could chips that cancel the knock sensor and rev limiter potentially harm the engine? and do you really need the knock sensor, im new to the import world just need a little help

 

What is a 'Knock Sensor''?

The knock sensor (KS) are commonly found on modern injection engines (carburetor engines do not have them installed), but NOT all injection engines use a KS. It is a sensor that outputs a small electrical signal on detecting 'engine knock'. Its related to ignition timing and fuel detonation within the cylinder head. On receiving a knock signal, the ECU (Engine Control Unit) will temporarily adjust (retard) the ignition timing to prevent the condition.

Some engine systems with a KS can detect engine knock in an individual cylinder. Timing for that cylinder alone will be retarded by the ECU until knock ceases.

So basically, the KS is used to stop the engine detonating (destroying) itself when the engine is running.

 

ok thanks, and if i am bolting on a d16y8 intake manifold will i still be able to use my throttle body and fuel rails and stuff on my d16y7?

 

yes ma'am

 

is it difficult to connnect everything to the new intake?

 

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not if you're using an auto manifold.

Auto manifold makes it totally plug and play.

 

ok because i have and automatic, and i was wondering when i take the head off and but the vtec head on will the fuel rails and throttle body still be there from my y7

 

Not quite sure what you're saying but you can use the y7 tb and injectors.

 

ok, oh yeah what is the maximum miles you would suggest on a vtec head that i should buy

 

Well you want below 90K I would look for like 55K miles or less but thats just me. Anything over 90 you dont have a clue how it was driven what is the matter with it various different things.

 

Call hmotors for a y8 head. Should be decent pricing and you know it'll have low miles.