Well guys, I may be a good source of information for this forum, but I learned everything I know from listening.
For quite a long time after my swap, I was constantly fighting the knock sensor CEL code. I thought about cutting it out altogether, and in fact tried in a halfass way to do so, but the computer didn't like it.
I have a decent amount of detonation sound. I have replaced my spark plugs, done and redone my valve timing, and done all the basic tune up stuff. I have replaced my air filter, and also ran octane boosters with my premium in twice the recommended amount. Retarding my timing has not decreased detonation, and at a certain point can actually make it worse.
Here is a strange fact that the old veteran mechanic that I learn from taught me. Retarding timing too far can increase heat, which causes more detonation. On that hint, I advanced my timing, as a troubleshooting measure. Success in part, the detonation decreased, but did not stop.
15 deg +/- 2 is the norm. I have ran from 13-17 with detonation still.
The Knock code which used to plague me, has not appeared in quite some time. It used to retard my timing a lot, and that didn't stop the ping, but killed performance.
My car runs great.
Pinging sound has been normal for a long time, can't hear it during VTEC, but it might be clouded by the increased noise.
I use good gas, and have tried octane boosters.
No codes in months.
I haven't tried a extra ECU, since no one near me has an H22, let alone an auto.
I haven't tried extreme advance of timing or a VAFC.
I was told that the auto P28 application shouldn't be tried, since the P28 is standalone without a TCU for my auto tranny.
Hondata is spendy, and I can afford a new engine if shit goes bad.
Let me know what you think. I don't downgrade anyone for trying to help.
Driver1, Recked, dohcvtec_accord, your comments would be well appreciated.
For quite a long time after my swap, I was constantly fighting the knock sensor CEL code. I thought about cutting it out altogether, and in fact tried in a halfass way to do so, but the computer didn't like it.
I have a decent amount of detonation sound. I have replaced my spark plugs, done and redone my valve timing, and done all the basic tune up stuff. I have replaced my air filter, and also ran octane boosters with my premium in twice the recommended amount. Retarding my timing has not decreased detonation, and at a certain point can actually make it worse.
Here is a strange fact that the old veteran mechanic that I learn from taught me. Retarding timing too far can increase heat, which causes more detonation. On that hint, I advanced my timing, as a troubleshooting measure. Success in part, the detonation decreased, but did not stop.
15 deg +/- 2 is the norm. I have ran from 13-17 with detonation still.
The Knock code which used to plague me, has not appeared in quite some time. It used to retard my timing a lot, and that didn't stop the ping, but killed performance.
My car runs great.
Pinging sound has been normal for a long time, can't hear it during VTEC, but it might be clouded by the increased noise.
I use good gas, and have tried octane boosters.
No codes in months.
I haven't tried a extra ECU, since no one near me has an H22, let alone an auto.
I haven't tried extreme advance of timing or a VAFC.
I was told that the auto P28 application shouldn't be tried, since the P28 is standalone without a TCU for my auto tranny.
Hondata is spendy, and I can afford a new engine if shit goes bad.
Let me know what you think. I don't downgrade anyone for trying to help.
Driver1, Recked, dohcvtec_accord, your comments would be well appreciated.