GM knock sensor thread Options

[lagos]

is that an ATS TB inlet? looks nice. i ordered one last week!

Yup, I ordered that and the GM Knock Sensor Conversion for Doc to install. Along with the healthy dose of goodies that he's putting in the car.......should be really niiiiiiice.

i woudlnt recomend using the GM knock sensor. it dosnt work correctly for our cars and ats should stop selling it imho. keep the stock sensor.

[CelicaSTX02]

I say, Fastbird should stick to the GM knock sensor......the worst that would happen is his engine blowing up. But hey...he'll be able to fix it because of all the money he saved by buying the GM sensor instead of the OEM one.

[Fastbird]

I say, Fastbird should stick to the GM knock sensor......the worst that would happen is his engine blowing up. But hey...he'll be able to fix it because of all the money he saved by buying the GM sensor instead of the OEM one.

This is an absolutely useless post. How about something constructive next time.

Yeah, I did drop $7K into the swap. And yes, I am concerned about having to possibly pay $150 for a part. What's the problem with that?? Just because I drop the dough doesn't mean I'm not conscientious about how my money is spent. Frankly, I find that a lot of Toyota's parts are overpriced. $150 for a knock sensor?? $400 for a freaking oxygen sensor (buddies 02 Tacoma)?!?!?!? When there's people running a GM sensor without issue (just because some people have issues doesn't mean all will) when it costs $25 and then those that insist on paying $150 for a OEM one, who's the stupid one there?

Yes, I am using the GM knock sensor because I know that it's harder to blow. Think about this: You're running the car hard without a datalogger. You start to get knock that you can't hear audibally, and it's working as advertised. Then the OEM one blows and before you have a chance to react (you're still in the gas) the knock continues and you pop a piston. I'd rather have the GM knock sensor in there with it's ability to take a bit more abuse than the OEM one.

This is turning into a pissing match more than anything. Obviously the OEM sensor works, and the GM sensor is proven to work also. Some like it, some don't. Leave it at that, and let those who choose to use the GM sensor use it without the condascending statements like "It's your motor" or what CelicaSTX02 said.

[Dr_Tweak]

I say, Fastbird should stick to the GM knock sensor......the worst that would happen is his engine blowing up. But hey...he'll be able to fix it because of all the money he saved by buying the GM sensor instead of the OEM one.

This is an absolutely useless post. How about something constructive next time.

Yeah, I did drop $7K into the swap. And yes, I am concerned about having to possibly pay $150 for a part. What's the problem with that?? Just because I drop the dough doesn't mean I'm not conscientious about how my money is spent. Frankly, I find that a lot of Toyota's parts are overpriced. $150 for a knock sensor?? $400 for a freaking oxygen sensor (buddies 02 Tacoma)?!?!?!? When there's people running a GM sensor without issue (just because some people have issues doesn't mean all will) when it costs $25 and then those that insist on paying $150 for a OEM one, who's the stupid one there?

Yes, I am using the GM knock sensor because I know that it's harder to blow. Think about this: You're running the car hard without a datalogger. You start to get knock that you can't hear audibally, and it's working as advertised. Then the OEM one blows and before you have a chance to react (you're still in the gas) the knock continues and you pop a piston. I'd rather have the GM knock sensor in there with it's ability to take a bit more abuse than the OEM one.

This is turning into a pissing match more than anything. Obviously the OEM sensor works, and the GM sensor is proven to work also. Some like it, some don't. Leave it at that, and let those who choose to use the GM sensor use it without the condascending statements like "It's your motor" or what CelicaSTX02 said.

'nuff said.

-Doc

[CilverSeliST205]

When there's people running a GM sensor without issue (just because some people have issues doesn't mean all will) when it costs $25 and then those that insist on paying $150 for a OEM one, who's the stupid one there?

Then the OEM one blows and before you have a chance to react (you're still in the gas) the knock continues and you pop a piston. I'd rather have the GM knock sensor in there with it's ability to take a bit more abuse than the OEM one.

To Art, Manny, Jay:
Because GM sensor is harder to blow does not mean that it doesnt pick up all the knock thats occuring, it might be more sturdy thats all. It is not proof that it will ignore/not respond to certain knock frequency.

To Fastbird and Tweak:
I think that blowing a toyota KS prevents critical motor failure more so than retarding timing by unblown GM KS. By settling for a lower safety level you endanger your engine more. It is not at all good way to save money.

If you dont want toyota sensor because its too expensive to replace, dont settle for GM because it works (how well it works is still unknown)... Get J&S or MSD knock monitor.