Can the Speed limiter be removed?

[twizyours]

I was wondering if any one knew if the speed limiter could be removed on the ES. I know on the olf F2 probe there was a wire to cut behind the dash. Any information appreciated.

[big_ben]

Why does it matter. The current horsepower of the car doesn't let it get to a high enough speed to "limit" it in the first place. You may be thinking of the rev limiter. If you remove that, I guarantee you will over rev your motor and blow it up. It's your car though, do what you want.

[BigBlue]

Are you sure there is a speed limiter on the car? Other than limited by the engine itself, I didn't think there was one. What does your car top out at?

[dmitrik4]

a five speed ES will hit redline in 5th at about 140 mph, give or take 2-3 mph. of course, a stock ES doesn't have the HP to get there, so it doesn't matter anyway. so no matter how much power your Pro makes, it's not going over 140mph.

i don't believe there is a speed governor on the ES -- of course, i could be wrong.

[fastdrvr23]

There isn't a speed limiter on the P5's... Mine is drag limited. From what I understand the drivetrains are the same for the ES and P5. Why do you want to go faster than 120MPH anyways?

[twizyours]

I really didnt want to go over 140 but the MP3 only really has like 7 more horsepower and they say they are able to go 128 I have topped out at 110. I have heard other ES doing the same as well. What is the point of trying ot raise horsepower if you go to the track to be limited. I thought that there was some kind of limiter on speed, no I would not want to remove the rev limiter. I usually do 110 I belive at 4800 RPM and it usually doesnt go much higher, but it doesnt feel like the car is out of juice.

[twizyours]

http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2876&highlight=speed+limiter

[fastdrvr23]

That's an interesting post on the other board.
I have had mine to an indicated ~125MPH on the speedometer, and it seemed like it had a little left. I simply ran out of road. *Shrug*

[tritonheat1]

There is no Governer on the Protege's basically (Drag Limited). A protege ES can easily do 120+mph. I had a 94 Protege LX and i hit 135mph with mods though. But the MP3 has only been at 130mph and that was on an incline 2. Hey Twizyours, do you have a auto or manual on your 2002 ES???? the auto's Basically top out at 112mph.

[twizyours]

I have a manual, today i got up to 118 but let off, it still wasw pulling though but I now do believe that their is no limiter. But I did notice that at 110 it paused briefly and then kept pulling it is just like a slight less pull not like a let off so I wonder if it is that slump in the Powerband and maybe last time I might I have thought that was the limiter and let off. I dont like auto's anymore but think it is good to have atleast one

[derrick1623]

fastest i got the mp3 was last saturday, comin home from biknmans house...131mph...i only slowed because i was at my exit, i really wanted to try to shut it down, to prove a point. i guess it wouldnt have anyhow, but im sure ill try again.

[twizyours]

You mean press it to the max rev shut down? Out of curiosity what was your RPM's at that speed? When I get a chance I might try to see if I can get it over 120, but I dont know will see. I to do wonder if it will shut down and when? If you do get it to shut down let us know. I don't feel their is a governer though.

[tritonheat1]

hey good job guy's, but be careful though. Anyways twizyourz i see you hit 118mph good job but don't expect to break the 123mph mark yet, cause your car is a 2002 and i see you still haven't broken it in yet, but guessing you'll break the 120+mph mark when it is broken in. We don't have a limiter or governer speed, only thing we have is a rpm fuel cutoff and is set at 7000rpms. I do believe 125mph in the MP3 is at 5700rpms.;)

[nfprotege]

I had my Pro up to 210km/h, not sure what that is in miles and my buddy with a Pro5 did about the same.

[MrFoggy]

I've gotten my P5 up to 115 on a long, boring road trip a couple weeks back. I thought it could pull a little more, but no dice. 115mph, with the petal on the floor.

Triton, you think this will rise a little bit when the engine breaks in? It has about 4500 miles on it.

[tritonheat1]

Originally posted by MrFoggy
I've gotten my P5 up to 115 on a long, boring road trip a couple weeks back. I thought it could pull a little more, but no dice. 115mph, with the petal on the floor.

Triton, you think this will rise a little bit when the engine breaks in? It has about 4500 miles on it.


