a good question

[crazyblackness]

so the rev limiter kicks in at about 114 in fourth at near redline and at about 118-119 in fifth at a lower rpm. does this mean the more performance mods i install the higher the limiter will be. it seems it would be this way.

[BLLDOGG]

Re: a good question

nope. your speed limiter hits at 118mph. so unless you do something to your computer to adjust or remove that limitation, you are confined to that point.

[crazyblackness]

Re: a good question

then howcome its at a higher speed when im in fifth instead of fourth? a jetta outran me coming home from galveston one night when i hit 114 but then a second later i switched to fifth and i got up to 118 before it suddenly slowed down again

[BLLDOGG]

Re: a good question

well, when you hit your rev limiter in 4th, that stopped your ability to continue producing more power and speed. but, when you got into fifth, your gearing reduced, slowing the engine, allowing you to continue making power and speed. the catch is that when you hit 118, you didnt hit the rev limiter nor did you hit your peak power production, you just reached a limit programed into your computer proventing you from going any faster in speed. this speed is set due to factors like tire rating and such. so, no matter how much more power you produce, you will not go past 118ish without some computer modifications. did i explain that good enough?

[crazyblackness]

Re: a good question

ya you did and this sucks ***. is there any way to remove it by myself w/o going to get it professionally removed?

[BLLDOGG]

Re: a good question

you would have to buy a hypertech, or some other power chip type thing, get some type of tuning software or mail-in tune. I dont know of anywhere other than those options to have it fixed.

[crazyblackness]

Re: a good question

alright. appreciate it

[kristen]

Re: a good question

if you put more power to your car, you will just reach the rev limiter faster

[hockeyman]

Re: a good question

if you put more power to your car, you will just reach the rev limiter faster

I think we have our "Quote Of The Day!" :banana:

[99camaro-3.8]

Re: a good question