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Old 05-02-2018, 01:47 AM
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Hey everyone, I was wondering if there would be any way to cut power from a z28 with a switch or something. Such as only having 200ish horsepower on the street and then unleashing the rest when needed. I understand controlling it with your foot but I'm looking for a way to completely hinder the power until a track day and such. Any ideas?
 
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Old 05-02-2018, 07:01 AM
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nitrous, engine wont last as long as it should though
 
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Old 05-05-2018, 01:39 PM
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The engine doesn't make it's horsepower electrically, so you can't take some away that way. You could cut power to a couple of the fuel injectors. The engine would run like crap, go like a dog, and shake like hell though. But you would achieve your goal of reducing power. Lol
 
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Old 11-24-2018, 10:52 AM
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Well I guess you could put some kind of throttle stop on the car that won't allow wide open throttle, maybe something as simple as a block under the gas pedal.
It would have to be something in the way of hardware that can be installed and removed not an electrical switch.
 
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Old 11-24-2018, 05:38 PM
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Easy, buy a dozen eggs and place one between foot and pedal.
When it breaks, read Step above, replace it.
Seriously, mind control.
 
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