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What is an acceptable knock count?

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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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This is from a stock ecu perspective, so the criteria might be different, but I tune for zero knock. If I want more power I'll seek to add better of different parts rather than attempt to push the safety margin through my tune. It's less expensive in the long run.
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 09:10 AM
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I just aim to keep them under 30 is all.
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by gavi101
It has to be below 60 anything higher is considered dangerous.
My 6 is tuned and my knock doesnt go past 5
same here about
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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0 knock is acceptable for me.
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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happy i saw this post. i logged 45 the other nite and it scared the crap outta me. i bought my car with the power FC and dont see the advantage over the stock ecu. can anyone help me out here cause im thinking of going back to stock
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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My average is around 25 to 45 Knock depend on the conditions.. but so far i have use my car for almost over 3yrs still in good conditions.. had install new Boost controller.. So now still waiting to get a dyno on the car..
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