Well both of my Knock sensors were bad (1995 KS was throwing and code, and so was the 2k2 KS). So I bought a brand new 1995-1999 KS from pinnacle Nissan last week.

I put the 4th gen knock sensor on my VQ35 yesterday. I did NOT feel the difference right away. Even unplugging the battery didn't do it. But when I woke up today, I took it for a ride.

The first two gears are downright scary. I mean VQ35/headers/no power steering/enormous wheel gap-stock suspension-huge shock travel/need alignment badly/mega giganto torque steer scary.

 

Great! Now get rid of that 4x4 gap, tune it, and you'll be good.

 

Yeah I know. I already have the springs (2.0" lower in front) but I want Tokico Illuminas and I'm broke.

The wheel gap is really awful. Rear, not bad. But front oh my. Even worst than the usual 4x4 maxima look. I have stock SE springs but I've removed +100 lbs on the front end. I have NO suspension mods whatsoever. Stock sawblades with 215/60/15 Yokohamas. Installing the RSB/Lowering/Alignment/and installing Illuminas would probably greatly help.

There was a green civic following me at some point doing some tailgating at low speeds. When I floored it I was all over the place and looked like a f*cking maniac.

 

Hmm I wonder if my KS code is on...

 

PS probably doesn't help too. Thinking of putting it back on.

 

I would not be surprised if all VQ35 w/ 4th gen ECU had KS code.

 

Mine was definately bad. Dealer said it might be corrosion on the base but I had already bought it so I just threw it on. 79$ is cheap. At least I know for sure this one isn't bad.

I will check my codes again once I get the IACV/idle issue ironed out.

 

Well I got back from the track today, I ran a best of 14.06 @ 100.6 MPH... Maybe my KS is okay?

 

Check the codes.

 

If you only have intake/y-pipe, that is a great time, about what I was expecting. You should break 13s easily next time. Headers would give you an extra 20whp though. [/pressure to buy headers]

You should post you mods and full timeslip in the 1/4 mile forum... it's been slow lately

 

i have no probs with knock sensor

 

Which headers are you using?

 

Cattman headers here. I think Krismax has the Hotshots.

 

Me = stock manifolds

 

i wish i did have headers i still have 3.0 rusty logs on my car

 

The horror! You guys need to quit f*cking around with those POS. There's 25whp right there. Steal them off another max or something.

 

so the cattman headers, are they the same for both motors. I would think so. I heard they are on this forum. I just want to make sure

 

They are made for the 3.0 but can be put on the 3.5L with small modifications.

Why did you bring this thread back from the dead? There are recent posts on this subject (headers) on the 1st page of this forum. http://www.forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=461820