What does detonation sound like?
10-05-02, 11:08 PM
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What does detonation sound like?
Hey, when I accelerate I hear a funny sound from the car, like some little pops.
Now I have my S-AFC set from -9% to -14% in the Low Throttle position. When I brought everything back to 0% the sound dissappeared.
Could that be detonation? I've got an n/a so I dunno!
Thanks!
Now I have my S-AFC set from -9% to -14% in the Low Throttle position. When I brought everything back to 0% the sound dissappeared.
Could that be detonation? I've got an n/a so I dunno!
Thanks!
10-05-02, 11:10 PM
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wow that's pretty low!!... do you ahve bigger primary injectors?
it very well could have be detonation. it's usaly a lot of "pinging" noises in a row. kinda like popcorn.
it very well could have be detonation. it's usaly a lot of "pinging" noises in a row. kinda like popcorn.
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There are two kinds of detonation, mild and severe.
Severe detonation is loud, and very noticable. It sounds like a loud "*****!".
Mild detonation is a little more difficult to detect. It is often described as what sounds like popcorn popping.
You're S-AFC settings are way too low, and you are probably detonating the engine. Best increase your fuel before you damage something. BTW, A/F guages are NOT a reliable way to tune the car. I have shown full rich on my guage, yet have been clearly detonating the engine...
Severe detonation is loud, and very noticable. It sounds like a loud "*****!".
Mild detonation is a little more difficult to detect. It is often described as what sounds like popcorn popping.
You're S-AFC settings are way too low, and you are probably detonating the engine. Best increase your fuel before you damage something. BTW, A/F guages are NOT a reliable way to tune the car. I have shown full rich on my guage, yet have been clearly detonating the engine...
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Start your lawnmower up and spray starter fluid in its intake at high throttle. That is pinging, knock whatever. With just a little luck you will destroy the engine and not have to cut the lawn the rest of the year.
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