Engine Earthing Kits

[EUR003act]

Hey,
i read alot about engine earthing kits, found one that claims up to 3kw gain at the wheels, $260... anyway, they look ugly as hell, and are a major rip off.

I decided to make my own custom kit. I don't believe I'll get much if any power gain, but im expecting smoother idling, better accelaration under load, and better sound quality from sound system. First i decided to measure the idling voltage on the battery (using a very accurate multimeter!), this averaged at 14.24volts. then i checked the voltage on the engine block, reading an average of 14.21volts. so a slight drop in voltage there, which isnt suprising considering theres only one 4G cable for the entire electrical system screwed into 1mm steel.

I then made a short 2G cable, that runs directly from the negative terminal and bolts onto the engine block, from there a ran a 8G cable directly up to the valve seat cover. Started the engine up again and tested the voltage. Suprisingly, there was a fairly big difference. The battery voltage was now 14.43volts and the voltage accross the engine was exactly the same! no loss at all, thats what i wanted. but the fact the voltage now increased shows the alternater must be running better off a more efficient engine. i have doubts to whether theres going to be any power difference, but for a $15 upgrade, you cant go wrong! who knows, it might save me some petrol money

[BusterSonic12]

is this what your talking about like the buddyclub condenser/ pivot raizin volt stabilizer??

[tony1234]

is this what your talking about like the buddyclub condenser/ pivot raizin volt stabilizer??

Yeah i think so.

[traumatized]

don't mean to hijack this thread, but does anyone have a diagram or a picture as to where the stock ground cables are on a euro lux?

as i would like to upgrade the stock ground cables to a thicker 4G cable

so if anyone would help me out it would be great

thanks.

[tron07]

Just look at your battery, it goes to the chasis.

[EuroAccord13]

It's not as effective on new cars...

Better for older cars...

[tony1234]

It's not as effective on new cars...

Better for older cars...

Mmm,i've heard that.

[EUR003act]

voltage stabilizer kits generally have a massive capacitor that wires up in parallel to the battery. usually used for car audio installs to stop headlights dimming when the bass beats...

[aaronng]

^^ And by massive, it's like the size of a 1.25L coke bottle! Not the puny Pivot Raizin and Buddyclub condenser stuff.

[EUR003act]

mmmmm 2farad cap.... so sexy!

[tron07]

Bigger farad doesnt really help, better get those with Low ESR, fast charge and discharge rate...

[EUR003act]

All 1/2 farad caps for car audio will be low esr electrolytic... theres no point in having a low esr cap if it can't even hold more (discharge) than a standard car battery... ie: typical car battery maximum discharge rate = 100-200 amps... 2 farad cap = 100 - 200 amps... but note the battery voltage under such loads will drop dramatically (from 14.4v to 11v) where as the caps voltage will stay the same!