Re: knock sensors and a new engine

["Michael & Kristen Potter" <kmpotter@ix.netcom.com>]

> Hey all.
> 
> Well I finally got a new engine for my car.  I don't know the code 
> yet 'cause I need to clean it up.  I do know that it is a 10:1 engine 
> 
> My question is:    I know from asking around, the list etc that I 
> need to have a knock sensor on this engine.  BUT a few people have 
> told me that if I use an older distributor and retard the timing , I 
> can use suprene or preium gas ( 92 is highest octane here ) and the 
> engine won't ping!.  Anyone ever hear of this???
> 
> Thanks for any comments
> Dave 
> --


Well you "could" use a short curve distributor but I went that route 
for a while & it was a pain in the arse. If it's real hot out it WILL 
ping no matter where you have the timing set esp under a load (up a 
hill)  

You should use the KS system if you can get one,  The engine will 
last longer (at least the pistons) & you can use the engine to it's 
fullest.  My car run's 11.2-1 CR & I still have the timing set to 
10deg advanced with little or no retarding of the KS. 

All in All go with the KS it's a much better way to go.

Potterman's 0.02
 

Michael Potter
VIRTUAL WORLD PARTS
http://www.parts4vws.com
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