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[smokinAMD]

Originally posted by 3.4Alero@Apr 19 2004, 03:06 PM
You people need to calm down. There are more than a few of us who could benefit from this, because we DO road race at various tracks. When I hit the speed limiter on the back stretch where I race, it's before my braking point, which means I just lost time. Oh, and by the way, I learned road racing by doing driving schools and open lapping days with professional instructors.
Well said.

[dadirtybulldog]

3.4, don't nobody have to calm down dog :angry: we all have our own opinions.... i will state mine

[Pacho]

Does anyone know the top speed of the 3.4 alero v6 with the governor disconnected?

[bnight04]

can u just dissconect it .......without having another chip
i dont think so but

[Sportalero]

Originally posted by mfuller@Apr 20 2004, 09:31 PM

Assuming you have tires designed to support the increased speed ceiling, a stock 3400-powered Alero will lose the aerodynamic fight somewhere around 127MPH.
Speaking from experience???

[Sportalero]

Originally posted by dadirtybulldog@Apr 19 2004, 11:27 PM
3.4, don't nobody have to calm down dog :angry: we all have our own opinions.... i will state mine
In actuality, 3.4 is right when he recommends that everyone calm down. Quite a few of you gave narrow-minded opinions on what YOU THINK he wants to do this for, but never factored in the other reasons that would make this mod an "advantage" instead of just dangerous. 3.4 mentioned road racing. I sure could use this in those "no man's land" like hurst said. From your way of thinking, it's like you're saying that everyone that has purchased an ASE chip is a speednut just waiting to crash. Hurst post didn't say "I need to be able to go 120 so i can blow pass Hondas on the interstate". But that's how you interpretted it, which is a very pessimistic view to have for a person you don't know.

[1WhiteOSV]

Originally posted by Fast Eddie@Mar 25 2004, 04:42 AM
Besides I would want to know how fast I'm going.
AMEN!...I WOULD TOO! Though I DO have a question..for those who HAVE done the VSS override mod..what's the FASTEST the Alero will do? Does it just end up being drag limited? (i know the speedometer doesnt work while using the mod but get some1 w/ a car that can hit 150+ and have them tail you)

[Final-Reality]

I've never done it myself but of course it would be drag limited, like pretty much any car. My guess is ~135-140 for the 2.4/ECOTEC and 140-145 maybe for the V6... but that's speculation because the V6 has a lower power band so it may be further away from it's peak HP than the 4 cylinders are when approaching top speed.

In short, 135-140mph would be the top speed of an Alero...

[1WhiteOSV]

Originally posted by Final-Reality@Apr 22 2004, 03:37 AM

In short, 135-140mph would be the top speed of an Alero...
:rolleyes: ...sigh...I wish the Alero would just be able to go 140+ factory! GRR! or at least 125ish like the GAGT does (SAME bunnyIN MOTOR!)

[Steve03TropicTeal]

d00d, going that fast is so nuts.

what if there is a nail in the road or a piece of glass you dont see and you have a blowout cuz your tires or so damn hot.

That would be damn scary. Thats not worth it to me, My Alero has only been above 65mph once, that was to test where the limiter was, and ill never do it gain.

[2000NavyAleroGLS]

The alero can really go 127mph stock. Thats pretty good. Most cars can't hit that if they didn't have limiters that are in the same class as the Alero.

[Final-Reality]

Originally posted by Steve03TropicTeal@Apr 23 2004, 12:14 AM
d00d, going that fast is so nuts.

what if there is a nail in the road or a piece of glass you dont see and you have a blowout cuz your tires or so damn hot.

That would be damn scary. Thats not worth it to me, My Alero has only been above 65mph once, that was to test where the limiter was, and ill never do it gain.
Wow you really live life on the edge.

It's true though, at 86mph your tires light the road on fire and you go back to the future.

[misslindseysue]

LOL. Above 65? I'm a fairly law-abiding citizen, but I'll admit to testing the limiter once or twice. In my younger, stupider days, of course. ;) Aleros run real good around 80mph, too. At least mine does. I think that's the speed limit around here.

Wait... Steve, you live in Detroit, and you've never been above 65? The limit's 70 on most of the highways once you get out of town. Hell, where 696 starts here, most people go 75 and 80.

[mlcroy20]

It's true though, at 86mph your tires light the road on fire and you go back to the future

^^LMAO...

Honestly I've tested the speed limiter once or twice down here.. we have some really nice 6 and 8 laned Highways that are deserted on the week nights! But, even in regular traffic down here you usually cruise at like 80-90mph! And YES the Alero loves that speed range.. I get my best gas mileage at like 80-85mph!!! :thumbsup:

[BLK03GXS]

Ditto.. between 70 and 80 mph its all good.. the fuel gods turn their heads, and let my car ge fuel efficent

[sound_xtreme]

it works with the 3400 robbie did it with his a long time ago. just unplug i think the purple? sensor in your tranmission or some poop like that. you wont have a speedometer tho.

[Sportalero]

Originally posted by sound_xtreme@May 3 2004, 06:15 PM
it works with the 3400 robbie did it with his a long time ago. just unplug i think the purple? sensor in your tranmission or some poop like that. you wont have a speedometer tho.
If he did, it's a very well-kept secret. Surprised he never posted a how-to on it <_<

[Final-Reality]

Originally posted by Sportalero@May 3 2004, 03:55 PM
If he did, it's a very well-kept secret. Surprised he never posted a how-to on it <_<
I posted one, it's in the how-to section IIRC..

