Howdy. I'm new to the forum and a new max owner. 98 SE automatic. I read a post from a guy who evidently has a GXE and says he's limited to 115mph and they suggested trying to change his ECU to one from an SE model. I know I did read test figures from a long term car&driver test on a 96 (i think) SE 5 spd and top speed was listed as 140. I assumed my auto might manage 130-135. Just an assumption. am i wrong and what's up with the speed limiter. I don't know much, help me out.

 

it has something to do with the comfort and convenience package, thats what ive heard, most arent limited, bt welcome to the family

 

Yeah I have a 96 SE and it is in no way limited. An accord found that out the hard way this morning. About 110-120 I was pulling away from him.

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Good luck with your new Max!

Erik

 

I got a 96 se and once i hit 120 the tach point straight on the 4k... any comments on this?

 

i read that in an auto you disable something and you can reach up to 150 mph and the top speed for a 5sp was around 142

 

the GXE's were limited to 115 because they only came w/ 'S' rated tires.

 

any info on this??

 

No 4th gen SE's have limiters. The only time there is a question is if you have a GXE. Then the only way to know for sure is to go out and try it.

 

The se only has a rev limiter not a speed cap

 

i think i may need to go out at 3 in the morning and find out for mine

 

anyone know what the deal is with I30's and speed limiters? Ive gotten my 98 I30t to 130 but didnt dare go any faster.

 

My max is 96SE w/ 5-speed.
If my brain serves me correct the top speed of 96SE 5-speed would be 145 according to the motor trend's test back in 96.
My top speed was 125mph and I had to slow it down because of the cops but the max was still pulling super hard.. go figure.