Yeah i'm Pretty Sure it will rise soon after you have about 8,900+++miles on it, also i have a Injen Cai and it help it out a bit. But i'm sure after it's really broken in you'll be able to get 120+mph.;) When i jhad my MP3 at 4000miles i could only go 118mph with only a little stretch of the road, But now i have 21434miles on it and have gone 132mph, previously. Also with the Injen Cai.

[twizyours]

On my recent rode trip, I reached 128 just FYI.

[LinuxRacr]

I have had my MP3 up to 140 MPH BEFORE I got the turbo!:cool:

[igdrasil]

On my P5 - 123Mph not floored... :rolleyes:

Piece of cake and the engine was asking for more speed, had to slow down again to 80Mph :mad: ...

[tritonheat1]

Originally posted by LinuxRacr
I have had my MP3 up to 140 MPH BEFORE I got the turbo!:cool:

Even though this is a old topic, but was that on an incline or was that on a straightaway with low fuel in the tank to lighten the car up?:confused: Also was it on the stock FS motor or the Japan FS-ZE engine.

[LinuxRacr]

Originally posted by tritonheat1


Even though this is a old topic, but was that on an incline or was that on a straightaway with low fuel in the tank to lighten the car up?:confused: Also was it on the stock FS motor or the Japan FS-ZE engine.

With both the FS-DE and FS-ZE and most likely on a slight incline.

[tritonheat1]

man i've only been able to achieve (132MPH) and that was on an incline taking out a elantra and Santa fe on the way back home from Vacation coming from washington, but also i had luggage and Both mine and my dad's bowling balls in the trunk so the car kinda looked liked it was lowered. :D thanks though.:D BTW have u gone 140 with the Turbo installed or haven't even tried to go there.:eek:

[LinuxRacr]

Originally posted by tritonheat1
man i've only been able to achieve (132MPH) and that was on an incline taking out a elantra and Santa fe on the way back home from Vacation coming from washington, but also i had luggage and Both mine and my dad's bowling balls in the trunk so the car kinda looked liked it was lowered. :D thanks though.:D BTW have u gone 140 with the Turbo installed or haven't even tried to go there.:eek:

Haven't gone 140 yet with the turbo. Fastest I have been able to do is about 135. Need some tuning.

[BluMp3Turbo]

The most I have ever gone was 137 mph racing a new 3.5 Altima

[LinuxRacr]

Originally posted by BluMp3Turbo
The most I have ever gone was 137 mph racing a new 3.5 Altima

The funny thing is when I hit that speed, I was racing a 3.5 Altima too! I was in front, but bareley.:( Here comes the exhaust!:D

[tritonheat1]

Originally posted by BluMp3Turbo
The most I have ever gone was 137 mph racing a new 3.5 Altima


Is that with the MP3 Turbo'ed or MS-P and did you destroy the 3.5SE Altima or just creeped passed him. My friend's spec V barely hanged with an 3.5SE about to 100mph then the Altima Just walked away about 3-4 car lenghs and let off.:eek:

[tritonheat1]

Originally posted by LinuxRacr


The funny thing is when I hit that speed, I was racing a 3.5 Altima too! I was in front, but bareley.:( Here comes the exhaust!:D


You tooo.. whooo heeewwww:D lol can't wait till you get that exhaust and turn it up to 8Psi and i think you're ready to rock&roll. Keep up the good work(thumb)

[LinuxRacr]

With my race, I was out front, and the Altima was slowly creeping up to my bumper.

[LinuxRacr]

Originally posted by tritonheat1



You tooo.. whooo heeewwww:D lol can't wait till you get that exhaust and turn it up to 8Psi and i think you're ready to rock&roll. Keep up the good work(thumb)

Thanks. I can't wait either! It will be just like Christmas. (thumb)

[tritonheat1]

Originally posted by LinuxRacr
With my race, I was out front, and the Altima was slowly creeping up to my bumper.

isn't tha Topspeed on the 3.5SE like 137-140mph(drag limited). cause i know the previous altima's have governer at 109-112mph.

[LinuxRacr]

Originally posted by tritonheat1


isn't tha Topspeed on the 3.5SE like 137-140mph(drag limited). cause i know the previous altima's have governer at 109-112mph.

Not sure, but he was gaining slowly. When I hit 135, I stayed there for about 10 seconds, and then the Altima cut across a few lanes to exit the HWY.

[tritonheat1]

kewwwll good to hear that the MP3 turbo'ed can hang or beat a 240hp V-6 6-M.