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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 02:19 PM
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i have a 2002 conv ss camaro,automatic. can not break the 120mph mark without burning out. was told a limitting device was the reason. what is this, and how do i remove it.can it be removed? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 02:26 PM
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Some automatic cars cam with standard 16" NOT Z RATED TIRES. As per federal law (I think) If the car does not have Z rated tires (tires capable of 150+ MPH) then a limiter must be installed at the tire rate maximum. For the POS 16inchers, that limiter is 117 MPH.

To get rid of this limiter you will have to have it programmed out.
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 02:46 PM
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i have f1 eagle 17 inch tires what better tire could i have
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 04:27 PM
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Then you got hosed. You have the Z-rated tires, but still the 117 limiter.
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 05:05 PM
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maybe it is because you have a vert??
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Old Sep 27, 2002 | 07:09 AM
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Weird that an SS would have it. Anyhoo, my Z came with the Goodyear Eagles and had the speed limiter. I bumped it up with HPP3.
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