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fierofool AUG 21, 11:43 AM
Neither of the assemblies had ground straps when I removed them from the original engines. Of course, each had a factory mount securely bolted to the engine that would suffice for a ground. My current setup is mounted where the coil and distributor of the 2.8 would be located. A solid base bolted to the engine. The assembly also sits directly in front of the cooling tube that was stock on the 87 V6's. Just as an extra element of security, I'm planning to add a braided ground strap.
Dennis LaGrua AUG 28, 07:19 PM

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Originally posted by fierofool:

Neither of the assemblies had ground straps when I removed them from the original engines. Of course, each had a factory mount securely bolted to the engine that would suffice for a ground. My current setup is mounted where the coil and distributor of the 2.8 would be located. A solid base bolted to the engine. The assembly also sits directly in front of the cooling tube that was stock on the 87 V6's. Just as an extra element of security, I'm planning to add a braided ground strap.



My 3800SC engine is a series III and stock, it came with a ground strap from the block to the coilpack mounting bracket. GM may have added the strap on the 04-08 3800 engines.

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" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
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87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
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