EVERYONE with a V6 please Read (Page 35/39)
phonedawgz MAR 05, 05:52 AM
Yeah they should. Pretty much any store that sells battery cables should have what you need.
elusivedotone MAR 06, 12:31 AM
hey guys i just bought a Maximum Energy "Switch to Starter Battery Cable" (SS40-4) 4 gauge 40 inch cable. Will this work ok?


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aaronkoch MAR 06, 10:59 AM

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Originally posted by Dodgerunner:

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The reason I bring this up is related to this post. The standard Fiero body grounds would never be heavy enough to start the engine as they would not carry enough current.
If you add new heavy body grounds without making sure the engine ground is good you could develop this same issue with your car. If you engine is starting well it probably would not happen but in the future is your engine ground failed it could happen.
Of if you have poor starting issues now and think adding the body grounds will help you could have the same issue.
Since the main object of this fix it to add a better ground from the engine to the body it would also likely not occur.

Just food for thought...




My college roommate has a 67 mustang that did the same thing, only through the c4 transmission. After 2 rebuilds on warranty, the transmission shop pointed out to him that he forgot to add a engine block ground when he swapped the v8 in.

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Currently in the middle of my 88 + 3800NA swap

steve308 MAR 06, 01:08 PM
As per Dodge Runners info ---- Grounding thru the CV joints was a somewhat common problem with the chrysler k-cars when the mechanic loosened the (slotted) motor mount to realign the front cradle as the ground strap was on the cradle bolt. As a parts store we repalced a large number of axles for mechanics before this was figured out. Can't have enough good grounds!
FirstDrCar MAR 06, 04:11 PM
My apologies as I did not read all nine pages of this thread...

Would adding another ground to an 84 4cyl engine help at all? If so, where could it be placed?

Thanks!

Plus for you $Rich$
Dodgerunner MAR 06, 07:35 PM

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Originally posted by FirstDrCar:

My apologies as I did not read all nine pages of this thread...

Would adding another ground to an 84 4cyl engine help at all? If so, where could it be placed?

Thanks!




It sure would not hurt. Any bolt on the block run to a hinge bolt would probably work fine. The 4's don't set as close to the fire wall as the 6's so would probably need a little longer strap.

FirstDrCar MAR 06, 07:52 PM

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Originally posted by Dodgerunner:


It sure would not hurt. Any bolt on the block run to a hinge bolt would probably work fine. The 4's don't set as close to the fire wall as the 6's so would probably need a little longer strap.



Thanks for the response. + for you. Definitely a useful upgrade.
fieroadam MAR 06, 09:40 PM
Read ALL 9 pages amd I have to say, this is the VERY NEXT thing Im doing to my 85 3800 SC I, since I am currently trying to sort out electric issues. I know what kind of problems a bad ground can cause so reading this has definitally "shined new light" on my problems. PLUS 1 MILLION
deloreanant MAR 22, 06:15 AM
Performed this "upgrade" and my engine runs 10x's smoother and my exhaust doesn't smell so rich. Thanks for this helpful tip!
liv4God MAR 23, 01:33 AM
I put a ground from the battery to the block and pleunum, but noticed no changes. What did I do wrong? I thought I saw someone say that would work on here.