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FEB 12, 11:11 PM
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| quote | | Originally posted by $Rich$: if there is enough Intrest in doing this mod i will throw to gether a redy to install "Kit" that will include the ready to install NEW "HIGH Preformance " Ground Strap, full color Photo's and a full List of detailed instructions For the Introductory LOW-LOW price of Just $19.95..... But wait.... Act Now and you will Also recive...... Ahh nevermind  |
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Actually, you could get a pretty good price out of most of us for a kit to repalce all the ground straps with additional ones where you think they are needed. Personally, I'd appreciate a simple writeup with lengths and pictures of the locations a lot more. [This message has been edited by HellYes (edited 02-12-2006).]
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$Rich$
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FEB 12, 11:52 PM
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if you were to go pick up like 3-4' of 4 gauge power or heavy duty welding ground wire and some 4ga. ring treminals it would cost you under $10 $15 topps, i just picked up 8 4 ga ring terminals from menards for under $3 it was 2 packs 4 pcs each and i think it was $1.19 each pack of 4
i happened to have some 4 gauge arround in the garagecurrently im running one from the egr solonid bolt to the chassie by the battery tray, one from the same spot on the battery tray area to the - on the bat, and one from the lower decklid hinge bolt to the - on the bat. just take the cable and lay it out in the desired area to find out the desired length and mark it and cut you could do all 3 of these grounds like i have done for under $15 im sure....
if i were to make up a kit by the time i facter in $5 ish for shipping and like a few $$ for my time and effort.. its not really worth it for me to make them and sell them for like $25 shipped
when it is somthing that is soo simple of a DIY
i mean all you need to do is operate a wire strippers and a ratchet and a crimper or even a hammer if needed to crimp the ring terminals on maybe one of these days ill update my pics with the added straps i have on the decklid hinge and such
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88White3.4GT
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FEB 13, 11:03 PM
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AH! i'm trying this when i go home for break  i totally forgot about this thread, *click add to favorites* ------------------
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BobadooFunk
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FEB 14, 02:34 PM
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BUMP for this great thread.
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fieroman_5000
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MAR 02, 07:23 PM
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I just did this mod, though I did not measure the resistance before and after. I can tell you that the idle is slightly smoother and someone said the wipers wipe faster and they do! Mine wipe slightly faster (noticable). not as dramatic as I acpected but worth the $4~ for the cable from the auto store.
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max1
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MAR 09, 07:35 PM
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just wanted to post to keep this GREAT thread up top. I have spent the last 3 weeks + dealing with codes... ='s replaced IAC, O2, TPS, swapped MAP from parts car, cleaned EGR, swapped EGR selenoid from parts car, all because of a stumble at initial take off that turned to bucking at certain RPM's...worst in 4th gear. Ended up with codes 13 & 21 STILL , also went from 24mpg to 12mpg through all this!!!!!!! Well NOW I believe/hope/pray I have found the answer to My problems. As it is dark I'll do this Tomorrow after work...it will be GREAT to give My sis Her car back and get My "Street Legal Go-Cart" back : ) : ) : ) THX $Rich$
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max1
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MAR 09, 07:39 PM
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just gave You a Bunch of pluses $Rich$......well deserved
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tjm4fun
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MAR 10, 04:31 AM
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this is a timeless post that should stay near the top for all to see.
I would add a few things to do while shredding yourself under the hood:
1. at the left side of the foward head are 2 grounds, clean them up carefully and reinstall. easy to do when the engine is out,
rough to do when installed, both these are ecm grounds and need to be good. on the manual, there is another one at low foward bell housing to block bolt, not sure where it is on the auto, clean that one as well.
2. when installing new grounds remember to clean and use star type washers that will contact the ring with the teeth all the way around, and install to a well cleaned surface. notice the factory ones all use star types, this is t assure a good mechanical contact, not to act just as a lockwasher.
3. if possible, solder the crimped in wire, will stop future corrosion there, more important in damp areas and northern areas where you have salt.
4. after installing a new ground and cleaning the surface, a lite coat of paint will do wonders to keep the area protected from moisture that will wick under the connection points and grow corrosion, again more important in damp areas. corrosion = resistance. adding grounds is a safety net, the more you have, the less chance of a problem. even if all get some corrosion, resistance is reduced with parallel connections, so you are less likely to get stranded in a worst case scenario. +'s to $Rich$ for keeping this out there. ------------------
88 GT 2.8l 5spd
76 30' ChrisCraft Tournament S/F
who has time for anything else?
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replica9000
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MAR 11, 08:31 PM
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Well after reading nearly the entire thread I think I am going to try this tomorrow. I just picked up my Fiero and it starting to run smoother as it gets warmer, but hopefully adding a couple new grounds will help more. Unlike my other cars the cold really affects how smooth this car runs. If I get it done I'll let everyone know how it turned out. ------------------
1988 Yellow GT T-top #581
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replica9000
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MAR 12, 06:25 PM
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Ok so I added two ground wires to the engine, and well not a huge difference, the car does idle a bit smoother, both headlights pop-up at the same time, seems to accelerate smoother, and attracts better looking women at the gas station lol. 
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1988 Yellow GT T-top #581
Cardomain [This message has been edited by replica9000 (edited 03-12-2006).]
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