View Poll Results: Rate the most impressive gains from your Knock Sensor Replacement.
My BUTT DYNO felt a nice HP gain.
16
30.77%
My MPG went up a little
5
9.62%
My MPG went up a lot
0
0%
My BUTT DYNO must need recalibrated, cuz I didn't feel s*#%!
7
13.46%
My BUTT DYNO measured HP gains, and I got a decent MPG gain.
11
21.15%
THIS THREAD IS STUPID!
24
46.15%
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Did ur BUTT DYNO work after KS replacement?
01-27-2005, 07:02 AM
#1
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Did ur BUTT DYNO work after KS replacement?
I've read that it's a pretty impressive gain, from some people, after a KS replacement. Others claim its hardly noticeable. some say mileage went up 2 mpg, some say its like they fixed a gas leak.
Post ur experiences with mileage and performance when u fixed ur 0304 KS code. Thanks.
I havent seen a post like this, and if I did, I cant find it.
Post ur experiences with mileage and performance when u fixed ur 0304 KS code. Thanks.
I havent seen a post like this, and if I did, I cant find it.
01-27-2005, 07:07 AM
#2
Doesn't this
Contradict this
??
And your poll wont be very useful since we can only vote once.
Originally Posted by thefed
I've read that it's a pretty impressive gain, from some people, after a KS replacement. Others claim its hardly noticeable. some say mileage went up 2 mpg, some say its like they fixed a gas leak.
Originally Posted by thefed
I havent seen a post like this, and if I did, I cant find it.
??
And your poll wont be very useful since we can only vote once.
01-27-2005, 07:09 AM
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my best 1/4 mile time w/ bad ks: 15.5 @ 88mph, 2.4 60'(17" rims/intake/ypipe/80 degrees)
my best 1/4 mile time w/ new ks: 15.0 @91mph, 2.4 60'(17" rims/intake/ypipe/80 degrees)
Both runs were within 2 weeks of another and were done at the same track, Englishtown, NJ.
I felt a huge difference in power both low and high end rpms. The most noticeable difference is off the line in 1st gear. It used to feel so week I hated my car. Gas mileage also went up abougt 2mpg in my case.
btw - this is not a "mod", consider it more like maintainence.
-Paul
my best 1/4 mile time w/ new ks: 15.0 @91mph, 2.4 60'(17" rims/intake/ypipe/80 degrees)
Both runs were within 2 weeks of another and were done at the same track, Englishtown, NJ.
I felt a huge difference in power both low and high end rpms. The most noticeable difference is off the line in 1st gear. It used to feel so week I hated my car. Gas mileage also went up abougt 2mpg in my case.
btw - this is not a "mod", consider it more like maintainence.
-Paul
01-27-2005, 08:28 AM
#9
Originally Posted by Armani
if I go to autozone and they hook up to my ecu, will their device detec the KS ghost code or not?
01-27-2005, 12:51 PM
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I've Been Hearing About All This 0304 Hype For Some Time Now. Im Guessing Everyone Is Afraid Of It Because.... It Costs 100 To Replace? Or What?
I Understand It Sucks And All...but Is This Silent Code Thrown Like Every 15k Miles Or What?
Just Wonderin
I Understand It Sucks And All...but Is This Silent Code Thrown Like Every 15k Miles Or What?
Just Wonderin
01-27-2005, 12:53 PM
#16
Originally Posted by thefed
I've Been Hearing About All This 0304 Hype For Some Time Now. Im Guessing Everyone Is Afraid Of It Because.... It Costs 100 To Replace? Or What?
I Understand It Sucks And All...but Is This Silent Code Thrown Like Every 15k Miles Or What?
Just Wonderin
I Understand It Sucks And All...but Is This Silent Code Thrown Like Every 15k Miles Or What?
Just Wonderin
It's an issue because the part is $100 and you risk major injury to your hands while changing it. I still have scars, both physical and emotional...
