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Old Jun 15, 2006, 07:01 AM
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evo specific grounding kit for cheap? (yes, I searched)

Yes, I did search - I found a lot of info on grounding kits (HKS, buddy cub etc) , but they are a lot of money for what they are.

I also found generic kits for cheap, but read of quality issues, non-soldered wires, cheap ring terminals etc....

So, is there a compromise - good quality and cheap? Does it come with directions on install and which grounding points to use?


Or do I make my own? I was going to use a distribution block and run 4 gauge to it and the others off the distibution block?

I found the two attached pics for grounding points - if someone has more to add, that would be great!

Also, there are 2 styles: One is seperate wires while the other is like one long wire (as pictured below) Any difference between the two?

Please let me know!

Thanks!
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id rather have a nice kit then something that looks like spageti
Old Jun 15, 2006, 07:06 AM
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So, you are saying: buy an expensive kit? They all look the same - wires to different points in the bay, right?
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You could just as easily build your own "grounding kit" for $10 or less with parts from the electrical/wiring dept at you local Home Depot or Lowes.
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I have the Sun Auto Cyber Speed Hyper Grounding Kit and Hyper Voltage kit. They are specifically designed for the EVO and have specific grounding points. However, it is not cheap. I noticed an improved idle, brighter headlights, slightly better torque, and better throttle response. It is used on the record breaking Cyber EVO.

http://www.sunautomobile.com/product...eed.htm#ground
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Just make your own. The thicker the wire the better. Its just a ground for christ's sake.
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I have the lineage grounding kit. Thick wires, platinum ends, crimped not soldered, I think 7 different colors. I got it for 60 dollars from vivid racing. Lineage.com has em for 60 dollars to.For the price you can't beat the quality-I was very impressed with the kit and would recomend it to anyone looking for a alternative to the bigger name brand ones.
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i have a bridge in new york that i'll sell to you for cheap. it's already grounded, too.
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how much do you want for the bridge?
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Make your own kit. Save some$$$
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grounding kits are useless besides slightly better voltage. LMAO @ the "increased torque" comment!
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Originally Posted by Lancer EVO IX
I have the Sun Auto Cyber Speed Hyper Grounding Kit and Hyper Voltage kit. They are specifically designed for the EVO and have specific grounding points. However, it is not cheap. I noticed an improved idle, brighter headlights, slightly better torque, and better throttle response. It is used on the record breaking Cyber EVO.

http://www.sunautomobile.com/product...eed.htm#ground
I also have both of the kits from Cyber Speed. First I had the Voltage kit with a cheap DIY kit. I was so impressed by the voltage kit, I thought "damn if this is this good then the Grounding Kit got to be impressive too. - Nope. I didn't notice anything. But I give a to the Voltage kit.
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