programable ecu?
08-14-2005, 07:17 PM
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well i sure hope they find something. after im done modding my cobalt it will be able to go a hell of a lot faster then 105 which it tops out at on the base coupe. im gonna be ripped if they dont come up w/ anything 
08-14-2005, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by twandamon
why would the base and the ls have different top speeds?
I think i maybe be able to shed some light on the differences. First lets start with the US. limiters are based on tire rating, so if the LS has the 16" wheels it will have a higher limiter then the base wheels. In canada we just dont have limiters.
which is alright since NOBODY needs to be going that fast anyways!
08-14-2005, 10:32 PM
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My 05 base also shuts off at 105... that aggravates the **** out of me.
Anyways, where I live, there is no one around... wide open and deserted. Maximum velocity is attainable!
Scott
Anyways, where I live, there is no one around... wide open and deserted. Maximum velocity is attainable!
Scott
08-14-2005, 10:59 PM
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I know with the IONs the ION-3 has a higher limiter because it has a sport tuned suspension and 16" wheels...
I'm assuming maybe the equivalent to the ION 3 with the Cobalt is the same and the base models are cut out earlier...my ION-2 cuts out at 109.
I'm assuming maybe the equivalent to the ION 3 with the Cobalt is the same and the base models are cut out earlier...my ION-2 cuts out at 109.
08-14-2005, 11:03 PM
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Dude SWEET!!!!!
Originally Posted by twandamon
why would the base and the ls have different top speeds?
That is nice. I have a base coupe in arrival blue as well. Think im going with the rk sport. What size are the wheels and is the exhaust functionable or just tips? Very sweet ride like a lot. Whos the chick any more pics?
08-15-2005, 12:47 AM
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thanks for the compliment. the rims are 17's and they are just tips. because i was waiting to get a header and them dump my money into it. you should see my car now. looks a lil different from those pics. ss wing and tinted windows.
08-15-2005, 12:57 AM
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IN THE MAIL......Pacesetter Header, Injen Intake,
08-15-2005, 01:13 AM
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gravana tuning.....they are for the 2.2 cavi...........yes u will need to do some welding.......i acutally havent orderd them yet becuz i am fighting with the place i orderd something else from......so i wanna get this settled befor i order them
08-15-2005, 11:34 PM
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Cars are limited by thier tire ratings. People who didnt buy the preformance tires(Z rated) with thier z28/trans ams got limted at 115 also.
Honestly, why would you drive faster than your tires are safe at?
My cavie kicks out of gear at 115; my Camaro has seen 150+ and the Cobalt has seen 120....
Honestly, why would you drive faster than your tires are safe at?
My cavie kicks out of gear at 115; my Camaro has seen 150+ and the Cobalt has seen 120....
08-16-2005, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Funkhousert
What is your limiter set at now? I have hit 125 in my LS Coupe and I have not changed anything since the purchase.
liar, computer tops off at 120, then limits it
i hit it in 4th gear in my LS sport coupe
its based on tire ratings, but i think you can get it reflashed at the dealership, but i dunno how that would affect your warranty
08-17-2005, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Funkhousert
I will take a pic of the speedometer. I have did this 4 times now! Thaks though!
hmmmmmmm, maybe a tailwind??
ive tested it out too, and at 120 it wont do anything more
make sure the pic is high res
08-18-2005, 08:05 AM
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Okay -
Digital Horsepower is working on some software that will allow you reflash your Ecotec PCM.
Also I believe Brittney Kindle is running a AEM unit, Im not sure its plug-n-play but I'm sure AEM believes this will be a serious contender for the domestic tuner crowd, but don't expect to see it anytime soon.
Also http://www.rsmracing.com/ is suppose to offer flashing of the PCM
Seems the software for the PCM is also available from GM Racing, so I don't know what that means...
You can always go with a piggy-back solution. The new Greddy Ulimate E-Manage offers some options no other piggy-back does and there a few J-bodies using these.
Digital Horsepower is working on some software that will allow you reflash your Ecotec PCM.
Also I believe Brittney Kindle is running a AEM unit, Im not sure its plug-n-play but I'm sure AEM believes this will be a serious contender for the domestic tuner crowd, but don't expect to see it anytime soon.
Also http://www.rsmracing.com/ is suppose to offer flashing of the PCM
Seems the software for the PCM is also available from GM Racing, so I don't know what that means...
You can always go with a piggy-back solution. The new Greddy Ulimate E-Manage offers some options no other piggy-back does and there a few J-bodies using these.