lnferno
02-23-2003, 05:01 PM
I was very skeptical about getting a grounding kit, so I did TONS of research before buying my kit. My grounding kit allows for cleaner data transfer to the ECU. The kit I bought has been measured to ensure that there isn't any waisted length. As you know, the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Yadda Yadda....
Anyways, the result is more accurate measurements by the ECU and more accurate performance, smoother idle and acceleration (nothing earth shattering, but it is noticeable). On a normal system, electric current flows from a positive terminal to a negative terminal through the car body. But there is a lot of resistance at connectors of the body, engine and transmission. The resistance slows down the flow of electricity to a degree that electrical components Like the ECU and spark plugs cannot perform at their peaks. In order to get the highest performance out of any car, you have to achieve a maximum electricity flow with the least resistance along its electrical circuit. Basically, a grounding system does to your electrical circuit like a high performance intake & exhaust system does for the gas. As I mentioned, I did a lot of research on this topic and found that it has become the hottest modification performed by car enthusiasts in Japan lately. Thinking selfishly, I did this research specifically for the 350Z and found that you will get 1.5 - 2 HP gain.
No, this type of mod isn't going to "throw you back into your seat", but I do think that it is a very worthwhile and cost effective mod. My kit only costs $75. When I was researching what it would take to make my own -vs- buying one, this is what I came up with:
20 ft. 4 gauge insulated copper wire = $32.00
Box of 24 gold plated terminals = $25.00
3 ft. Heat Shrink tube = $2.50
Heat Shrink Gun = $29.00
Industrial Crimp = $30.00
I don't have a heat shrink gun or an industrial crimp, so for me, I would rather pay the $75 for the kit, but hey, to each his own.
I hope this information helps anyone interested in getting a grounding kit for their car.
Dante
Anyways, the result is more accurate measurements by the ECU and more accurate performance, smoother idle and acceleration (nothing earth shattering, but it is noticeable). On a normal system, electric current flows from a positive terminal to a negative terminal through the car body. But there is a lot of resistance at connectors of the body, engine and transmission. The resistance slows down the flow of electricity to a degree that electrical components Like the ECU and spark plugs cannot perform at their peaks. In order to get the highest performance out of any car, you have to achieve a maximum electricity flow with the least resistance along its electrical circuit. Basically, a grounding system does to your electrical circuit like a high performance intake & exhaust system does for the gas. As I mentioned, I did a lot of research on this topic and found that it has become the hottest modification performed by car enthusiasts in Japan lately. Thinking selfishly, I did this research specifically for the 350Z and found that you will get 1.5 - 2 HP gain.
No, this type of mod isn't going to "throw you back into your seat", but I do think that it is a very worthwhile and cost effective mod. My kit only costs $75. When I was researching what it would take to make my own -vs- buying one, this is what I came up with:
20 ft. 4 gauge insulated copper wire = $32.00
Box of 24 gold plated terminals = $25.00
3 ft. Heat Shrink tube = $2.50
Heat Shrink Gun = $29.00
Industrial Crimp = $30.00
I don't have a heat shrink gun or an industrial crimp, so for me, I would rather pay the $75 for the kit, but hey, to each his own.
I hope this information helps anyone interested in getting a grounding kit for their car.
Dante