[TECH] Cis to CIS w/ Knock Box

[brian_wagner@sbcglobal.net (brian_wagner@sbcglobal.net)]

10.8:1 for Patricks 3a block JH head configuration.

That is why he is installing the knock box.

Brian
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Decker" <boisfort@myhome.net>
To: "_Scirocco Mailing List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 12:49 PM
Subject: Re: [TECH] Cis to CIS w/ Knock Box


> Hi Patrick;
>     Unless you are running some ungodly high compression ratio why install
> the knock box.? By definition it is there to retard ignition advance and
so
> to rob power. In my 79 Scirocco I'm running an Audi 1800 8V with 10 to 1
> compression, no knock sensor and it is truly happy with premium gas.
Tuning
> specs are distributor with points, only mechanical advance ( no vacuum
> advance or retard ). Timing is set to 32 degrees total advance.
> Brian Decker
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "ATS - Patrick Bureau" <txrocco@sbcglobal.net>
> To: "_Scirocco Mailing List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 10:15 AM
> Subject: [TECH] Cis to CIS w/ Knock Box
>
>
> > Dumb question I am sure but just want to make sure of what I am wiring.
> >
> > I understand the diagram to install the knock box, but what I need
> > confirmation on is the following
> >
> > For example, the current CIS system has ignition wire running (all 3)
from
> > Hall sender to Ignition Module, the diagram indicates to wire the 3 hall
> > sender wires to the knock box, do I TAP into the lines or I remove the
> lines
> > from the ignition module and run them to the knock box.
> >
> > I am pretty sure I am supposed to "relocate them" but just wanted to
make
> > sure. Thank you for the confirmation on this issue.
> >
> > PS: damn its hot in Dallas.. 85'F with 88% humidity... all week...
> >
> > ATS - Patrick Bureau - txrocco@sbcglobal.net
> >
> >
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