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Old Mar 29, 2001 | 12:58 PM
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When i bought my 89 formula 350 firebird the kid who used to own it said he couldn't ever get it passed 120 but i have got it up to 135 what is up with that? I never did n e mods. Does it have a govenor and it just stopped working or what?? Like i said I got it to 135 but that was a little to fast for me! I have a 700r4 trans

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Old Mar 29, 2001 | 01:10 PM
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Bout it from a kid....he coulda been lying.
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Old Mar 29, 2001 | 01:14 PM
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Nah I know him. He is only a year younger than me that is the only reason I called him a kid. But for real is there a govenor???
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Old Mar 29, 2001 | 07:17 PM
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It's not a 'governor' in the true sense. The computer shuts your fuel off @ xmph.

This can be solved by rigging a switch to the vss wire. Don't leave it off or the SES light will come on. (How often do you go this fast anyway?)

or the correct way. get a new prom with the speed limited disabled.

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Old Mar 30, 2001 | 08:42 PM
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no speed limiter on a formula 350.
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Old Apr 1, 2001 | 02:13 PM
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So what would you think my top speed would be if I have no speed limiter?? I have got it up to 135 and it is a smooth ride, no vibration or anything.
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Old Apr 1, 2001 | 08:23 PM
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145 if its in good condition.
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