Custom Machined Central Ground System
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Hehehe...I thought that would get a response.
I'm fabbing up a set for testing on my B16 which will be 46mm.
There are a number of design ideas that will be thrown at this...specifically the problems that arise when using a MAP sensor...
I'm fabbing up a set for testing on my B16 which will be 46mm.
There are a number of design ideas that will be thrown at this...specifically the problems that arise when using a MAP sensor...
looky here
http://www.homemadeturbo.com/tech_pr...itb/index.html
very cool!
I would def. be interested in this!
http://www.homemadeturbo.com/tech_pr...itb/index.html
very cool!
I would def. be interested in this!
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Originally posted by bridge_msport
The individual throttle bodies are in the first stages of testing.
Give me about a month or two...
The individual throttle bodies are in the first stages of testing.
Give me about a month or two...
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Rep Power: 564 I got my kit installed today folks. I have pics coming so I can show you pretty much the best way to install it in the bay of a 7thgen. I have it so you can't hardly see any of the wires except where they enter the block....very clean.
I took her out tonight for a spin and here's what I noticed thus far.
My TYC's are brighter and don't dim at all, ever.
The idle is smooth as silk
The acceleration is a hell of alot smoother
Better throttle response from stop.
Gas mileage will take some time to discover. I'm fillin up in the morning and I'll reset my trip.
I'll be taking my pics and setting up a nice thread for you all to look through.
I took her out tonight for a spin and here's what I noticed thus far.
My TYC's are brighter and don't dim at all, ever.
The idle is smooth as silk
The acceleration is a hell of alot smoother
Better throttle response from stop.
Gas mileage will take some time to discover. I'm fillin up in the morning and I'll reset my trip.
I'll be taking my pics and setting up a nice thread for you all to look through.
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Rep Power: 0 Pharoh just got me a pic of the install.
I'm impressed with how cleanly he was able to complete this.
for you...
He has nothing but good things to say so far, in terms of the difference in performance. I will let him tell you.
He chose to install this kit using a bracket that was used for his OEM intake. Apparently there is also a trick to getting the cable under the coil cover that he will fill you in on.
Here is a pic. I'll apologize for the dirt in his engine.
You can see the block over toward the left seide of the pic.
Enjoy
I'm impressed with how cleanly he was able to complete this.
for you...He has nothing but good things to say so far, in terms of the difference in performance. I will let him tell you.
He chose to install this kit using a bracket that was used for his OEM intake. Apparently there is also a trick to getting the cable under the coil cover that he will fill you in on.
Here is a pic. I'll apologize for the dirt in his engine.
You can see the block over toward the left seide of the pic.
Enjoy
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Rep Power: 812 I still couldn't figure out where to ground the thermostat or alternator. The thermostat only has two bolts that hold it in place. For the alternator, is it the left side opposite the pulley and belt?
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Rep Power: 564 Originally posted by gearbox
I still couldn't figure out where to ground the thermostat or alternator. The thermostat only has two bolts that hold it in place. For the alternator, is it the left side opposite the pulley and belt?
I still couldn't figure out where to ground the thermostat or alternator. The thermostat only has two bolts that hold it in place. For the alternator, is it the left side opposite the pulley and belt?
Check out my pics. I have a gallery set up with all the pics that I took. I haven't named them yet but I will. I'm also gonna build a thread with them. But for now maybe they will help.
Grounding Kit pics
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Rep Power: 564 Originally posted by SQCivic
Pharoh - thanks for the pics...looking forward to your write-up.
Pharoh - thanks for the pics...looking forward to your write-up.
I started the write up tonight but got sidetracked. I'll have some time to finish it off at work today so I'll get it up then.
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Rep Power: 564 Well, here it is folks. I got the write up done. It's basically a total review on the installation and the product itself. Hope you enjoy it.
Link
Link
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Rep Power: 0 Looks like a neat little mod. Nice write up pharoh. Will you be taking it to the dyno soon. I know you didnt dyno before the install, but if you dyno after atleast it will give a ballpark figure.
Chris- I dont think I'll have an money until the summer. But, is there a way to get GREEN? If not I'll be find with silver or one of the other colors.
Chris- I dont think I'll have an money until the summer. But, is there a way to get GREEN? If not I'll be find with silver or one of the other colors.
what is that silver box thing ? and is your kit any different fron this one on ebay ?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2468348291
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2468348291
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Rep Power: 0 The silver box is the Ground Block. All of the cables connect to it to create a central ground point. It is designed to show no bolts once it is installed. It is also designed to eliminate a number of connections. If you look at the ground kit on eBay you have this: cable->ring terminal->bolt->steel disk->bracket->ground. With my kit you get this: cable->aluminum ground block->aluminum bracket->ground.
Aluminum conducts about twice as well as steel.
With my kit, you also get a better looking terminal, 4 gauge cabling for the battery and main ground, and illustrated instructions. Just stringing the cables to random points will do very little, my instructions show the key points.
My kit is designed better and uses better materials than every ground kit I have seen...
Aluminum conducts about twice as well as steel.
With my kit, you also get a better looking terminal, 4 gauge cabling for the battery and main ground, and illustrated instructions. Just stringing the cables to random points will do very little, my instructions show the key points.
My kit is designed better and uses better materials than every ground kit I have seen...
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Rep Power: 812 It should, although you may need to take it off to attach the ground. Or just ground the thermostat, chassis, tranny, and valve cover. Don't worry about the tb.
