LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Sep 14, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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i've noticed that many people have these and i guess i never really knew what the difference was between them and the stocker....anyone care to explain them?
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One is more sensitive than the other. You dont want it to be sensitive to begin with. When you get added valvetrain parts, headers, loud exhaust, you get timing retard from the overly sensitive LT1 knock module. Timing retard = less power
The actual sensor is on the block itself, module is on the back of your computer.
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Originally Posted by 97LT1
One is more sensitive than the other. You dont want it to be sensitive to begin with. When you get added valvetrain parts, headers, loud exhaust, you get timing retard from the overly sensitive LT1 knock module. Timing retard = less power
The actual sensor is on the block itself, module is on the back of your computer.
Have you invested in one already D....??? Bet those RR's are retarding timing on your car...
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 03:08 AM
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how much does an lt4 km cost $$$$
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about 35 bucks or so....
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I called a few dealer ships around where I live and I found one for 58 bucks. You can get them for $40 shipped. I don't want to deal with the shipping, so I'm going to just pay the extra $18. The chevy dealer told me they can get them in a couple hours.
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Its a good investment if you plan on adding so much as a loud catback to the car.
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Originally Posted by FIREHAWK #07
Have you invested in one already D....??? Bet those RR's are retarding timing on your car...
Yeah i put one on a long time ago when i was rollin in the cash. Im sure im i need to check out my timing retard. If i could only hook up with somebody to help with my wires.
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Originally Posted by Camaro 0wner
I called a few dealer ships around where I live and I found one for 58 bucks. You can get them for $40 shipped. I don't want to deal with the shipping, so I'm going to just pay the extra $18. The chevy dealer told me they can get them in a couple hours.
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