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I just came across this:

http://www.optauto.com/webstore/prod...tion=&back=yes

Now with everyone grounding their engines everywhere thinking it might help something, this might actually do something! Lets get a serious discussion going and see if it might work on our cars...

 
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from what i understand, that looks like a capacitor, it should be a good idea, but for that price, i dunno

 
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yeah... i was kinda thinking the same thing.. .I gotta find the company that makes it and see if they have any more info on it....

 
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looks kinda like an ignition module.....pretty cool....needs test results

 
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Bump. I'm interested in getting this. Does it seem like it would work?

 
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Okay thanks. I guess I'll get one and tell you how it is...

 
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GO GEARBOX!!! WRITE UP REVIEW!!

 
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The model number had the letters SUN and it says HYPER in tyhe name. Must be Hyperground by Sun Auto or whatever it's called. Damn i'm smart! ha ha

 
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Yeah, it's the SUN hypervoltage system (not ground wires). Anyway, should be a simple install. I'm getting the MR (multi-rev) version, which is more expensive but should provide better performance at all rpms. There are cheaper versions for just low (torque) or just high (hp) rpm driving.

 
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Sweet gearbox. . I'm looking forward to the review!

 
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I'd like to take one apart and see if its worth $170. I tried to do a little research about it on the net. Its made by Sun Automotive (as was pointed out earlier). Another web site said that it contained capacitors which are supposed to smooth out the transient voltages. It mounts in parallel with your battery.

I can sort of see how it works - I mean, if you have more voltage / current to spare than there will be more for the spark. However it really can't "boost" voltage, only maintain it (at whatever your alternator puts out, say 14.4v). This to me seems a little iffy. I believe it will work, but I'm not sure if its worth the cost.

The grounding kits actually do work. They are the best bang for the buck (as well as changing out all of the positive wires as well).

 
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I have ground wires all going from the negative terminal to tranny, valve cover, and thermostat. But I'll post back results from the HVS. I think it works like a big capacitor to make the voltage flow smooth throughout the system. This can benefit all the systems of your car.

 
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Hummm

 
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Sounds pretty useful...

 
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I hate to be a non believer but it looks like it is use less. When your cars are running the alternator puts out around 14.4 volts. The alternator has its own voltage regulator so all the components on the car don’t burn out. Putting this thing in will not give you more torque or HP. Our ignition system more than what our 9.5.1 compression engines will ever need. Our alternators output is more than our electrical system need. The only time you will need capacitor is when you are running a system. If you have system in your car then just get one of those caps for your system. They act like a second battery.

 
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Not to be rude, but caps are never needed and only prevent lights from dimming. They too draw power from the battery. But the rest of what you say makes sense.

I'm trying this because I've seen a dyno that has shown small improvements in hp and torque. I really just want the electrical system to be more stable. It seems like everytime I try to use an accessory, the lights dim or voltage gets cut out. I have a voltmeter, so I see what's going on. I've actually seen that thing BELOW 12V with the car on!

Anyway, yeah I'm just hoping for a constant 14.4V or whatever. The alternator is setup to turn off at certain times when voltage is not needed, but it has done this sometimes with my system and AC on, dropping below the 12V. I had to turn the defrost or rev the engine to make it go back up. This is very bad for electrical components.

This is what they claim to improve on some cars, and here is a dyno (not taking it too seriously).

*Increased torque
*Increased throttle response
*Brighter headlights
*Reduced audio noise
*Improved fuel efficiency
*Longer battery life

 
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i'm just a tad lost, this is the same as a grounding system? so if you get this, you won't need a grounding system like the one that's been sold in the other thread? correct me if i'm wrong, i'm just confused, and the site just confuses me more! >_<

 
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Actually, having a ground kit in combination with this mod will be better. The hyper voltage system is a series of capacitors that stabilizes battery voltage before sending it to the rest of the car components. So a grounding system would be good to have in addition to this.

I should be getting this tomorrow night, so I'll post up some pics and review.

 
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moved to I.C.E. & Electrical forum

 
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that is SO a rebadged capacitor

 
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You're right about that, but it claims to be a series of caps or something. I'll see if I can open it up when it comes. What do you think about it?

 
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a series of small caps is the same thing as one big cap, just cheaper to produce

 
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a SERIES of caps is bad

now a group of caps in PARALLEL is what you want... if you want caps.

but it looks like waste of money. for HP you'd have to dyno tune. and then who knows.

 
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Hmmm...well I finally installed it in the freezing cold. It's working fine and has LED lights that blink. I haven't really driven enough to tell for sure, but the throttle response is definately better and the car just feels like it runs smoother than before. I didn't really notice anything with lights or dimming yet, but we'll see. I'm gonna try it for a while and then post up a review.

There was a dyno done on a honda civic (unknown year) and it showed some hp gain. I'm not gonna just dyno this by itself, though.

 
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totally looks like a cap, i agree.

 
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http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...hreadid=144345

 
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I have both the Sun Auto Hyperground and Hyper Voltage in my 02 Civic EX and they work great. I got the Hyperground S Type and the Hyper Voltage MR Type and the install and fitment was fine. The cables are pretty unique, lots of shielding and plenty of strands. I noticed that my response was crisper than before, headlights and interior lights were brighter, and most importantly my gas mileage went up. My daily drive sucks, about 60 miles one-way to work, and I was getting about 34-35mpg when averaging about 70mph. After I put on the Hyperground and Hyper Voltage, my mileage went up to 36-37mpg driving at about the same speed! Definately a great buy imho.