LS2 f-body and Kooks stroker headers= no knock sensors?
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LS2 f-body and Kooks stroker headers= no knock sensors?
We installed Kooks 1 7/8" - 2" headers on my 99 Camaro that has a LS2 block. We are using the knock sensor relocation kit that came from SDPC, and on the driver side the headers are too close to the block and theres no way the knock sensor can fit. The passenger side knock sensor fits fine. Is there any other place that we can place that knock sensor?
I have read numerous posts where people question how well these knock sensor relocation kits work, and many choose not to use them at all. What do you guys suggest I do? They both fit fine when I had cheapo Pacesetter headers. thanks
I have read numerous posts where people question how well these knock sensor relocation kits work, and many choose not to use them at all. What do you guys suggest I do? They both fit fine when I had cheapo Pacesetter headers. thanks
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I have to agree with jermzz........these sensors have been nothing but a pain in the arss sice day one with all the false noises in these cars. Get a good tune in that thing and just turn them off. I've had mine off ever since the 427 went in. Just make sure you run some 93 octane fuel and have a good tune and you should be good as gold! Traver
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i unpluggedmine and forgot about it 4 weeks later i shot the car and knocked the whole back of the intake off. u can make them work its hell though i just done 1 2 and like to never got the original hole tapped with the motor in the car didnt notice where i had it first time it was right on the header
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Sorry I dont mean to hijack this thread, but I swapped an LS2 into my Z28 and tapped out the existing knock sensor holes to fit my LS1 knock sensors. It went smoothly, but I havent had them read any knock yet. I did get the car tuned right away, but I am worried that they might not be working. Maybe my car is just running properly, but I would think that they should atleast register a minute amount of knock once in a while even if it is false knock. Is there a way to check if they are even working?
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I'm having the same problem on the drivers sides knock sensor being super close to the header (1/2" away). These are the LS1 style mounted in the LS2 spots. I drilled and tapped them. My question is can I mount them in the extra motor mount holes?
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L side sensor hole
I used the 8mm hole right in behind the Alternator and the knock sensor fit fine. However, with the engine in the car, might be a beeeech ! You might be able to see the hole with the alternator in there, but don't remember.
I tapped mine out while the engine was sitting on the K member b4 I installed it in the car.
BTW I think the thread is 10 x 1.5
I tapped mine out while the engine was sitting on the K member b4 I installed it in the car.
BTW I think the thread is 10 x 1.5
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