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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 07:24 PM
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It is my understanding that the performance PCMs eliminate the governor on the car. But if you have a stock pcm it usually cuts you off at 120ish.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 09:25 AM
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I've hit the governor in my car at about 133. It's pretty fun
 
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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If you have a govener set at 133, I want your car, every other stock neon's is set at about 120-122.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 05:27 AM
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I think i could hit a hundred, if I am going downhill, being pushed, and drafting a semi.....[sm=sigh.gif]
 
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 06:24 AM
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I guess it's set at 133 cuz it's an R/T. I don't really know though[8D]
 
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 06:51 AM
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Could be, I figured you had a performance pcm. I have never heard of it b4 though.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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fastest iv gone is around 115 in my 97 neon SE but i cant get pat there it accelrates toooooo sloooooow but i usually drive around 90-100 on this I-275
 
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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Theres no way that you took off your govener, there are no goveners on todays cars. What it is, is an electronic speed limiter, which in some cars, is part of the ECU. I do not know really where it is on the neon though. Goveners are a mehcaincal device that Phyiscally cuts down on the fuel rate in the engine when the car comes to a certain speed. On an ESL the ecu detects the speed of the car, and then slow down the rate of the fuel by the fuel injectors. ESL is much more effective at slow down the car or truck than a govener on that car or truck.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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Maybe it's just me, but I don't see the point in going that fast. Over time it will ruin your engine and plus, if a cop spots you doing that **** you're ****ed royally. I'm fine with going 65 in a 55 but 120 is ridiculous.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 08:12 PM
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life isnt any fun if you dont take any risks..... plus i think we all are careful about where we speed, at least i am
 
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