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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 09:12 AM
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Dose anyone know how fast an N/A 1993 SSE is limited at, and how fast anyone has got one to go with out a governor?
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 09:48 AM
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Dose anyone know how fast an N/A 1993 SSE is limited at, and how fast anyone has got one to go with out a governor?
108mph, and nobody had removed the speed limiter to my knowledge on an SSE, other than Turtle (and he has a 92 with a seriously built 95 motor, and the same chip I run).
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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Thank you willwren, hopefully I will be able to find out how fast it will go with out the govenor sometime in the future (when I can affor mod'*)
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 11:05 AM
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115mph.
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Sigma
Thank you willwren, hopefully I will be able to find out how fast it will go with out the govenor sometime in the future (when I can affor mod'*)
If you put your year, model, and mods in your signature it will help out alot.

What you're thinking of doing is pretty spooky. Especially on an SSE. Before even thinking of it (which I don't suggest), you should do the following:

Install ANOTHER trans cooler, or replace yours with a larger unit.
Upgrade your tires to Z rated, and make damn sure they're balanced well. Consider siping.
Upgrade your front brakes to slotted rotors and ceramic pads. Replace rear pads.
Replace/upgrade all the suspension bushings and bolts.
Consider lowering the car at least an inch. 2" would be better.

Then chip the car to remove the speed limiter, and consider re-thinking your attempt at a land speed record.
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 01:31 PM
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Ok, thank you for all the info on what I should do, I will keep it in mind. I had all ready thought of changing the tires because the yokohamas I have are only rated for a max of 112 MPH. and I do plan on having all the systems (suspension, drivetrain, etc.) checked when I have the money. I already need some suspension work needed because the struts are starting to go and I need to replace the brakes soon anyways. The 2 in. lowering may be a problem because I live on gravel roads. but thank you again
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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oh yah, I think that 125-130 would be quite fast enough for me untill I gain more expirence. (which will take a while). o heck that is really quite fast too.
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