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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 04:24 PM
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Default governor on 3800 engne
Is there a governor on 3800,because my SS wont go over 100?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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Most likely there is. I wanna say that the SS goes over 120mph with one but dont quote me on that.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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yes it is governed from the factory. aftermarket tunes can disable the speed governor though.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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lol and my 3100 is governed to 115
 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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It's a speed limiter in the PCM software. Are you looking to remove that limit?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 10:22 PM
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ive had my 3800 at 135..... is that what they top at? I couldnt go any faster cause the end of the track was approaching so i had to brake. Seemed pretty quick to me
 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 11:20 PM
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The governor is set to 125 for the SS's and 115 for the LS's
 
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 08:13 AM
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My 06 3.5L was set for 107. I got that removed with the tune.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 09:54 AM
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Yes I wanna remove it. I haven't really tried to go over 100 with this weather
 
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by killerBee
Yes I wanna remove it. I haven't really tried to go over 100 with this weather
You mean on a public road... right?
 
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