HOW TO: Tommy_Gunns Earthing Kit
04-16-2003, 03:33 PM
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HOW TO: Tommy_Gunns Earthing Kit
I ordered one of Tommy's last Earthing Kits and just finished installing it. It was sitting in my garage for a few weeks until today (Thanks Tommy).
The grounding kit consists of 4 8 guage wires with gold plated ring terminals. They connect to 4 new grounding points. It includes zip ties and a bolt/washer. The wire "holder" (black thing that organizes the wires) is from an old set of Honda ignition wires.
It's pretty easy to install. You just undo a few bolts, intall the wire, and then put them back on.
Here are the wires connected to the battery:
The wires run underneath the strut bar:
The first wire connects to the VTEC Solenoid:
The second wire connects to the Intake Manifold:
The third wire connects to the head and the fourth connects to the alternator:
Here is the completed install:
Does anyone else's power steering line look like this (discolored like the header):
Result:
Smooter idling, no dimming headlights, faster startup, increased throttle response...
AND 20 HORSEPOWER!!!
j/k.. it's not a horsepower mod...
The grounding kit consists of 4 8 guage wires with gold plated ring terminals. They connect to 4 new grounding points. It includes zip ties and a bolt/washer. The wire "holder" (black thing that organizes the wires) is from an old set of Honda ignition wires.
It's pretty easy to install. You just undo a few bolts, intall the wire, and then put them back on.
Here are the wires connected to the battery:
The wires run underneath the strut bar:
The first wire connects to the VTEC Solenoid:
The second wire connects to the Intake Manifold:
The third wire connects to the head and the fourth connects to the alternator:
Here is the completed install:
Does anyone else's power steering line look like this (discolored like the header):
Result:
Smooter idling, no dimming headlights, faster startup, increased throttle response...
AND 20 HORSEPOWER!!!
j/k.. it's not a horsepower mod...
04-16-2003, 03:47 PM
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Re: HOW TO: Tommy_Gunns Earthing Kit (RoaringTurtle)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RoaringTurtle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice
I was looking into getting one of these kits
mind telling us how much and where you can get it?
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I got it from Tommy_Gunns on h-t. It was $50 shipped. He's not making anymore but ask him if he has any left...
Here are some threads about it:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=213972
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=429498
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=320375
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=441352
Modified by SpoonEK2 at 5:33 PM 4/16/2003
I was looking into getting one of these kits
mind telling us how much and where you can get it?
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I got it from Tommy_Gunns on h-t. It was $50 shipped. He's not making anymore but ask him if he has any left...
Here are some threads about it:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=213972
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=429498
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=320375
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=441352
Modified by SpoonEK2 at 5:33 PM 4/16/2003
04-16-2003, 03:49 PM
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Re: HOW TO: Tommy_Gunns Earthing Kit (MagillaGorilla)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MagillaGorilla »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Looks g00d 
how much did it run you? and are u gonna clip the end of the wire ties? 
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Haha...yeah I'll clip them off. I'm going to leave them until I'm sure I won't be needing any more slack from the wires...then off they go!
how much did it run you? and are u gonna clip the end of the wire ties? </TD></TR></TABLE>Haha...yeah I'll clip them off. I'm going to leave them until I'm sure I won't be needing any more slack from the wires...then off they go!
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04-16-2003, 04:00 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SpoonEK2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Haha...yeah I'll clip them off. I'm going to leave them until I'm sure I won't be needing any more slack from the wires...then off they go!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Myabe u should leave em unclipped, black wire ties are jdm
Haha...yeah I'll clip them off. I'm going to leave them until I'm sure I won't be needing any more slack from the wires...then off they go!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Myabe u should leave em unclipped, black wire ties are jdm
04-16-2003, 04:02 PM
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Re: HOW TO: Tommy_Gunns Earthing Kit (MagillaGorilla)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MagillaGorilla »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Myabe u should leave em unclipped, black wire ties are jdm </TD></TR></TABLE>
I think I'll leave them on then...every bit of JDM helps!
Myabe u should leave em unclipped, black wire ties are jdm
</TD></TR></TABLE>I think I'll leave them on then...every bit of JDM helps!
04-16-2003, 04:03 PM
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Re: HOW TO: Tommy_Gunns Earthing Kit (kommon_sense)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kommon_sense »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">notice any improvement?</TD></TR></TABLE>Any improvement in what? Read what he said above...
04-16-2003, 04:12 PM
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Re: HOW TO: Tommy_Gunns Earthing Kit (SpoonEK2)
Very nice install. I'm glad you like it.
Yes, I no longer make these. However, I still have some blue ones left but won't be selling them off right away since the mail system has gone all crappy since the war broke out.
