Adding a knock sensor (SOHC)

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Old May 3, 2010 | 05:59 AM
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Default Adding a knock sensor (SOHC)

I wanna add a knock sensor to my Z6 turbo build.
Can I just use one off of a Y8 block?
Is there any aftermarket ones available?
My EMS is S300, so it has a spot for it to be read.
Just trying to see whats out there.
Not having one is kinda scary in a way.
Any help will be appreciated.
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Old May 3, 2010 | 09:40 AM
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i'm putting a z6 into my 97 civic.
i'm converting it to OBD1 (for the ability to tune) so i won't be needing the knock sensor.
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Old May 3, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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But on a High HP motor I would like to know if its knocking.
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Old May 3, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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You can use an aftermarket system like the J and S safeguard (http://www.jandssafeguard.com/). They work well.
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 02:01 AM
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Bump for the same old link but new stuff.
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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make a det can. that way you dont rely on electronics to tell you something the human ear can detect much more accurately.
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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We're actually in the process of testing out a knock sensor adapter for the D16. We will post up pics, shortly.

Here it is ....


Last edited by Golden Eagle; Dec 1, 2010 at 03:50 PM.
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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