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Jun 15, 2013 | 09:52 AM

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ok so I installed my TVS 2.8 and 80s today and when I hit the dyno everything was great up until I get some mysterious Knock
now the plugs where changed a week before I shot down to the shop and it was holding full boost the entire time on the dyno
further more my tuner turned down the sensitivity on the knock sensor to practically nothing and in lower timing it was still around

so question is
Faulty knock sensor or something more serious?

the knock sensor should not need to be turned down the problem should be found and fixed

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Ive never had an issue with this place and have been going to him for a while now and its not his first tvs car he's tuned.

its the same man who tuned 07metalliacSC

well he should have known that when he turned down the knock sensor and the problem was still there that you had a problem that needed fixed

Jun 15, 2013 | 10:06 AM

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It was only turned down temporarily to trouble shoot the issue my car wasn't left that way

Jun 15, 2013 | 11:47 AM

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It was only turned down temporarily to trouble shoot the issue my car wasn't left that way

then you should have posted that before now

its either mechanical or tune related

Jun 15, 2013 | 02:44 PM

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Well that was the issue at hand from the get go "faulty knock sensor or something more serious" but thanks for your input I trust the tunes that come out of smg and just replaced the knock sensor headed back to smg this friday

Jun 15, 2013 | 04:46 PM

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Hope you find out what it is, hopefully it was that sensor so you can finish out the tune and see what she makes!

I wish I could build my head that's sitting in the closet, and the bottom end of the motor and shoot for 400 crank, but I don't know if the car will ever see that, between wedding, honeymoon, and house happening from now till spring.

we'll see tho

Jun 15, 2013 | 05:20 PM

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lame excuse of a tvs bump

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Jun 16, 2013 | 12:00 PM

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What pulley was that?

Jun 16, 2013 | 01:22 PM

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80mm(3.15")
also a K&N Filter in a full stock airbox, which is why its hard to hear whine.

Jun 16, 2013 | 02:06 PM

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Ever since Ive bolted my TVS on I've had belt squealing issues. It squeals like a dying pig till its warm then stops. Anyone else have this issue? Things I've done:

- Flipped over my GMS2 shorter belt to run on the other side
- Replaced my belt (shorter one)
- Ran the stock belt with an oversized tensioner
- Currently running a GMS2 belt with oversized tensioner

None seem to cure the issue

Jun 16, 2013 | 02:17 PM

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have you tried to look and see which pulley is causing the issue?

Jun 16, 2013 | 02:20 PM

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Have you checked the other pullies or the tensioner itself?
Also; pull the belt off and start it to eliminate the timing set/engine itself.

Damn rootbeer; I have the 80mm and I thought 15psi was a lot...
Can't wait to try the 2.6"

Jun 16, 2013 | 02:41 PM

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ottp long tube header, stock muffler, reving to 7250-7500

...also ambient was around 15-30*F iirc lol

normal weather(70*F) was more like 20psi

Jun 16, 2013 | 02:47 PM

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I don't know how many psi im running, im on a 2.8, thing pegs at 20 ( stock ss/sc gauge ) then goes to zero.

I might get an aem boost gauge when I have an extra 3-400 laying around

Jun 16, 2013 | 02:49 PM

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I know for a fact it's the belt. I can spray lube on the belt while its running and it will stop for a short time. It did it with the stock and oversized tensioner. It's definitely squealing off one of the top pullies. Just don't get why after I put my TVS on this has been an issue. I even swapped blower pullies with no difference.

Jun 16, 2013 | 03:44 PM

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Crooked alternator? Crooked idler pulley bracket?

Jun 16, 2013 | 04:23 PM

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I guess there's a possibility of it. It's just odd I started this battle the day my TVS went on. I thought I had it beat last year but it came back when I put my motor back in. After 10 min of driving it goes away. Very annoying haha.

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Jun 16, 2013 | 04:58 PM

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Is your tvs pulley backwards? They arent symetrical

Jun 16, 2013 | 04:59 PM

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I don't know how many psi im running, im on a 2.8, thing pegs at 20 ( stock ss/sc gauge ) then goes to zero.

I might get an aem boost gauge when I have an extra 3-400 laying around

Autometer cobalt series. Full sweep -30-30 from thm for like 80. Mechanical gauge. Y spend 3-400. Just gonna tell u the same ****

Jun 16, 2013 | 05:40 PM

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Autometer cobalt series. Full sweep -30-30 from thm for like 80. Mechanical gauge. Y spend 3-400. Just gonna tell u the same ****

the stock 30 psi TC gauge is only $59 brand new

INDICATOR. Instrument Cluster Warning. TRIM/FRONT. Fits: Chevrolet: Cobalt (2008-2010); Pontiac: Pursuit (2008-2010). # 25800715

Jun 16, 2013 | 06:23 PM

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Autometer cobalt series. Full sweep -30-30 from thm for like 80. Mechanical gauge. Y spend 3-400. Just gonna tell u the same ****

what about the cobalt mechanical 30-30?

if i did it again, i wouldnt get the cobalt series...bright ass blue leds are fking annoying

Jun 16, 2013 | 06:36 PM

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I like the blue and that's the gauge I have to put in my car as soon as my triple is done with carbon. Lol when I saw ur video I said "i have that gauge" lol

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the stock 30 psi TC gauge is only $59 brand new

INDICATOR. Instrument Cluster Warning. TRIM/FRONT. Fits: Chevrolet: Cobalt (2008-2010); Pontiac: Pursuit (2008-2010). # 25800715

Fits 08-10. Sc's were 05-07

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Jun 16, 2013 | 06:47 PM

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I like the blue and that's the gauge I have to put in my car as soon as my triple is done with carbon. Lol when I saw ur video I said "i have that gauge" lol

Fits 08-10. Sc's were 05-07

still somewhat on topic lol

Jun 17, 2013 | 03:09 AM

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I like the blue and that's the gauge I have to put in my car as soon as my triple is done with carbon. Lol when I saw ur video I said "i have that gauge" lol

Fits 08-10. Sc's were 05-07

it says that because that is the gauge that is in the TC's. i am almost positive that it will be a plug and play replacement for SC's

Jun 17, 2013 | 03:37 AM

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it says that because that is the gauge that is in the TC's. i am almost positive that it will be a plug and play replacement for SC's

ok i think i am wrong. i was reading more on it. i guess it reads 5 psi off if you swap them. so nevermind.

Jun 17, 2013 | 08:20 AM

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Or you could just get a mechanical boost gauge from glowshift for about $60