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Old 02-13-2009, 04:04 AM
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Alright, I'm on my way into work today, it's about 5 am, nobody on the road... so I'm thinking alright let's open her up a little on the highway. I take off and I'm just climbing through the gears and then no sooner when I hit just above 140mph she gives up on me. The only time I've seen this before was on my '98 Dakota but then I added the Hypertech Programmer and turned off the governor. Can anybody verify for me that these cars do have a governor on them and if not why would my RT do this? I know it has 150+ mph capabilities!

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Old 02-13-2009, 04:18 AM
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It is limited on top speed. If you get the Predator tuner you can change the limit.
Old 02-13-2009, 11:36 AM
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Had mine dynoed after adding kooks headers and x pipe and the speed limiter took it out at 145. Ordered tuner to remedy this problem
Old 02-13-2009, 06:42 PM
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They must be afraid that flimsy plastic grill can't take the speed. I've not pushed mine above 130 . Doubt if I will . But I'd like for it to run free if I want it to.
Old 02-13-2009, 09:48 PM
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That is the only thing I miss about the EVO 8, 160 no prob, no gov, beat up kidneys!



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