knock sensor

hey guys. well it was about time i had to rewire my knock sensor and install a new one. took the whole intake manifold except for the very bottom piece just to get to the wiring harness and knock sensor. as soon as i saw the wire and connector to the knock sensor it came to my attention that i...

I'm in the process of the rewire & i have this question but none of the KS threads have the answer.. Probably a stupid question. Ok in the the write up it says to SPLICE the coax cable conductor into the ks wire 5-6 inches away from the ECU.. Wouldn't it be better if i just cut the KS wire...