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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 09:04 PM
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would anyone happen to know the factory set top speed (limiter) for a 2000 SSEI?
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 09:06 PM
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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thanks, now, if this top speed limiter was gone (new chip, or eprom, ive forgotton the correct term) what kind of top end would i be looking at?
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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Lets just say you dont want to be caught on the hwy doing it, and you will need higher rated tires. I think the fastest is 201 mph. 150-175 have been done by a select few.
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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Tires yes, but gotta think aerodynamics, car weight, lift and drag etc at those speeds.

Unless you are properly suited to go those speeds....dont. Even with a chip.
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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Obviously, he is going to need heavy mods anyway to get up in that rare air.
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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wow, well, i didnt ever really think it would get past 150, thats pretty amazing, my friends porche 944 *spelling* tops out at 160, and just to think that a big heavy comfy american car can out do that.... haha.... it makes me laugh, there is no way i ever plan on going that fast, at least on public roads. but thanks guys
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I would at night and with very little traffic!
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Originally Posted by JAYHITMAN
I would at night and with very little traffic!
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 01:13 PM
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should have sent Jim those. He hit 140 up on the 4?? hwy. He lives to tell the story
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