Ground Wire kit
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Ground Wire kit
Ok the upgraded ground wire kit:
I know this has been posted before and it looks like from this:
http://mx-3.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t= ... &&start=45
it did have a good diy from projectmazda.com but it's no longer up. So. I was wondering if you guys could help me out. I see a ton of you have done this kit so somebody has go to be able to put up a good FAQ with pictures. Please please please. :) Thanks.
Scott
I know this has been posted before and it looks like from this:
http://mx-3.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t= ... &&start=45
it did have a good diy from projectmazda.com but it's no longer up. So. I was wondering if you guys could help me out. I see a ton of you have done this kit so somebody has go to be able to put up a good FAQ with pictures. Please please please. :) Thanks.
Scott
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they have them on e-bay
some say it works other waste of me
i don't have one so there my two cents
some say it works other waste of me
i don't have one so there my two cents
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its a proven fact that thicker wire conducts electricity better, the more threads the better. Will it help your car Yes, Will you see actual noticeable gains, probably not. but it is a good idea if you have a few bucks to spend
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hey thanks for that link to Gro's faq. I think I understand...his set up looks different than the kind where all the wires go to the one wheel type terminal. I want to do it just to improve the grounds the car has period. If I feel any differences that's great but I'm not expecting too much. If anything doing the install will help me become more familiar with the car. Any idea if the "daisy chain" method or the circular terminal method would be better? I found this too...looks to be basically the same idea.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LINEAGE- ... 0184950767
So you definately want to ground the transmission, the engine head, the neg bat. term, the right and left chassis, any other suggestions of which to ground? Which bolts should I not ground to?
Thanks guys.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LINEAGE- ... 0184950767
So you definately want to ground the transmission, the engine head, the neg bat. term, the right and left chassis, any other suggestions of which to ground? Which bolts should I not ground to?
Thanks guys.
If you're facing the engine bay, on the right side of the valve cover, right above the distributor, is a small grounding point that I feel is important.
The wire that connects to the grounding point goes directly to the starter... If it's not grounded correctly, no start. I learned that the hard way.
I guess if you don't have starter issues, it's not a big deal, but my poor starter is a lot happier with basically a direct ground. In fact, instead of going "crank-crank" it gives a very distinctive sound. it says, "thank you."
The wire that connects to the grounding point goes directly to the starter... If it's not grounded correctly, no start. I learned that the hard way.
I guess if you don't have starter issues, it's not a big deal, but my poor starter is a lot happier with basically a direct ground. In fact, instead of going "crank-crank" it gives a very distinctive sound. it says, "thank you."
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It defenitely wouldn't hurt, that's what I did. I actually went all out and opened up my engine harness and replaced the ground wires, then taped it back up nicely. 4 hours I'll never get back.zombiechow wrote:would it be a good idea to go ahead and run a new ground wire for the neg. term on the battery as well? I know this sounds silly but once I disconnect the battery completely what areas should I look out for that have the possibility of still having some kind of current? If any. Thanks!
I wouldn't worry about the components holding charge. Touch your positive & negative battery terminals together ONCE THE BATTERY IS COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED to discharge any current.
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You're crimping my style... heheheh
I noticed on the series of photos, that the crimp was made on the side with the split. I'm pretty sure the standard way of crimping is ot crimp on the back (opposite the split). Can anyone confirm this?
Eric
I noticed on the series of photos, that the crimp was made on the side with the split. I'm pretty sure the standard way of crimping is ot crimp on the back (opposite the split). Can anyone confirm this?
Eric
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Re: Ground Wire kit
Sorry for putting this topic back on top but I've a question about the groundwire kit
I bought one of a local store here. This kit has 8 cables and 1 battery(pole) connector.
But here's the problem: My battery is relocated to the trunk.
In what way should I connect my ground wire kit ??
I bought one of a local store here. This kit has 8 cables and 1 battery(pole) connector.
But here's the problem: My battery is relocated to the trunk.
In what way should I connect my ground wire kit ??
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Re: Ground Wire kit
You will have to daisychain off of your main lead off of the battery. Being in the trunk will not really make a difference. one way or another, it goes to your engine bay. Take that initial ground point and bond everything to or from that point. You probably won't be using the ground wire with the batt terminal on it.