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Old 12-02-2008, 10:14 PM
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Wow...140. I wouldn't want to take off my governor because I know I will be stupid and go 140.
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Old 12-02-2008, 10:15 PM
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Even with an aftermarket driveshaft and the governor removed, I definitely WOULD NOT recommend driving over 120, because the stock tires are simply not rated to got that fast.

Especially on the street. One blow out and you would pretty much kill yourself and probably others.

That said, if you have the supporting performance mods, and the supporting safety mods, I'm sure it would easily achieve over 130 or 140, and anyone wishing to try, I'd say have a go at it.
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Old 12-02-2008, 10:40 PM
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you think pirellis could handle it?
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Old 12-02-2008, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by melo15fan15
how do you know. Our governor kicks in at 115 MPH and gauges only go to 120.
gps on the dash
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Old 12-02-2008, 10:55 PM
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sounds fun to me
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Old 12-02-2008, 11:06 PM
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gps, true. Is thee any way of upgrading gauges to increase what it goes up to MPH wise?
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Old 12-02-2008, 11:20 PM
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Ditto on high speeds with the stock tires: DONT DO IT!!! The stock tires are not rated for such high speeds. I don't know about y'all, but with the stockers, when I'd get up around 95+, the front end would start to feel a little light and "floaty". Changing to z-rated 17" tires completely eliminated that problem. So now at 100+ (at a track), it handles just fine..going straight at least!

As far as top speed. Well, on the dyno at least, in 4th gear with my auto, I saw it hit 145 @ 6K rpms with stock 3.31 gears. Of course I have the speed limiter removed and an aftermarket driveshaft. With a .7 reduciton in gear ratio in overdrive, 175 would be thoeretically possible for a short time.

There's not really anywhere around here though where you can safely drive that fast on public roads, so I don't try. (well, I can think of one place )

Keep it safe, everyone!
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Old 12-02-2008, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy Matches
you think pirellis could handle it?
if they are the same pzero neros the gt's have
Yes
I think a preditor will remove it,
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Old 12-02-2008, 11:58 PM
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will my xcal remove it?

and 175 MPH no way dude i dont think so
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Old 12-03-2008, 12:27 AM
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i hit 125 according to the gps with the governor removed.. so yeah.. 125 is kind of scary and a bad idea.. if you like life, dont do it..
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