01-27-2005, 08:07 PM
#19
I don't believe in "feeling" the cars power. Its all metal. I need real numbers to tell me I'm going faster. When I unplugged my KS I pulled very low timing(like 17 degrees at the top of first) With it plugged in I pulled 25 degrees in the same rev band. Yet I felt no difference in power.
And I've never been able to squeal my tires when it was above 40 degrees. Is there anything wrong? I doubt it.
And I've never been able to squeal my tires when it was above 40 degrees. Is there anything wrong? I doubt it.
01-28-2005, 05:49 AM
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well ill post results when i throw the new ks on there. i got one from ebay 100 shipped. I have a meeting tomorrow at 9 am with an experienced knock sensor replacer. He's going to show me a slide show of what COULD happen to my hands. Try to scare me straight or something. I think I'll be ready after that...emotionally,mentally,mechanically, and physically
01-28-2005, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Broaner
I don't believe in "feeling" the cars power. Its all metal. I need real numbers to tell me I'm going faster.
my best 1/4 mile time w/ bad ks: 15.5 @ 88mph, 2.4 60'(17" rims/intake/ypipe/80 degrees)
my best 1/4 mile time w/ new ks: 15.0 @91mph, 2.4 60'(17" rims/intake/ypipe/80 degrees)
-Paul
01-28-2005, 08:56 AM
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Here's more "real numbers" for you:
my best 1/4 mile time w/ 30 psi in tires: 15.5 (bone stock, first run ever)
my best 1/4 mile time w/ 25 psi in tires: 15.1 (bone stock, second run ever)
...only got to run twice that day because it was packed, sucks.
my best 1/4 mile time w/ 30 psi in tires: 15.5 (bone stock, first run ever)
my best 1/4 mile time w/ 25 psi in tires: 15.1 (bone stock, second run ever)
...only got to run twice that day because it was packed, sucks.
01-28-2005, 08:57 AM
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Week after replacing mine.. still havent really tested the car. lotsa snow lately but still have visibly red cuts on my hand... that god awful knock sensor. Oh and also a little burn cause me the smart one put it in after running the car to get the tools.
01-28-2005, 09:56 AM
#25
Originally Posted by Maximized2k1
how exactly do u guys get injured when changing a knock sensor?? 
i dunno ive never done it before thats why im asking
i dunno ive never done it before thats why im asking
01-28-2005, 10:44 AM
#26
Originally Posted by 95stillenmax
its in a tight spot and there are like metal things that stick out and they cut the $hit out of you
I remember when i was changing mine i cut my finger while it was in there trying to get the bolt started in the threading. I kept shoving my hand in there not knowing i sliced my finger really bad. I started noticing that the bolt kept slipping thru my fingers, i thought my hands were sweaty then i take em out and see blood ALL OVER THE DAMN PLACE. It was kinda funny, and you can still see blood stains on the engine from where it dripped everywhere, i should take pics.. haha 
01-28-2005, 10:07 PM
#27
There is no need to subject your hands to that abuse. Removing the IM only takes 30 more minutes. You'll have a clear shot and you can file down the offensive sharp parts for possible future knock sensor issues.
06-19-2006, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Broaner
There is no need to subject your hands to that abuse. Removing the IM only takes 30 more minutes. You'll have a clear shot and you can file down the offensive sharp parts for possible future knock sensor issues.
06-19-2006, 05:53 PM
#29
There is no need to subject your hands to that abuse. Removing the IM only takes 30 more minutes. You'll have a clear shot and you can file down the offensive sharp parts for possible future knock sensor issues
Polish it, and clean out the CRAP that builds up in the EGR port while you're at it.
06-26-2006, 08:37 AM
#32
Originally Posted by Broaner
There is no need to subject your hands to that abuse. Removing the IM only takes 30 more minutes. You'll have a clear shot and you can file down the offensive sharp parts for possible future knock sensor issues.
06-26-2006, 07:40 PM
#35
Originally Posted by Maxima-4DSC
my hands had no abuse just use a magnet a 12" extension a wrachet a universal and a 12mm short socket...done
Originally Posted by nismology
On top of that you can accurately torque the knock sensor down properly this way
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