[Final-Reality]

Nope, it doesnt work... it's not a pretty hack but it works if you're desperate to go fly faster than 108mph and into the FUTURE

[Sportalero]

^^Only if the future includes a loud boom, flames, lot of screaming, and then suddenly going black PERMANENTLY.

[99aleroGLS]

not you have to sign a waver saying that the dealership or gm cant be held responsible

[Sundayalero]

Originally posted by Final-Reality@May 3 2004, 07:48 PM
Nope, it doesnt work... it's not a pretty hack but it works if you're desperate to go fly faster than 108mph and into the FUTURE
Shouldn't that be Back to the Future :P

[Final-Reality]

Originally posted by Sundayalero+May 12 2004, 11:17 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Sundayalero @ May 12 2004, 11:17 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Final-Reality@May 3 2004, 07:48 PM
Nope, it doesnt work... it's not a pretty hack but it works if you're desperate to go fly faster than 108mph and into the FUTURE
Shouldn't that be Back to the Future :P [/b][/quote]
Ah yes, maybe I forget, time travel still confuses me somewhat, what with paradox's and all.

BTW Sundayalero, take more pics of your car, it looks goddamn hot in your profile with those rims... more pics please :)

[Sundayalero]

Originally posted by Final-Reality@May 12 2004, 11:20 AM
BTW Sundayalero, take more pics of your car, it looks goddamn hot in your profile with those rims... more pics please :)
Thanks! I was waiting until after my springs were put in to take some pics, but maybe i'll post some to get the before and after shots....

And anyone who is going over 108 on a track should know how to take the speed govenor off thier ride.... Or else leave it on. period. (I wanted to stay on topic) :smokin:

[|Rev|]

Hey guys, I was testing top speed, and as soon as my car hits 110, the rms like reset or somethin, and they go down and it goes up and down up and down, is this because of a govenor, or because that is the true top speed. If I remember right, I was only at like 4800 rpms or somethin close to that.
CHow

[sheldo79]

the stock 3.4 will go 130 i did it on interstate 10 down in mississippi and i still had peddle but the gets really loose like some people said (i beat my cars when i 1st get it) :evil: but if they (gm) put somethin there like the gov its for a good reason to keep people like me from killin ourselves but i would like to see how much faster it would go. hehehe

[|Rev|]

K I was on the interstate, and I have to make a correction. When I hit 110 I am in 3rd gear at 5100 RPM's... what a ripoff, thanx for the help guys, I am gonna deal with it for now, but later on I am deffinately gonna get a chip to raise it or somethin.

[bdyman]

is it me or does it look like he has the ecotec in his avatar????
hptuners.com will be out this august with a program for us ecotec guys

[havik]

^ who |rev|? It's the 2.4L in his avatar.

[|Rev|]

yeah I got the 2.4l

[isellalerodrop]

Ok i dont want this to turn into a thats stupid and illegal type thred, I have seem this how to before but cant seem to find it now, can somone tell me were to find this or how to do it.

[slowandlow]

easy was is to pull the fuse to the insterment cluster. works on sunfires too. but problem os you have no spedo.

[1WhiteOSV]

trade alero in for a GAGT which has a limiter at like 128+

[isellalerodrop]

Is there anyway to program the limitor to a higher speed, id like to keep it on and just increase the speed before it shuts down.

[misslindseysue]

Originally posted by isellalerodrop@Dec 7 2004, 10:22 AM
Is there anyway to program the limitor to a higher speed, id like to keep it on and just increase the speed before it shuts down.
Yes, but not with anything that's available to you. You can raise it with a new PCM, or disable it altogether by one of the methods already mentioned.

[jackal2000]

Originally posted by VTOLDS@Dec 7 2004, 10:59 AM
my friends dad did it on his Silverado so he wouldn't go over his lease agreement mileage
thats an awesome idea. woulda been funny if he had forgotten about it and taken it in to the dealership for services ands they found it! lol

[Vtolds]

He does his own work he is a RV mechanic so he has the know how. Otherwise he drives a Escort to just do his normal driving and truck fortowing and work and stuff.

[mike2002]

whats this wire i put a switch on, or "cut" do disable the odometer and speedlimiter? pm me please! 2001 3.4

[alerospeed2003]

i hate that my car won't go faster than 110 mph.......is there any way to get around the governor?? maybe a new chip from venom? i was planning on getting one anyways. i don't know if anybody has asked about this before or not, but let me know!!

[Vtolds]

I cant remember if there is a way for the 2.4 motor, there is the DHP PCM for the 3400. They may also do them for 2.4, not sure.

[alerospeed2003]

hey, hey....easy there........i was just asking..........i was wanting to know about it before i went and bought a bunch of engine and suspension upgrades. it's true that there would hardly ever be a need for me to accelerae past 110, but it's nice to know that i can..........personal preference i guess......

[alerosport.com]

dumb reason...

[CocoaAlero]

Originally posted by alerosport.com@Apr 3 2005, 01:24 PM
dumb reason...
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Not really, what do you care anyway.

[alerosport.com]

theres no point to go that fast in a car just cause it's nice to know that he can. Lets just try and be safe...

[Vtolds]

Originally posted by alerosport.com@Apr 4 2005, 02:51 PM
theres no point to go that fast in a car just cause it's nice to know that he can. Lets just try and be safe...
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I like knowing that my Elantra is capable of going 117mph before the govener kicks in. Its the same reason that I like knowing that my Computer is capable of playing games, or that my Electric pallet jack at work is capable of caring 3000 pounds doing 5 mph.