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Part Throttle Knock

Started by Gray Brick, April 22, 2016, 02:35:25 PM

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Gray Brick

Running Torque or SCT to monitor knock.

My normal part throttle knock never exceeded 2.

Now I am occasionally seeing part throttle of 6.

No knock at WOT.

LOR is really good and I have reflashed as well.

Any ideas on why I am getting this higher knock value?


2013 Ecoboost Ford Flex
AJP Tune (ATP+2) in progress , Livernois HPFP, 3 Bar MAP, UPR Catch Can, 100% Methanol w/ braided steel lines, 3" Downpipes -->2.5" X-pipe --> 2.5" Magnaflow exhaust, 2.5" air inlets to each turbo with cone filter, Custom water to air intercooler with chiller
275/40-20 Front 315/35-20 Rear Tires
---12.419ET/112.43MPH @ 5150 lbs in the 1/4---

AJP turbo

So sct knock sensor pid showed 6?...if your oar is really good then your spark tables are scaled to be aggressive...sounds lime it was an isolated incident...i wouldnt worry about it...if it continues then oar will rise and spark will be scaled back
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405whp/520tq
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Current:2016 F150 2.7 Ecoboost
Tuning in progress

Gray Brick

Is it possible that a leak could be causing a lean condition at part throttle?

I am not sure it is isolated... it happens every day.

Is there anything I should monitor on my logs?
2013 Ecoboost Ford Flex
AJP Tune (ATP+2) in progress , Livernois HPFP, 3 Bar MAP, UPR Catch Can, 100% Methanol w/ braided steel lines, 3" Downpipes -->2.5" X-pipe --> 2.5" Magnaflow exhaust, 2.5" air inlets to each turbo with cone filter, Custom water to air intercooler with chiller
275/40-20 Front 315/35-20 Rear Tires
---12.419ET/112.43MPH @ 5150 lbs in the 1/4---

AJP turbo

Quote from: Gray Brick on April 22, 2016, 03:06:24 PM
Is it possible that a leak could be causing a lean condition at part throttle?

I am not sure it is isolated... it happens every day.

Is there anything I should monitor on my logs?

So much speculation on this forum...the normal operation is to ride the edge of incipient knock...so i would always expect to see some kr

Monitor knock sensor, stft, measured afr and spark

I doubt you were lean because 02 sensors will do whatever they need to for 1.0 lambda....you could also log lambse to make sure you arent commanding something leaner than 1.0 but i doubt it
SCT Dealer/Custom Calibrator                        
Specializing in 3.5 Ecoboost   
Remote/email custom tuning including E85 blends 
Authorized retailer for all SCT devices. 
 
Former:2014 PP SHO
3 bar 93 tune, Airaid, Stainless Works non catted DP's  
405whp/520tq
Dyno
     
Current:2016 F150 2.7 Ecoboost
Tuning in progress

SHOdded

Post some logs for AJ to analyze, he can tell you what all he would want to see (in addition to those parameters listed above).

Are you sure your WMI kit is working correctly?  If you use the meth often enough, the pump can wear out and need a rebuild.  Supply hoses can also become kinked, affecting the fuel system.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

Gray Brick

I will post my logs soon.

The part throttle is without the meth kit running.... no boost at part throttle.
2013 Ecoboost Ford Flex
AJP Tune (ATP+2) in progress , Livernois HPFP, 3 Bar MAP, UPR Catch Can, 100% Methanol w/ braided steel lines, 3" Downpipes -->2.5" X-pipe --> 2.5" Magnaflow exhaust, 2.5" air inlets to each turbo with cone filter, Custom water to air intercooler with chiller
275/40-20 Front 315/35-20 Rear Tires
---12.419ET/112.43MPH @ 5150 lbs in the 1/4---

Gray Brick

Can someone look at my log to see why I am getting part throttle knock?

No knock at WOT.  It seems like it is at a certain load.

