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Old 29 April 2010, 09:50 PM
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Default where do you mount a knock sensor?

Im assuming you dont remove the stock knock sensor in its stock location, so im wondering wheres best to mount the sensor for my knock link if my assumptions correct?
Old 29 April 2010, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by wrighty338
Im assuming you dont remove the stock knock sensor in its stock location, so im wondering wheres best to mount the sensor for my knock link if my assumptions correct?


Hmm,maybe next to the knock!
Old 29 April 2010, 10:21 PM
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yes but where, there needs to be a threaded hole to bolt it on..of which there are non immediatly around the standard knock location.
Old 29 April 2010, 10:27 PM
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Normal location is in the unused M8 boss at the upper rear of the left hand block, beneath the front of the intercooler.

If you don't have aircon you can mount it above the no. 2 piston, which is a more sensitive location, although you'll need an M10 fine to M8 adapter made up.
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Thank you splitpin
Old 29 April 2010, 10:48 PM
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Inlet manifold works well too.

People still using 90s KnockLinks?
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Inlet manifold works well too.

People still using 90s KnockLinks?
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As Splitpin said above




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Originally Posted by BOB'5
Inlet manifold works well too.
Not as well as bolted directly to the block.

People still using 90s KnockLinks?
You still selling that primitive KS3/4 gadget?
Old 29 April 2010, 11:41 PM
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Transmission noise is less of an issue when fitting to the inlet manifold with something less sophisticated like the knocklink.

You beat my KS3 reply with your quick edit

Best device on the market.
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Transmission noise is less of an issue when fitting to the inlet manifold with something less sophisticated like the knocklink.

You beat my KS3 reply with your quick edit

Best device on the market.
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
Best device on the market.
"On the market" being the operative term.
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cheers boys
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Bl**dy site...

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