what do you think about the MSD knock alert

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Aug 8, 2007 | 07:50 AM

alexsracing

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what do you think about the MSD knock alert

what do you think about the MSD knock alert

http://www.msdignition.com/tool_8.htm

Aug 8, 2007 | 11:00 AM

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Re: what do you think about the MSD knock alert (alexsracing)

Haven't heard much about the MSD but my buddy with a 360whp SVT has a J&S Safeguard on his and it works flawlessly.

Oct 27, 2007 | 09:38 AM

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Re: what do you think about the MSD knock alert (Boosted2.0)

anyone else have any more info about the MSD unit ? im thinking of getting one after talking to Larry.

Oct 28, 2007 | 07:44 PM

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Re: what do you think about the MSD knock alert (alexsracing)

bump.....?

Oct 29, 2007 | 04:26 PM

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Re: what do you think about the MSD knock alert (zex_cool)

I've played around with the msd on a dyno.It is no were near sensitive enough to be helpful.The j&s is a lot more money for a reason.

Oct 29, 2007 | 06:16 PM

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turboxs makes one too. old news..

dont know why you would need one though ?

Oct 29, 2007 | 06:17 PM

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Re: (mike93eh2)

what do you use to tune your timing ?

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Oct 29, 2007 | 06:20 PM

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i have it on my car
and have used it to tune 4 cars on the dyno

works fine

Oct 29, 2007 | 06:26 PM

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Re: (zex_cool)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zex_cool »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what do you use to tune your timing ?</TD></TR></TABLE>

dyno ?

Oct 29, 2007 | 06:28 PM

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Re: (USDM 4G VTEC)

what "sensitivity" setting do you use ? and how much knock would you say is "ok" ?

Oct 29, 2007 | 08:21 PM

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Re: (mike93eh2)

sorry ill rephrase, what do you use to monitor knock ?

Oct 29, 2007 | 08:27 PM

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anybody still use det. cans?

Oct 30, 2007 | 03:24 AM

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Re: (zex_cool)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zex_cool »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sorry ill rephrase, what do you use to monitor knock ? </TD></TR></TABLE>

i take my cars to experienced honda tuners.

Oct 30, 2007 | 05:47 AM

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Re: (mike93eh2)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mike93eh2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i take my cars to experienced honda tuners.</TD></TR></TABLE>

thats good. i on the other hand wanna try and do it myself w/o any experience. thats why im looking at anything that might help me tune. *hint* *hint*

Oct 30, 2007 | 02:00 PM

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Re: (zex_cool)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zex_cool »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

thats good. i on the other hand wanna try and do it myself w/o any experience. thats why im looking at anything that might help me tune. *hint* *hint*

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spend the extra money and have someone that knows what theyre doing tune it. it will be money well spent.