Thank you.
2013 Ecoboost Ford Flex
AJP Tune (ATP+2) in progress , Livernois HPFP, 3 Bar MAP, UPR Catch Can, 100% Methanol w/ braided steel lines, 3" Downpipes -->2.5" X-pipe --> 2.5" Magnaflow exhaust, 2.5" air inlets to each turbo with cone filter, Custom water to air intercooler with chiller
275/40-20 Front 315/35-20 Rear Tires
---12.419ET/112.43MPH @ 5150 lbs in the 1/4---

SHOdded

Looks like fuel control issues to me, whether it is the LPFP, FPCM, or the methanol, IDK.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

hawkeye93

I have the same issue.  Generally light throttle, often when going up an incline.  Planning on changing my knock sensor, but I'm not confident it will solve the problem.
2015 Ford Taurus SHO PP 12.219@112.84
PPE catless DP, Gearhead IC, SP-534, Reische 170, 3 bar, hybrid meth system, tunes from Unleashed, Livernois, Brew City Boost & AJP

1965 Ford Mustang Convertible 289 4V/T5Z/3.55
1955 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan 272 4V/Fordomatic

AJP turbo

The intention and factory knock logic is NOT to have 0 knock retard...its a dynamic knock logic.....i think philosophies of yesteryear are making people misinterpret the systems of today
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Specializing in 3.5 Ecoboost   
Remote/email custom tuning including E85 blends 
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Former:2014 PP SHO
3 bar 93 tune, Airaid, Stainless Works non catted DP's  
405whp/520tq
Dyno
     
Current:2016 F150 2.7 Ecoboost
Tuning in progress

SHOdded

Quote from: AJP turbo on February 24, 2017, 08:58:01 AM
The intention and factory knock logic is NOT to have 0 knock retard...its a dynamic knock logic.....i think philosophies of yesteryear are making people misinterpret the systems of today
So what is your insight into this, AJP?  Perfectly normal for Gray Brick's setup?
Quote from: hawkeye93 on February 24, 2017, 08:45:38 AM
I have the same issue.  Generally light throttle, often when going up an incline.  Planning on changing my knock sensor, but I'm not confident it will solve the problem.
Any logs?  How much KR?
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

hawkeye93

No logs, but I've seen 7* on my x4.  Seems like a lot.  Even running the stock tune and premium gas, so I'm pretty sure it's not a fuel quality issue.  I'll try to get some logs to post.
2015 Ford Taurus SHO PP 12.219@112.84
PPE catless DP, Gearhead IC, SP-534, Reische 170, 3 bar, hybrid meth system, tunes from Unleashed, Livernois, Brew City Boost & AJP

1965 Ford Mustang Convertible 289 4V/T5Z/3.55
1955 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan 272 4V/Fordomatic

AJP turbo

Cant type alot now but i look for trends...if its an isolated 7 i wouldnt worry but would pay attention...if its regular and you are using high test fuel you can narrow it down to hardware problems and false knock from noise OR spark tuning that is over advanced....your tuner would have to run tests to rule out the tuning

I dont like seeing more than 4 but seeing 1-3 during a pull doesnt bother me at all considering stock can show at least that

Thats why i also like logging a 3rd gear sweep and a multi gear pull from 1st -3rd because sometimes one pull will pull spark and one will add so i dont worry if i see that...if they both are always pulling then i adjust to see if its spark or noise
SCT Dealer/Custom Calibrator                        
Specializing in 3.5 Ecoboost   
Remote/email custom tuning including E85 blends 
Authorized retailer for all SCT devices. 
 
Former:2014 PP SHO
3 bar 93 tune, Airaid, Stainless Works non catted DP's  
405whp/520tq
Dyno
     
Current:2016 F150 2.7 Ecoboost
Tuning in progress

hawkeye93

Here's a log with stock tune and 92 octane Top Tier gas from Costco in the tank.  KR maxed out at 3.84, but I have seen higher.
2015 Ford Taurus SHO PP 12.219@112.84
PPE catless DP, Gearhead IC, SP-534, Reische 170, 3 bar, hybrid meth system, tunes from Unleashed, Livernois, Brew City Boost & AJP

1965 Ford Mustang Convertible 289 4V/T5Z/3.55
1955 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan 272 4V/Fordomatic

Gray Brick

I am contemplating on replacing the knock sensors as well. If I'm going to pull the manifold off to check the wiring I might as well replace them. The knock just seems to be getting worse and worse as the car ages. Thankfully I don't have any knock at wide open throttle. The meth kit doesn't come on till 8 PSI so part throttle knock is with very little boost and no meth.
2013 Ecoboost Ford Flex
AJP Tune (ATP+2) in progress , Livernois HPFP, 3 Bar MAP, UPR Catch Can, 100% Methanol w/ braided steel lines, 3" Downpipes -->2.5" X-pipe --> 2.5" Magnaflow exhaust, 2.5" air inlets to each turbo with cone filter, Custom water to air intercooler with chiller
275/40-20 Front 315/35-20 Rear Tires
---12.419ET/112.43MPH @ 5150 lbs in the 1/4---