September 24, 2025
Is Audio Knock Detection Setup ESSENTIAL?
The instructions for the KSC3 engine knock detection system, make reference to listening to engine knock audibly as part of…
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September 15, 2025
Knock Sensor ECU (KSC3) – Ultra Quick-Start Guide
This is a guide to get up and running with your KSC3 knock sensor ECU in the quickest time possible
May 27, 2025
Low RPM Knock – Worse Than @High RPM?
Is low RPM engine knock more damaging than engine knock which occurs at high RPM?
June 15, 2024
What is Super Knock?
HP Academy did an interview with an Ilmor engineer and during that interview they got into the subject of knock…
June 12, 2024
Knock Sensor Signal, Gain Setting – KSC3
The KSC3 knock sensor ECU has a knock sensor “Signal Gain” setting where the user can choose between “Std” (Standard)…
May 28, 2024
How to Reduce Engine Knock
To understand how to reduce engine knock, I think it’s useful to first have a good understanding of what engine…
May 28, 2024
Fine Tune Ignition Timing with Knock Sensor Signal
To fine tune ignition timing, life can be made much easier if we have a live knock signal sent to…
May 20, 2024
Engine Knock – What Is It & What Causes It?
Engine knock is the sound that the combustion process makes in the engine cylinder due to excessive pressures. Engine knock…
May 17, 2024
DIY Audio Knock Sensor – How To
It is possible to listen engine knock relatively easily and for less than a few dollars. This DIY audio knock…
May 17, 2024
KSC3 – Using the 0-5v Signal with an Engine ECU
When the KSC3 detects engine knock it can output a three-level 0-5v signal to an engine ECU. The engine ECU…