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Old 12-18-2019, 11:31 AM   #437 (permalink)
Ecky
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Best I can tell, stock knock logic is something like this: Follow the normal timing maps. Listen for any knock at all. When knock is detected, massively retard timing and throw a CEL. Keep timing retarded and CEL lit until a mechanic replaces whatever broke, because the stock map should not knock unless something is very wrong.

You can probably use whatever knock logic the base map comes with, or even give the stock logic a try. I know it makes tuning difficult, as it assumes an inattentive driver and a system whose parameters cannot be changed. What you'll want to bring over mostly will be fuel, ignition and cam advance maps, plus maybe some of the temperature compensation curves. My tune is for 93.

I'd try the timing maps just as they are. If you get bad knock, pull 2-3 degrees from the last two columns and maybe 1 degree from the third row. Adding 5% fuel to the last 2-3 columns isn't a bad idea either. Better to run rich there than lean.

My timing maps have come a long way since then, and you may want to look at the new ones. I got ahold of some good maps from one of the best tuners and plagiarized it, and have been happy so far. I'll attach my latest tune when I get home from work.
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