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DISCUSSION => Swaps, Turbos, Buildups => Topic started by: gkaos on May 26, 2008, 12:01:07 PM

Title: 210 speed limiter
Post by: gkaos on May 26, 2008, 12:01:07 PM

Recently i bought an m42 from a 318ti automatic and fitted it in my e36.The problem is i have a speed limiter at 210km/h.Why is this happening?Is it because the engine was from an automatic car?Any easy way to fix it?I would appreciate some help guys..thanx...

Title: 210 speed limiter
Post by: Boyracer on May 26, 2008, 03:29:47 PM

Ummmmmm... I think you will find that no M42 powered vehicle will go faster then 213 kmh from factory, they are aerodynamically limited :p

Title: 210 speed limiter
Post by: nickmpower on May 26, 2008, 04:21:57 PM

wait, thats like 130mph

did you switch the computer? you might need to get a chip to fix it

Title: 210 speed limiter
Post by: gkaos on May 27, 2008, 01:28:43 AM

Quote from: nickmpower;50087

wait, thats like 130mph

did you switch the computer? you might need to get a chip to fix it

Which computer? I use the ecu from the 318ti m42(it was a automatic though) My vehicle does not have trip cumputer if you mean that.Anyone has an automatic m42?Maybe they are limited to 210km/h

Title: 210 speed limiter
Post by: mkodama on June 05, 2008, 02:35:31 PM

Some bmws came with a 130mph speed limiter, others a 155mph speed limiter.  ECU software upgrades from reputable engine tuners (like Dinan for example) remove this limiter.