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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 11:12 PM
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hmm i was wondering if my engine was governed, cuz when i hit about 100 it doesnt go any higher, and if it does it goes reallly slow. like 1mph every 2-3 sec...94 accord LX...or maybe my car is just slow but i heard people with my car usally can hit about 120. mmm maybe they had EX's....
Old Oct 12, 2003 | 11:41 PM
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i've hit 135 in my 6th gen...i think that's all the faster i can get it w/o altering the computer though
Old Oct 13, 2003 | 12:21 AM
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LX F22 NOTEC are limited to about 115-120.

EX F22 VTEC are about 137 (indicated)
Old Oct 13, 2003 | 01:28 AM
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98 Accord EX 4cyl: 137 Witnessed
93 Accord 2.0iLS (Euro): 220km/h Witnessed
Old Oct 13, 2003 | 08:35 AM
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Yea I have a 93 accord lx 115 is the limit.
Old Oct 13, 2003 | 08:37 AM
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F23A5 is governed at 115mph. know from experience.
Old Oct 13, 2003 | 09:37 AM
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You should be able to clear 100 MPH no problems with that car. Are your wheels/tires stock?

I hit 138 MPH following a 2003 Carrera 4S h:
Old Oct 13, 2003 | 10:22 AM
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f22b2 is governed at 115
trust me
Old Oct 13, 2003 | 01:41 PM
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look at ur rpms... if they are at or close to redline than u have reached the speed limit. ALso if u have a 5spd do ur max in 4th gear.
Old Oct 13, 2003 | 01:50 PM
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Rpms are usally low, around 4,500 - 5 just gains to slow for my liking, i have 17" rims with 215/40 Kuhmos.



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