Close

Results 1 to 13 of 13
  1. #1
    ephatch member epmex's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    SanDiego
    Posts
    209

    DIY: electric grounding system - ''nrg''

    how do you install? batery and what else!

  2. #2
    ephatch member
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Toronto
    Posts
    234
    http://www.civicforums.com/forums/11...t-install.html

    Not our car, but a person who knows EPs well might be able to customize that mod to ours. *patiently waiting*

  3. #3
    I want a big block! thechromecoyote's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Northern NJ
    Posts
    463
    wow, I cant believe this DIY was lost, I thought it was older. I have mine done. Give me a hour and I can at least have pics up.

  4. #4
    fresh to def d-unit's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Calgary Alberta Canada
    Posts
    176
    dont worry guys there is one on k-series

    http://www.k-series.com/tech_document.php?id=25

  5. #5
    I want a big block! thechromecoyote's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Northern NJ
    Posts
    463
    Posted with some ganked info from k-series.com, but without an attempt to sell you a product you can make yourself.

    EP Ground Wire Installation


    What you need:
    • Socket Wrench
    • 10mm Socket
    • 12mm Socket
    • Socket Extension
    • Zip Ties
    • 4-8g wire- Oxygen Free, sleeved in color of choice. (I went with Red)
    • Gold plated terminal caps
    • Heat shrink wrap- color of choice
    • Wire cutters
    • Wire strippers capable of stripping insulation on 4-8g wire
    • Wire crimpers capable of crimping connectors on 4-8g wire
    • Heat Gun or small lighter



    Alternatively, you can by the "JDM grounding kit" from Ebay which will come with all the wires pre-cut to appropriate lengths, crimped, terminated, wrapped and ready to go. It'll also come with this nifty Bracket that helps keep all the wires neatly arranged
    - cost is around $20 shipped.



    Procedure:
    My engine bay!... yes I know its dirty




    Grounding Points

    1. Negative to Battery tie down.
    2. Negative to strut tower ground
    3. Negative to nut on intake manifold.
    4. Intake manifold to ground by pulleys.
    5. Ground by pulleys to valve cover.

    Posted with respect to k-series.com. Mine is currently off bc I was installing a header recently and it was in the way.

    1. Start by checking the lengths of your wires (if you bought it yourself) from Negative Battery terminal to grounding points 1, 2, and 3

    2. Then measure a length of wire from grounding point 3 -> 4, then from 4 -> 5. Remember to route the wires away from engine heat by tucking them under the frame around the headlamps, and along the back of the passenger- side strut tower.

    3. Once all lengths of wire have been measured and Identified, terminate each end in terminal caps and heat shrink wrap the connections.



    Setting the Grounds

    1. Start by loosening the negative battery terminal (10mm)

    2. Add ground wires for locations 1, 2 and 3 to the negative battery terminal and tighten it down.

    3. Connect Wire 1 to the battery tie down.

    4. Connect Wire 2 to the Strut Tower Grounding point

    5. Connect Wire 3 to the intake manifold bolt (10mm), but dont tighten the bolt down yet.

    6. Run Wire 4 from the intake manifold to the Motor Mount Ground near the pulleys (10mm). Tighten the manifold bolt down, but do not tighten Motor Mount Ground Bolt yet. Make sure you tuck it underneath the frame and secure with zip ties.

    7. Run the last wire from the Motor Mount ground near the pulley to rear of the valve cover. Tighten down both bolts. Make sure you run the wire along a path behind the engine to avoid heat and secure with zip ties.

    8. As the last step, remove the IM Cover and locate the Fuel Rail ground (Yellow Nut)

    Re-locate this ground to the valve cover as per Hondata's recommendations for proper ECU protection.


    This is likely unnecessary if you do not have Kpro, but is a good practice while you are working on this project.

    9. All Done!


    Take a rest and clean yourself up! Enjoy less power spikes and smoother Idle operation. When I finished this, my idle went from 1000-1100 to 800 steady.
    Last edited by thechromecoyote; 04-24-2008 at 08:53 AM.

  6. #6
    I want a big block! thechromecoyote's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Northern NJ
    Posts
    463
    All Done!
    Last edited by thechromecoyote; 04-24-2008 at 08:56 AM.

  7. #7
    I want a big block! thechromecoyote's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Northern NJ
    Posts
    463
    Could a Mod please change the title to remove the ?? and clean up the posts before the DIY?

    Thank you!

  8. #8
    fresh to def d-unit's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Calgary Alberta Canada
    Posts
    176
    Quote Originally Posted by thechromecoyote View Post
    Could a Mod please change the title to remove the ?? and clean up the posts before the DIY?

    Thank you!
    only if you change your avatar

    thanks for the DIY, i look forward to doing this

  9. #9
    ephatch member epmex's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    SanDiego
    Posts
    209
    thnx man! i <3 ephatch

  10. #10
    hAh HaH! Tnhatch03's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2003
    Location
    Tennessee
    Posts
    3,743
    i changed the title a little bit as requested.

    great info and write up.
    EPHATCH.COM 4 LYFE!! OFF THA CHAIN KREW #1

    udontknowjack's mom was here....twice!

    UPDATED SITE INFO!


    Want to become a Site Sponsor? Click Here!

    PM for HELP!!

  11. #11
    I want a big block! thechromecoyote's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Northern NJ
    Posts
    463
    Quote Originally Posted by Tnhatch03 View Post
    i changed the title a little bit as requested.

    great info and write up.
    Thanks!

  12. #12
    ephatch member
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Toronto
    Posts
    234
    Sic! =)

    Any user comments would be nice too =)

  13. #13
    hella random avatar? K-Shark's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Bay Area, CA
    Posts
    194
    whoa thanks for the DIY. those pictures of the exact mounting points are AWES-FUCKING-SOME!

    i'm gonna do this really soon now.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •