From what I understand, the governor is a part of the Engine Control Module so I guess I'm wondering if anyone has any advice. I don't necessarily want to use an inline switch between the transmission and the ECM, because I don't want to lose track of mileage (and commit fraud)... but I'd love to know if anyone knows of a way to remove the governor and perhaps replace the instrument cluster with a speedometer that registers more than 110mph?

I'm asking this questions specifically because I want to go race the 1/4 Mile at the local Drag Strip but I don't want to be hindered or get incorrect results on my time/speed based on the fact that my governor kicks in at 110mph.

Any advice?

Thanks!

 

well, given the fact that you know every single thing that i've done to my car... oh wait, that's right... you don't. my governor kicked in before i hit a 1/4 mile in a race where i smoked an RX-8 recently. unless you wanna give some helpful advice, don't bother replying.

i am looking into a cluster conversion for the cav that takes it up to 140mph but... i'm not sure how just replacing the instrument cluster with one that reads up to 140mph is going to eliminate the governor. kinda doubt it actually. found it here: http://www.blackcatcustom.com/Cavalier.htm

 

oh my lord. i'm not going to post everything i've done. go look at the ROTM section if you want that. and that doesn't actually include EVERYTHING i've done to the engine. not to mention what i plan to do.

i'm not here to brag NOR argue. i am hoping to get this car to the point where exceeding 110mph in a 1/4 mile is a joke. i'm planning on upgrading the suspension and various engine mods... none of which pertain to the question at hand.

which again, is simply about replacing the instrument cluster so that i can see how fast i'm going once i exceed 110mph. is that too much to ask without catching smartass responses?

as for your latest suggestion-- i figured this post was placed most appropriately in this, the "Engine & Internal" section. i'm questioning the removal of a governor, as its integrated into the ECM. if this needs to be moved, fine. logic told me to post here.

 

I have a 05 cav as well and it hits 105mph and shuts off. how can i fix this issue??

 

The only way you can remove the ECM integrated speed limiter is to buy a programmer or chip that will do this for you.

 

I just thought I'd throw this in there... http://www.dragtimes.com/Chevrolet-C...slip-8469.html