how to remove "the governor"
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how to remove "the governor" - 1/22/2007 1:36:09 PM
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jah19862003
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I own a 2000 blazer LT and it maxes out at around 98-99 mph is there any way to remove "the governor" so I can reach a faster top speed ??
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RE: how to remove "the governor" - 1/22/2007 9:01:03 PM
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Dabber
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Why would ya wanna??? In a blazer no less
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RE: how to remove "the governor" - 1/23/2007 3:41:38 PM
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pilgrim
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I agree - I've hit the governor once, and I don't think it would be wise to go any faster. Governor is probably built into the ECU anyway - not a place where it's productive to start trying modifications.
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RE: how to remove "the governor" - 1/23/2007 4:08:35 PM
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94Blaze
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you can buy my blazer, i have topped it out at 115 hahahaha
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RE: how to remove "the governor" - 1/23/2007 8:19:54 PM
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swartlkk
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^^^ Let me add to this. ^^^
Before doing something like increasing the speed limiter in your vehicle, you MUST make sure that your vehicle is safe enough to sustain speeds in excess of the limit. Not only must your vehicle be in tip top shape mechanically, but your tires MUST be of a higher speed rating than the speed you want to be going. Also, your tires must be at the appropriate pressure. If the speed rating is too low or the pressure is too low or too high, this could result in tread seperation, which at high speed is something to be avoided at all costs.
As always, keep it on the track. Recklessly exceeding the speed limit on public roads, either close to empty or completely deserted) will only get you or someone else hurt or worse, dead.
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RE: how to remove "the governor" - 1/23/2007 8:59:15 PM
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AMEN to that, Kyle. These were NOT made to run at speeds higher than the limit or even near the limit, safely.
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RE: how to remove "the governor" - 1/24/2007 12:10:54 PM
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pilgrim
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That's right. Remember, this is a vehicle with a high center of gravity and significant wind resistance. It was not made to go more than 100 MPH, and doing so on public roads with this vehicle is unsafe for you and for others.
I'm not trying to be preachy, I'm pointing out that speeds over 100 are outside the design limits of this vehicle in stock form, and therefore unwise.
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RE: how to remove "the governor" - 1/24/2007 1:08:30 PM
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I'm not saying going fast ain't fun. I had my 99 Camaro up around the 210km point once.(Built for it) The blazer on the other hand I had up to about 150km once. It Rattled and shook so much I ain't gonna do it again(for safety sake) Again I am all for goin fast if the vehicle i'm in is meant for it.
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RE: how to remove "the governor" - 1/24/2007 2:34:17 PM
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blazerlt01
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as said you have to reprogram your speed limiter or there are chips out there that you could by to replace the factory ones to completely mod your ecu. yes speed  is fun i know i love it myself. but a blazer is not meant to keep up with the imports or muscle cars, so i would not bother messing with it's speed regulations.
but, on the other hand,if you're going to build the blazer for speed, i highly recommend lowering it significantly. this will dramatically decrease the chance of you rolling the blazer at higher speeds . thus making it safer 
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RE: how to remove "the governor" - 1/24/2007 4:09:41 PM
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drperry
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I know that GM sets the governor according to the speed rating of the tires on the vehicle.. Heck my old Lumina Z34 topped out at 200km/h and stuck to the track like glue.
I got my old '85 S10 up to at least 140km/h on a downhill (and I was still the slowest person there, lol) but ONLY so I could make it up the other side at more than 60km/h... And it wobbled, and it rode squishy and all in all, not a good idea, lol.
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RE: how to remove "the governor" - 2/1/2007 8:20:17 AM
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blazinloud
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I had my jimmy up to 160kph and she still had more to give......that was plenty fast for me.......left a 06 dodge dakota in the dust 
and even at that speed the truck felt pretty solid.......
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RE: how to remove "the governor" - 2/1/2007 6:19:06 PM
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drperry
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If you need to go in excess of 160kph (100MPH) on a regular basis... You shouldn't have bought an SUV, lol
At least, one with 4x4, if you happen to have it...
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RE: how to remove "the governor" - 2/1/2007 8:49:29 PM
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blazinloud
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Well, we were on a highway driving home from work..........I really just wanted to see what she had.......gets up to 150 surprisingly quick
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RE: how to remove "the governor" - 2/2/2007 10:38:47 AM
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drperry
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Camaros/Firebirds were governed at 126MPH
Lumina's/Grand Prix's/Buick Regals/Cutlas Supremes/ any other W-Body were governed at 124MPH with the 3.4L TDOHC or 3.8L engines, except for the TGP which was a 3.1 turbo, governed at 124MPH, all other 3.1/3400 or smaller engines in the W's governed at 112.5 MPH
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