alexideways Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Are common grounding systems and voltage stabilizers really worth a few horses:?: Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeamNissan Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I used a grounding kit for my old z's (90 300zx/ 90 300zxtt) and I definatly noticed a dif. I dont believe the ground kit actualy adds hp but it seems to make the engien run alot smoother. I guess it depends on the car, 300zx's are a pile of snakes. I would asume the benifit would be less for a car that has less to ground out. I cant speak for voltage stilizers but the theory makes sense to me lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I strongly suspect it has to do with how strong your battery and alternater are as well as the size/condition of your wiring. If your voltage drops at high RPMs due to a weakness in any of these, a voltage stabilizer MIGHT improve spark inensity/consistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 So, what you say is, I should just go with bigger Bat cables??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I use welding cable that I buy from Mcmaster.com. You can also buy the solder-on wire terminals to make it easy. Welding cable is very tough and flexible. You can buy it in colors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 That's a good one... a keeper in my book. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Not necessarily. It's important to have battery cables that can easily handle all current demands but yours are probably just fine provided you're not running extra loads on your electrical system such as a hefty audio system. Just check them for condition and oxidation/cleanliness/tightness at the connecting points. I certainly would not use cables smaller than 6 gauge... 4 is even better. There can be other issues such as size/length of wiring to the ignition components as well as contact problems there too. The battery can be too small or weakening or perhaps the alternating isn't quite charging it to full potential. The best way to tell if there is problem is to check for a voltage drop at the ignition power input at full RPM. If the voltage is consistently above 13 volts, it's fine. Voltage stabilizers won't help unless it regulates the votage higher than 13 volts and only if your ignition perfroms better at this higher voltage. If this is the case, the ignition system needs to be redesigned. Just my opinions here... So, what you say is, I should just go with bigger Bat cables??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexideways Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 Just to let you know guys, I don't actually have problems, I was just investigating the benefits of such devices. Thanks a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.bryant Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I had a Voltage Stabilizer and a Grounding kit on my old R30 and it helped the lights dimming, apeared to help the stereo, and i didnt get the volts ticking up and down with the turn signals going. Was similiar to this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-stereos/Amplifiers/auction-86143282.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 If your charging system is running "properly", your voltage should never drop below 14 volts with the engine running. In my opinion, FWIW, the charging system should be beefed up at the weak points before adding extra gadgets. After all the regulator will absorb even more current and release it in waste heat. Just something to consider. This said, there may be rare times when a regulator is actually necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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