Knock Sensor
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I'm thinking about getting a knock sensor when doing my service soon. Reason is it's an Sti2 with 260 bhp and I've been told that on full throttle the sti's can knock a bit and this is what our scoobies are famous for and melted pistons result. I run on 97 or 98 ron as recommended but is there still a worry re knocking?
I have to ask these questions - my baby is only 2 months old to me!!
Colin
I have to ask these questions - my baby is only 2 months old to me!!
Colin
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You can get a Knocklink from Scoobymania or BRDevelopments amongst others.
This will either link to the standard Knock sensor and display noise on LEDs or to a new wideband sensor you can fit.
This will either link to the standard Knock sensor and display noise on LEDs or to a new wideband sensor you can fit.
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yes there is. However on an STi the map is for 100RON not 97-98 like UK fuel and it may reach its retard limits and knock esp if you used 95RON petrol. You could consider octane booster- NF or Millers seem to be in vogue. This would increase your safety margins.
A more expensive option is a remap, which would give you extra safety and performance.
A more expensive option is a remap, which would give you extra safety and performance.
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Cheers John. This forum is great! Every time I post a question I get well informed advice back!
Think I'll get one of these sensors now.
btw - was it you I spoke to at a Knockhill track day November 1999 when i wrote an article for CCC ?
Think I'll get one of these sensors now.
btw - was it you I spoke to at a Knockhill track day November 1999 when i wrote an article for CCC ?
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I think we should call this the John Banks forum! John, you always seem to any everyone's questions!
Talking of knocklinks, I know what the knocklink from BRD looks like but apparently the Scoobymania device isn't as bulky with regards to the led display and I have been trying to get some pictures from them but they didn't have any when they replied to my e-mail. Has anyone on here got any piccys?
Thanks
Scott
Talking of knocklinks, I know what the knocklink from BRD looks like but apparently the Scoobymania device isn't as bulky with regards to the led display and I have been trying to get some pictures from them but they didn't have any when they replied to my e-mail. Has anyone on here got any piccys?
Thanks
Scott
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