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Old 05-20-2007, 07:19 PM
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Hi all. This si my first time posting. I have a 2007 Scion tC on Boost. Custom turbo set up with a T3/T4 60 trim. To the point, it tops out too quick. What can I do to remove the Governor?

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Old 05-20-2007, 07:31 PM
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you would have to have a EMS to bypass it I believe. You would need to post a little more information about your custom kit f you really desired more "helpful" feedback.
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There's a bunch of speed limiter eliminators...

Try HKS Speed.Limiter.Defencer, that's what I use, my friend tapped it into the ECU. It's just a little E-box about 4inches square.

I got it used for 60bucks from the guy who installed it! (free install too.)
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Stop racing on public roads. Your car is too slow to trap that high in the quarter mile and you won't be hitting those speeds in auto-x courses either.

And even if you did manage to remove the electronic limiter, your car gears out at around 134mph.
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You forgot about road course Mr. smartie pants. I dont liek auto-x. Yes i street race. Thank you forpinks. I will look into that.
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hmm
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stick to the public roads its cheaper lol
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maimi hu? I am also in south Florida. I have only heard of another white boosted one and just the other day i saw a black one..... oh! and another black turbo one i saw at moroso
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Originally Posted by Crayola_G
stick to the public roads its cheaper lol
until someone gets hurt/killed or pulled over...insurance, tickets, points...just something to consider.
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Originally Posted by BlindDrifter
maimi hu? I am also in south Florida. I have only heard of another white boosted one and just the other day i saw a black one..... oh! and another black turbo one i saw at moroso
what did the car at moroso run?
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14.8 at 99 with a 2.2 60'
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Old 05-21-2007, 01:42 AM
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seriously though, toyota needs to give up the code so we can rework their ecu's!!
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for real though. It makes no sense as 5th gear tops out at 130 anyway before redlining. So it serves no purpose
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Old 05-21-2007, 02:08 AM
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Yeah I'd say a 6th gear would be the easiest way. I dont see that happeneing anytime.......ever.
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i guess. Since the gearing is not sufficient i wont worry about it.
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did you hear about the dude that got his driver's license suspended for 20 years sucks to be him!!!
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You need a good e-manage. Don't be stupid the car goes the speed it goes for a reason because the car will lose control at greater speeds. If you are into auto sports you will see that the worst crashes are caused by aero parts flying off.
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greddy emanage ultimate will solve your problems.
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Emanage wont do that you need a standalone ECU.

But with the tC gearing its pointless because you pretty much Redline at 130 anyway or would.

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Old 05-21-2007, 02:53 AM
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Well then, what can remove teh rev limiter? And would you have to have a built block to run like that?
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