DIY Ground Wire Kit Pics
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DIY Ground Wire Kit Pics
I pieced together this ground wire kit with the help of this thread
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh....php?p=2094239
on to the pics:
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh....php?p=2094239
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Last edited by CivicHX01; Jun 22, 2004 at 03:26 AM.
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Originally Posted by Quijano187
did you notice a difference or is it all bs? i still like it for show... what gound kit did you get? holla back
others also say that gas mileage increases and the headlights get brighter but i haven't checked those yet...
Originally Posted by d17a2outlaw
got a little too happy with the red spray paint? ground wire looks good.
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Originally Posted by wonderz
'cause most distro block comes with 4 outputs.. and you might want to ground more than 4 points. thus 2 distro blocks.
left block
1. passenger shock tower (stock grounding point)
2. thermostat -> then replace the stock wire that connects the thermostat to front tie bar
3. throttle body
4. tranny
right block
1. firewall
2. driver side shock tower (i used the hole under the clutch reservior)
3. alternator
4. valve cover
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Originally Posted by armjr2
where did you connect the wire to the alternator cuz I didnt see a spot to connect it to. and same with the throttle body
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh....php?p=2094239
for the TB i connected it here
for the alternator
thats not my car but i connected it the same way and followed that DIY...
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Originally Posted by exclusive_vtec
very nice!
u see or feel a difference??
u see or feel a difference??
Originally Posted by CivicHX01
i did notice a difference... there is a bit more throttle response especially in 2nd gear... before there was a bit of lag in 2nd around 2-4k rpm but now that lag is gone... and my radio sounds better too, the sound is more crisp...
others also say that gas mileage increases and the headlights get brighter but i haven't checked those yet...
others also say that gas mileage increases and the headlights get brighter but i haven't checked those yet...
so those 3 things (ground wire kit, plugs, and oil) have all contributed to the ~5 mpg increase...
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Originally Posted by Civicly02
where did you find it? locally andrew?
then i got some sandpaper and sparkplug grease to ensure good contact...
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