Knock Detection

Knock (Detonation) is basically an uncontrolled ignition of the air fuel mixture.
(The semantics of knock, pre-ignition, or detonation can be argued among automotive engineers)

The uncontrolled part means that it doesn't occur at the desired time in the combustion cycle. Normally the timing of the ignition is designed to maximise pressure in the cylinder so that it will push the piston down with the most force. Knock can cause high cylinder pressures at times when it actually counteracts the force and also cause shockwaves within the cylinder. It is the shockwave that emits the characteristic "tinkling" sound you often hear when the engine is knocking. In reality by the time you hear knock the chances are that the engine has been knocking for a while.

Car manufacturers are continuously researching better ways of detecting knock and in the future we may see more direct methods such as pressure sensors and ionised current measuring however the majority of cars still use an indirect method of detecting knock by listening to the ringing sound of the cylinder using a piezoelectric knock sensor.

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These are a range of Knock (Detonation) detectors available from THOR Racing.

Check out our range of sensors associated with knock detection and control.

Gizzmo Kmon Knock Sensor Kit

Gizzmo Kmon Knock Sensor Kit

£59.00+VAT

£70.80 incl

The Gizzmo Kmon Knock Sensor Kit. more

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KnockBlock G4

KnockBlock G4

£410.00+VAT

£492.00 incl

Hear Knock.. Not Noise
Link releases its latest ‘must have’ for any serious tuner and engine mapper; The KnockBlock G4.
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Gizzmo Kmon

Gizzmo Kmon

£417.00+VAT

£500.40 incl

The Gizzmo Kmon (Knock Monitor) more

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KnockBlock G4 Kit

KnockBlock G4 Kit

£763.00+VAT

£915.60 incl

Hear Knock.. Not Noise

Link release the new KnockBlock G4 Kit! more

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