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Does this work???
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69Boss302
Has mile high skills
there's been mixed reviews over the years about extra grounding wires.
If you have a bad ground off the engine already, yes, you will see an improvement.
But if everything is fine already, then there is very little chance it will be a worthwhile investment.
If you have a bad ground off the engine already, yes, you will see an improvement.
But if everything is fine already, then there is very little chance it will be a worthwhile investment.
BruseWayne
CEG'er
it should work is much as those electronic superchargers...
don't waste you're money buddy.
don't waste you're money buddy.
1qwicsvt
CEG'er
Just another E-Bay scam
SVT3Rivieres
CEG'er
just go to any car audio shop and buy yourself a few feet of gage 0/1 
posthuman63t
Veteran CEG'er
just go to any car audio shop and buy yourself a few feet of gage 0/1
yea, thats basically all it is.
SVTJON87
Hard-core CEG'er
post please... did you notice any difference? like lights brighter or anything.
2 Upgraded wires on passenger side
Same Wires
Upgraded main fender ground and the other one goes to throttle body
Throttle body ground
Just extra 4 gauge wire I had around, then loomed it all.... Didn't notice any difference.... I suppose with a new ignition like an MSD or if I had an amp or something I might notice it.... don't know for sure though...
Same Wires
Upgraded main fender ground and the other one goes to throttle body
Throttle body ground
Just extra 4 gauge wire I had around, then loomed it all.... Didn't notice any difference.... I suppose with a new ignition like an MSD or if I had an amp or something I might notice it.... don't know for sure though...
SVTJON87
Hard-core CEG'er
i see. well i guess everyone is right about new grounds. o well
ctmystique
Hard-core CEG'er
I haven't, but I believe you are correct, sir. If you're not noticing any electrical malfeasance with your stock setup, those wires in the auction won't make things any better.
skunk
Veteran CEG'er
this has been talked about in depth in the old forums, snake oil.
Rodewaryer
CEG'er
If this is snake oil, it's cheap and has the length figured and the lugs attached. I've heard reports of small hp gains on the dyno and even if not, how can they hurt? You'd be set up for any later electrical upgrades, stereo, lights etc.
morbid
Hard-core CEG'er
And in the old forums, there have been reports of hp loss or ignition problems because of the ECU -> fender ground.
Since the OEM grounds are very small, I would not call upgrading them "snake oil". I would also not replace them looking for any hp gains, but just to ensure everything is properly grounded. I would imagine that a good quality 8 gauge cable would be more than adequate.
Since the OEM grounds are very small, I would not call upgrading them "snake oil". I would also not replace them looking for any hp gains, but just to ensure everything is properly grounded. I would imagine that a good quality 8 gauge cable would be more than adequate.