Technology Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 (edited) GM Trailblazer knock sensor. Booyah! it has an M8x1.25 bolt, so you get a helicoil for that size, and it threads right into the stock knock sensor hole which is M10x1.25, no need for an expensive "special tap." I got conned into buying one (kidding) only to find out it was the exact same pitch and size as the stock hole, so back to Ace hardware I go to return it (24-25 bucks ). Then you just snip the tip of the bolt and it goes right in. Voila, a brand new knock sensor from www.gmpartsdirect.com for 18 bucks not including shipping. http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/529/medium/DSC02565.JPG Here's the passenger side, and all that's really left is to install the intake manifold and replace the valve stem seals that are broken (they broke from the lash adjusters being too tight, which also probably had something to do with the detonation which broke the hyperU engine in the first place, holy crap I'm an idiot for not checking the lash). http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/529/medium/DSC02566.JPG And here's the back side of the engine, I don't know why, but I felt like showing this off, mainly I think it's cause I love the new drainback setup. http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/529/medium/DSC02569.JPG Henjoy! Edited April 2, 2009 by Technology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanta Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 ooooooh now add some color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted March 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 How about "R04 red" haha. Chrome, black, and grey/pewter/cast iron mix well together. I was originally going to paint my block grabber green, but I don't have enough balls to do that on this car. Maybe the next one, I'll do the whole car in grabber green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntercooledFlatty Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 :sunglasses: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Dont Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 nice turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDX87Starion Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hows the knock sensor going to be monitored? Whats it gonna be hooked up to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkidmino Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 nice turbo x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted March 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hows the knock sensor going to be monitored? Whats it gonna be hooked up to? My AEM EMS. But I imagine this sensor could work with the stock ecu since it's for an engine with a very similar bore size. It might be more sensitive than a stocker, that's what my hope is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silkdagger05 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 thats really sweet man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Looks awesome man! Forget color, I wanna see some numbahs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted March 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 I have no idea what it can make once finished. Anyone care to guess? Mine is 350whp and somewhere between 350 and 400 torque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 I have no idea what it can make once finished. Anyone care to guess? Mine is 350whp and somewhere between 350 and 400 torque. I'll go with something similar for HP but probably in the 425-450 TQ range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted March 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 New clutch time for sure then. haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CONQUEST POWER Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 I have no idea what it can make once finished. Anyone care to guess? Mine is 350whp and somewhere between 350 and 400 torque. my 2 cents 400+ good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack_Morris Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 woot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turborusty Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Don't hook that sensor up to anything, it looks good enough just being bolted there. Looks high-tech Nice work there, Buddy! Turborusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indiana Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Nice. Nice to see alternatives and custom you did it yourself work. This is what its about for me. Anyone can do stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted March 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Exactly, but a big part of the fun of doing this type of thing is explaining it to the parts counter guy or the guy at the hardware store. I tell them, "This is from "x" vehicle. I'm going to make it work in "y" vehicle. Here's the issue." And that's usually enough. Sometimes there is the persistant idiot who tries to tell you that what you just did isn't possible and that infact you don't need the part you're asking for, you need this oem replacement part. I get really annoyed at those people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indiana Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 lol ya like trying to ask for a belt by size since you use an underdrive pulley and the belts are too long. "That isn't for your car", you just want to reach over and slap them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fijiblueman Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 looks good who needs color when u got hp. oh wait i got sum color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 heheheh Encinoman Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Phil Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 What turbo are you running? T3 60-1?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted March 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 precision sc6152s .82 exh. housing, normal bearing. Just got the engine in, and I HAVE TO ditch these flippin eibachs, what a stupid stance, all jacked up in the front and completely dumped out back. http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/529/medium/DSC02571.JPG http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/529/medium/DSC02573.JPG Yee haw. another day and it could be driving, but I have to wait for the valve stem seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 precision sc6152s .82 exh. housing, normal bearing. Just got the engine in, and I HAVE TO ditch these flippin eibachs, what a stupid stance, all jacked up in the front and completely dumped out back. http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/529/medium/DSC02571.JPG http://www.mitsustyle.com/photopost/data/529/medium/DSC02573.JPG Yee haw. another day and it could be driving, but I have to wait for the valve stem seals. God, thats pretty! Dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHO Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Nice Job man....I'd like to know how that Knock sensor works out...I would like to use one for my ms2.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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