness unless you have no choice. Each splice is a weak spot. Someone will use a cheap butt connector instead of taking it out and soldering and it could cause problems in the future. Do it once and do it right. You will not have to do it again.
#7
Originally posted by dj haf
where could i get a custom chip from? i dont know squat about eprom tuning on a 3rd gen... lol
where could i get a custom chip from? i dont know squat about eprom tuning on a 3rd gen... lol
#9
Originally posted by quickslick86
Did any Iroc-z's come with a limiter?
Mine keeps going and going until I take my foot off the gas in my 86 IROC-Z
Did any Iroc-z's come with a limiter?
Mine keeps going and going until I take my foot off the gas in my 86 IROC-Z
-Rippin
#12
Originally posted by aklim
AFAIK, if the car did not come with Z rated tires from the factory, it has a limiter.
AFAIK, if the car did not come with Z rated tires from the factory, it has a limiter.
#14
Aklim's description is right... you'll hit it, it'll almost act like fuel cut, you'll drop down 5 MPH or so, she'll rocket back up...cut, repeat. heh. Very obnoxious. Never experienced it in a thirdgen before.
Good luck man.
Good luck man.
#15
is there any way i can set it to 140 or higher instead of 120? raced a stealth r/t on the street (didnt sound stock) and i had about a car on him but when i hit 120 the damn mother f*cker passed me and made me look stupid, lol