Re: [Mk1gti] [tech] 8V and knock sensor

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

Sal wrote:
> 
> Guys,
> 
> I'm getting a knock sensor and wiring from one of my friends for free.  My
> present motor is an 8V with a 1.8l block and head with the low compression.
> Eventually, I wish to upgrade to  a high compression motor.
> 
> Question: can I install the knock sensor system in my present low
> compression motor?  Will this hinder the car's performance? Also, how would
> I wire the knock sensor into ma car? TIA
> 
> Sal
> 


<http://www.volkswagen.org/EngineSwap>
<http://www.volkswagen.org/EngineSwap/Small%20CIS%20Basic.JPG>

Yep you can install it now but you won't get much out of it with a 8:1
motor.

hth, 
TBerk

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