Author Topic: 210 speed limiter (Read 3026 times)

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...

Boyracer · « **Reply #1 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

nickmpower · « **Reply #2 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

gkaos · « **Reply #3 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

mkodama · « **Reply #4 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.