Thread: What is KR?????

Knock retard is the “retarding” of ignition timing based off a signal given to the PCM by the knock sensor. KR is good to keep your pistons in one piece, and bad because optimal timing critical for peak HP. In most cases knock is the effect of pre-ignition in the combustion camber, and the “knock” is when that shock wave bounces off your pistons.

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If you keep it (near) stock, KR shouldn't be an issue if you use premium gas. But you should always scan it just be be sure.

OMFG.

Originally Posted by bluegtp91

OMFG.

lol

Yes but you have to look at it from blue's angle, you see this every day, over and over... It's called a search. And if it's "heavily" modified, you should probably know how to use a tuner and be checking for knock regularly.

Originally Posted by str8lucK

and what if it is heavily modded. no way even close to stocK...then what? and "OMFG" sorry i dont Know anything about grand prix's i had a Camaro and a Stang so im still a noobie to GP's. dont be a douche.

IF that is the case...you have probably been on a forum...and you have probably heard of the magical SEARCH button. It is called READING man...its not that hard to look through a forum and see what has already been posted. KR, Top Swapping, and "WHAT MODS TO PUT ON NEXT" are all covered in 3 threads here...and all the links are the in Safely Modding Your 3800 Thread...so if you have ever REALLY read that...you should have seen those links.

Originally Posted by whiney

Yes but you have to look at it from blue's angle, you see this every day, over and over... It's called a search. And if it's "heavily" modified, you should probably know how to use a tuner and be checking for knock regularly.

THIS GUY KNOWS.

what is your definition of 'heavily' modified? bolt ons?

3.0 pulley, catback, cold air, 160* T-Stat, AL103's, and moved BBV.

Knock, knock, knock... BOOM!!!

search button FTW!

Originally Posted by bluegtp91

3.0 pulley, catback, cold air, 160* T-Stat, AL103's, and moved BBV.

so, this "moved bbv" mod? what exactly is that? sounds cool, it'll probably be my next mod! How much power will i get from it? btw, should i drain the oil from it before i move it? just wondering, thanks!

Drain the oil and fill it up again...remove BBV, leave hole in vacuum line...and drain the oil yet again. Should net about 15 horsepower from the loss in rotating mass.

Originally Posted by str8lucK

no i call heavily modded as ( Headers,ported blower with a 3.2" blower pulley,Comp XP-Cam with upgraded 105lb springs,LS1 throttle body,85Maf sensor,Cold air intake,3" exhaust,MSD igniton wires,Tuned,42lb injectors,Transmission shift kit, 160* T-Stat)

If you have all that stuff done and don't know what KR is you FAIL!

Originally Posted by str8lucK

and Blue is an official Douche

Blue's a pretty knowledgeable guy. If you've ever been on a forum before it really gets annoying when the new people come in and ask the same question over and over again. All he was trying to say is search or look for a previous thread before making one that is redundant.

BTW if you have all of that stuff done to your car you "Should" know what KR is.