<FONT SIZE="4">~This would be a good reference post for anyone looking for ground points in a b-series as well~</FONT>

Well, I grew tired of the ricey buddy club gnd stabilizer kit with it's glowing blue light and blue wires, but I still wanted the functionality of the unit. I dont have a large stereo, however I do notice the difference when it comes to better interior illumination and brighter headlights and a smoother accel response, especially after the under-drive pulley went in. The unit is basically a couple large capacitors that help smooth out any fluctuations and provides a better gnd to main gnd locations in the engine bay. The condenser unit has a (+) and (-) running directly to the battery, and 3 gnd outputs.

First thing, I painted over the entire condenser unit, little blue led window and all (minus the connectors of course) with a generic black. I mounted the unit with crazy glue to the thin black plastic side-shield on the battery (not actually ON the battery).


I bought some new black 6 gauge wires and proper ends from Lordco, and measured out from each gnd point and cut the wires accordingly. Here is the order in which I connected the various gnd points:
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valve cover (note, connected to the bolt that actually goes INTO the head, not just the valve cover one) to rad support to chassis (side near motor mount) PS -dont make fun of the big red cable, that was there from before



chassis to alternator to intake manifold



intake manifold to therm. housing to gnd condenser unit (first of 3 unit outputs)


therm. housing to distributor to gnd condenser unit (second of 3 unit outputs)


gnd condenser unit to transmission (also second of 3 unit outputs)


gnd condenser unit to firewall (last unit output)

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Overall, I'm pretty pleased with my work. For the most part I've run the 6 gauge black wire along the stock wiring harnesses and wires, keeping it out of the way and nearly invisible.

There we go. De-riced, but still has functionality! :D


Modified by Andrew Sutherland at 11:13 AM 3/5/2007


Modified by Andrew Sutherland at 11:14 AM 3/5/2007

 

dude it looks like you got castrol super clean all over your motor!!

 

Yeah, thanks for that ***-munch. Didn't even help me clean it either

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spoon-ITR- &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dude it looks like you got Castrol super clean all over your motor!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ignore this noobie tool

Back to the topic of voltage stabilization I have been looking for a DIY write up for the longest time for a integra with not much luck. your work hit the spot man (and it looks pretty damn clean too!) i cant thank you enough for sharing

 

No prob man Very glad it helps someone out If you have any Q's just fire a pm my way.

 

good ****

 

I didnt know there were that mnay grounds. The only one I have ever noticed that will prevent the car from running is the thermo ground.

Nice write up.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by walker111 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I didnt know there were that mnay grounds. The only one I have ever noticed that will prevent the car from running is the thermo ground.

Nice write up. </TD></TR></TABLE>

What he ^ said!

P.S. What's the name of that capacitor unit?
And I'm going to put a link to this thread in the ITR tech stickie.

 

Thanks

Not all the ground points I used were necessary, but I'm sure it doesn't hurt to have a few extras. There are all kinds of different "ground condenser", "voltage stabilizer" or "earthing kits" you can buy - the one I have is the Buddy Club one:
http://www.optionimports.com/buclraspcosy.html
(although I sure didn't pay $139.00 USD for it )