Chris Wilson Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 About the only way to test a knock sensor is with a scope at the ecu end. Even then it's hard to determice if it's actually detecting knock or noise. There's a second way I have used once, more experimentally than for diagnostics. That's to log the output into an audio capture programme. and look at the waveforms. Having a dual knock sensor engine with only one showing an error code might mean you could compare the two outputs. It's probably hard enough under labaoratory conditions though. I'd just check the connector integrity and if all seems well swap it for one that doesn't trigger a fault code. Just be damned sure not to overtighten them or use Loctite though. I don't have the shop manual by me, but 14 ft lbs will be fine. Too tight and they either fail internally or give false positives, too loose and they don't detect properly. Loctite and it dampens the pick up of resonances and can insulate sensors grounded via the body and mounting thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjavon Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 Well I've swapped the knock sensor today and the lights have stayed off so all seems good:) Has anyone used these before. They seem to have a good reputation on the Toyota GT Turbo forum and are one of the closest to me who have any sort of decent feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjavon Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Made a little bracket that I've been going to do for a while now to support the intercooler pipework coming from the turbo. I welded a small dog leg bracket onto the under side of the pipe Then I altered the old bracket off the OEM expansion bottle with the rubber bobbin which screws into a threaded hole in the chassis. Unfortunately the bobbin was a bit on the scunt but it'll still do the job Not that you can see when it's all back together but at least I know the pipes supprted:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOSTA Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Nice mate, very impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Fantastic attention to detail Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaLKeRR Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Excellent build !! il be asking you for some advice along the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 looks great dude. took my intercooler piping underneth, your way is probably easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Ths is a fantastic build mate, wish i had the know-how to do all this Would love to be able to work on a car bit by bit. Cant wait to see what it makes when you get it mapped properly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjavon Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Done a little video today seen as I got my new facelift rear lights and bonnet dampers fitted, any excuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Mate, have you had this mapped? I can't find any info on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjavon Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 No its booked in mate, just waiting for the eng of the month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Awesome build, I keep threatening to do an NA-T build, finally decided to now so this thread will come in handy for info! I just need to get bits together now as I've only got an NA engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOSTA Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Love it mate! And sounds awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjavon Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Awesome build, I keep threatening to do an NA-T build, finally decided to now so this thread will come in handy for info! I just need to get bits together now as I've only got an NA engine! Hope it helps a bit mate, thats why I've tried to keep it upto date with plenty of pic's:) Love it mate! And sounds awesome Thanks Jamie, and thanks for all your help mate. Not long now and hopefully I should be able to boot it at last:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Just read all the way through this. Amazing thread!! I have a black szr which I have been looking at going NA-T with and this is a great inspiration to do mine. Be good to see some more videos once it's mapped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Great thread. Makes me want to go na-t again! Who's mapping your car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Done a little video today seen as I got my new facelift rear lights and bonnet dampers fitted, any excuse Good song choice! Car looks lovely mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 No its booked in mate, just waiting for the eng of the month. Did it get mapped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axbab17 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I have a supra na-t me too! great project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballsdeep Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Has anyone used these before. They seem to have a good reputation on the Toyota GT Turbo forum and are one of the closest to me who have any sort of decent feedback. Did you use tuning developments in the end? iv been talking to them about doing mine? would be interesting to know what results you got and how the stage 2 clutch is holding up.. awesome build mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedrag Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I decided to trial fit the manifold and turbo etc on my existing engine to see if it all fits as EVERYONE thats seen it has said 'thats not going to fit in there' so I thought I'd rather scratch and bash this engine instead of my newly painted one. Well it does fit:woot:, theres a few things that need sorting like the screamer pipe and I'm sure the down pipe isn't going to be a perfect fit when I do get the second de-cat but the main parts fit fine. http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd28/pjavon/NA-T%20Pics/a0b27c4f.jpg http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd28/pjavon/NA-T%20Pics/13bfd82e.jpg Anyway I best stop playing about now and carry on removing the ancillaries etc ready to take the engine out:D hey mate any chance you could email me a link to these photos or email me some up close on how u mounted your intercooler?? ive just started my NA-T Build and am trying to decide where to mount it cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Blue drag, welcome. There is an na-t group in community that includes lots of useful information and has detailed pictures of things like intercooler mounting . Pm [db] for access Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedrag Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 also just wondering if the oil return line on the sump was already to go or did you have to drill it out? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Needs drilling As fly has mentioned all the info is in the na-t thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Great build thread! There hasn't been on update on this for a while? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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