Yes, I no longer make these. However, I still have some blue ones left but won't be selling them off right away since the mail system has gone all crappy since the war broke out.
04-16-2003, 04:13 PM
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Re: HOW TO: Tommy_Gunns Earthing Kit (SpoonEK2)
i made a kit for my car, but i ran the grounds from vtec solenoid, throttle body, intake manifold/fuelrail, and thermostat.
did you redo your tranny and head (valve cover) grounds too?
did you redo your tranny and head (valve cover) grounds too?
04-16-2003, 04:22 PM
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Re: HOW TO: Tommy_Gunns Earthing Kit (SpoonEK2)
Give us your personal feedback on this mod.
this seems to be a controversal topic.
But, this seems very interesting.
this seems to be a controversal topic.
But, this seems very interesting.
04-16-2003, 04:46 PM
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Re: HOW TO: Tommy_Gunns Earthing Kit (SpoonEK2)
zip ties look like butt. I did this on my room mates ITR, and I used 2 clear zip ties. I suggest you get a couple clear ones, may set you back 10-20 cents, and it looks cleaner.
It really does help though huh! I didn't think it would be noticable, but it is
It really does help though huh! I didn't think it would be noticable, but it is
04-16-2003, 04:49 PM
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Re: HOW TO: Tommy_Gunns Earthing Kit (B2FiNiTY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B2FiNiTY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Cleannn setup </TD></TR></TABLE>
very nice hook up!
</TD></TR></TABLE>very nice hook up!
04-16-2003, 06:43 PM
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Re: HOW TO: Tommy_Gunns Earthing Kit (sparq)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sparq »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Any improvement in what? Read what he said above...</TD></TR></TABLE>
I did read what he said and he didn't say. Some people claim that the earthing kits improve idle, and somewhat smoother power delivery. So I wanted to know if he noticed any improvement after installing the kit.
I did read what he said and he didn't say. Some people claim that the earthing kits improve idle, and somewhat smoother power delivery. So I wanted to know if he noticed any improvement after installing the kit.
04-16-2003, 06:46 PM
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Re: HOW TO: Tommy_Gunns Earthing Kit (kommon_sense)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kommon_sense »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I did read what he said and he didn't say. Some people claim that the earthing kits improve idle, and somewhat smoother power delivery. So I wanted to know if he noticed any improvement after installing the kit.</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SpoonEK2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Result:
Smooter idling, no dimming headlights, faster startup, increased throttle response...
AND 20 HORSEPOWER!!!
j/k.. it's not a horsepower mod...
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I did read what he said and he didn't say. Some people claim that the earthing kits improve idle, and somewhat smoother power delivery. So I wanted to know if he noticed any improvement after installing the kit.</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SpoonEK2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Result:
Smooter idling, no dimming headlights, faster startup, increased throttle response...
AND 20 HORSEPOWER!!!
j/k.. it's not a horsepower mod...
</TD></TR></TABLE>
04-16-2003, 07:10 PM
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Re: HOW TO: Tommy_Gunns Earthing Kit (1 speedstar)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1 speedstar »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how long was each wire? did they differ in lengths?
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Ask Tommy Gunns...he made it. I didn't get a chance to measure them.
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Ask Tommy Gunns...he made it. I didn't get a chance to measure them.
04-16-2003, 07:14 PM
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Re: HOW TO: Tommy_Gunns Earthing Kit (kommon_sense)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kommon_sense »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm going blind in my old age. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I posted the claimed benefits in the first post, but I didn't go out for a drive yet. So...
Both of you are right.
I did go out for a drive and I do notice some of the benefits. I'll explain after a little more seat time...
I posted the claimed benefits in the first post, but I didn't go out for a drive yet. So...
Both of you are right.
I did go out for a drive and I do notice some of the benefits. I'll explain after a little more seat time...
04-16-2003, 09:20 PM
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Re: HOW TO: Tommy_Gunns Earthing Kit (SpoonEK2)
Things I've noticed:
1. Smoother power delivery.
2. Feels torqueier...I attribute this to better throttle response.
3. Doesn't start on the first crank (meaning instantly)...more like the 3rd flywheel revolution. I think this is because of my weak stock battery.
4. There's no way my idle will be smoother with my motor mount inserts...
5. Well spent $50.
1. Smoother power delivery.
2. Feels torqueier...I attribute this to better throttle response.
3. Doesn't start on the first crank (meaning instantly)...more like the 3rd flywheel revolution. I think this is because of my weak stock battery.
4. There's no way my idle will be smoother with my motor mount inserts...
5. Well spent $50.