Ok I have a 00' accord V6 coupe, now I was woundering when does the governor kick in? My friend has a 96 accord 4 banger, he said thats his kicks in at 130. also what will it affect if I get it taken off? Will it be hard to find a shop to take it off? And finally, as my car get more horse power will it keep kickin' in at 130 or where ever it is?

 

I think its part of the ecu but im not too sure. But the top end depends on the gearing and i think most auto's are geared to about the top end. But i could be wrong.

 

I have heard where people got their's taken off but nothin' else about it.

 

uhh... there is no speed governor on the Accord. I have a 99 Sedan 4cyl VTEC and ive done 143mph with more room left to go.

 

REALLY? Damn I love that, mybe some do and some don't. But I know for sure the 96 does b/c my friends stop pulling as soon as he hit 130.

 

Wait, wait where did you do 143 cuz thats pretty fast?

 

I live in Milford, PA. I live, like, 5 miles from Interstate 84 and there is a section of flats that continue for about 7 miles!!! Its fun but ive only done it once and i dont plan on doing it again.

 

ummmm yes, there is a governer and its defined on most accords at 130 mph

 

ummmmm no there isnt. My friends mitsubishi galants governor kicks in at 129mph and i blew past him, my car never shut off or sputtered. I havent touched the ECU with a computer so... i bought the car as is.

 

AH, thats why both car repair books I have say it has a governor in it. ^_- For LX's lol But stock accord auto's are hard pressed to make it past 120 unless its going on some form of a downward grade. I really need to replace my transmission. Stupid wide gear ratios.....