Grounding Kits - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sp00ln · 2004-07-31, 04:03 PM

I should have asked you guys at the meet, but I was wondering what gauge your grounding kits were? Specificly the grounds to the head and intake manifold. And when you guys usually ground your car with these kits, what do you ground?

Thanks

-Sp00ln

Dean · 2004-07-31, 04:57 PM

The short answer is whatever your kit came with... I have a kit lying around that is 10 guage, but I beleive I have seen 12,8,4, and possibly as low/large as 2. Last I knew, there was no imperical evidence that any of these does anything, much less what size wire to use, so it is a crap shoot.

That said, if you are going to do it, solder the ends, and make the lengths as short as possible of whatever size wire you use...

This kit goes to two places on the intake, one on the intercooler, and the right strut tower. The theory is to get the grounds as close to critical sensors as possible I guess. I'm sure others go elsewhere...

Sorry, no perfect answers from me at least...

sp00ln · 2004-07-31, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

The short answer is whatever your kit came with... I have a kit lying around that is 10 guage, but I beleive I have seen 12,8,4, and possibly as low/large as 2. Last I knew, there was no imperical evidence that any of these does anything, much less what size wire to use, so it is a crap shoot.

That said, if you are going to do it, solder the ends, and make the lengths as short as possible of whatever size wire you use...

This kit goes to two places on the intake, one on the intercooler, and the right strut tower. The theory is to get the grounds as close to critical sensors as possible I guess. I'm sure others go elsewhere...

Sorry, no perfect answers from me at least...

I didn't get a kit or anything, but I've heard some *rumors* about better grouding = a better longevity(sp?) of the internals (nutral oil or something). Plus, it wouldn't look bad as a somewhat "engine dressup" kit. I was thinking about just replacing the stock wires with some 4-8 gauge wire from circuit city or any other audio place. I believe I can make a kit for under $20. I ask you guys because I've seen some of your cars with a grounding kit and I heard its popular with WRX drivers.

Libila · 2004-08-01, 01:14 AM

Dean was right, closer to vital sensors. Depending on where you hook what up to it can effect different parts of the car. One way can make your headlights brigher. Another can make your car a bit faster. Or you can set it up to make your "system" get more juice, in turn "hitting harder". I forget which positions do what but I'm sure you can find out.

Ryan- Im not sure re-wiring everything is going to benefit the over all performance of your 2g. I know it works on our fuel pumps but I would read up on re-wiring anything else.

MikeSTI · 2004-08-01, 08:41 AM

I have the Lineage kit.........4 guage wire looked real nice when I first got it but now is changing colors as the heat fades it :?

sp00ln · 2004-08-01, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeSTI

I have the Lineage kit.........4 guage wire looked real nice when I first got it but now is changing colors as the heat fades it :?

Can you post a pic?

MikeSTI · 2004-08-01, 11:56 AM

I will try by tonight

2004-07-31, 04:03 PM	#1
sp00ln EJ205 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,196	Grounding Kits I should have asked you guys at the meet, but I was wondering what gauge your grounding kits were? Specificly the grounds to the head and intake manifold. And when you guys usually ground your car with these kits, what do you ground? Thanks -Sp00ln __________________ Turbo is a decent with modification.

2004-07-31, 04:57 PM	#2
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	The short answer is whatever your kit came with... I have a kit lying around that is 10 guage, but I beleive I have seen 12,8,4, and possibly as low/large as 2. Last I knew, there was no imperical evidence that any of these does anything, much less what size wire to use, so it is a crap shoot. That said, if you are going to do it, solder the ends, and make the lengths as short as possible of whatever size wire you use... This kit goes to two places on the intake, one on the intercooler, and the right strut tower. The theory is to get the grounds as close to critical sensors as possible I guess. I'm sure others go elsewhere... Sorry, no perfect answers from me at least... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2004-08-01, 08:41 AM	#5
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	I have the Lineage kit.........4 guage wire looked real nice when I first got it but now is changing colors as the heat fades it :? __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-08-01, 11:56 AM	#7
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	I will try by tonight __________________ Cobb Stage 2

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2004-08-01, 01:14 AM	#4
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	Dean was right, closer to vital sensors. Depending on where you hook what up to it can effect different parts of the car. One way can make your headlights brigher. Another can make your car a bit faster. Or you can set it up to make your "system" get more juice, in turn "hitting harder". I forget which positions do what but I'm sure you can find out. Ryan- Im not sure re-wiring everything is going to benefit the over all performance of your 2g. I know it works on our fuel pumps but I would read up on re-wiring anything else.