OliverTheMan Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 Hello! I have a VIPEC V44 Wire In Installed and running but i have only just realized Knock Control requires an external module or add-on box of somekind. The VIPEC Knock Amplifier Kit seems to be unavailable (if its not, I WANT ONE!!!)https://www.vi-pec.com/other-products/knockkit So i am investigating other external modules that can either -Directly interface with the ECU knock control strategy -Or one that can trigger a digital or analog input to maybe remove a set amount of timing for safety at the bare minimum. -A flashing light on the dash would be great too, but kinda hard to remember when knock occurs on track without logging of somekind. So i am now looking at Compatibility with Link G4 KnockBlock, or KnockLink https://dealers.au.linkecu.com/G4KNL Or any other product that will work! it seems the knocklink is the new version of the vipec knock amplifier but it has a very vauge description and i really cant spend that much and realize afterwards its not compatible. If an expert on the topic has any advice that would be amazing! Thanks for reading. hoping to get this sorted out and it will finally be ready for some track time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamw Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 Only the old Vipec knock amp or the old Link G4 Knock block can be used as the external knock interface for the V44. Both of these products have been obsolete since ~2013. You rarely see them come up for sale as they were quite a good standalone tuning tool too. The G4 Knocklink is just a very basic knock warning light and has no connection to the ecu. The G4+ Knockblock is a standalone audio based tuning tool and has no connection to the ECU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverTheMan Posted July 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Sooo basically this perfectly good ECU i modified my harness to fit is now a paperweight, just what i wanted to hear Why are these items not sold anymore if they were in such high demand? Can it be special ordered? Are you able to contact all dealers and check if there is any old stock in the whole world? i dont really mind how long it takes to arrive... Any other solution except blow 2 grand on a new ECU? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamw Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 15 hours ago, OliverTheMan said: Why are these items not sold anymore if they were in such high demand? Because it was superceeded with th G4+ Knockblock which is smaller, rechargable, better audio, more robust case and connectors and cheaper. The V series ECU's were long out of production by then so there was no requirement for the ECU interface. 15 hours ago, OliverTheMan said: Are you able to contact all dealers and check if there is any old stock in the whole world? Link's distribution model is to dropship product direct to the customers from our warehouses, our dealers generally havent needed to carry stock. Some keep small low cost items such as sensors and cables so they dont need to wait overnight, but mostly it comes direct from us. 15 hours ago, OliverTheMan said: Any other solution except blow 2 grand on a new ECU? Unless you have highly variable fuel octane, you can probably do just fine without knock control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr33 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 There’s one on eBay currently in Jamaica. Assuming it’s not a scam of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr33 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 I’ve got the green link knockblock wired into v44 evolution lancer and it works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil brown Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 Been running a G4 storm with no knock input available to ecu and my subaru is fine no issue and was running 1.7 bar of boost I do have a ks3 knock detection in it on dash but it's not linked to the ecu at all as not capable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almagron Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 I know this post is SUPER old, but I have a Vipec knock interface box available for sale, new in box, never used. Anybody that wants it, make an offer. Send me an email: almagron at hotmail dot com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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