97 GST Grounds

[jmh033089]

I have found some threads but I didn't see what can happen if things are not grounded properly, so I have had some issues with my 97 GST I had a friend of a friend check it out today and he said when I turn the key to aux he could here a surge. So my question would the car not be grounded right cause idle issues and I know about the these three (intake to the body, tranny to the body,tranny and bolts up the starter)

Are they any that I am missing or any that I would add for extra safety?

What gauges should these grounds have and would it be worth it to up the gauges of the wires?

 

[1995silvergst]

This is an awesome write up on making a ground kit and yes bad grounds can case idle, starting, ignition and other issues FYI.

Homemade 4-gauge Grounding Wire Kit - DSM Forums

 

[jmh033089]

This is an awesome write up on making a ground kit and yes bad grounds can case idle, starting, ignition and other issues FYI.

Homemade 4-gauge Grounding Wire Kit - DSM Forums

That is what I needed thanks me and ChiTownhussla will be use this to ground our GSM's.

 

[PieEyedPiper]

I guess that giant through-bolt for the alternator isn't worth a damn for ground.

You can likely skip that step.

 

[ChiTownHussla]

you being serious>/ we dont need the ground on alt?

 

[PieEyedPiper]

Yep! Extra grounding straps snaking all over your engine bay is a pretty overrated thing IMO anyways. The factory grounds, so long as they are in good condition, are generally sufficient. But please don't misunderstand, more ground is better ground.

I feel a Big 3 upgrade would be more worthwhile.
1. Alternator power to fuse box then to battery
2. Battery to frame ground
3. Upgrade engine to frame ground


http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp~TID~73496~PN~1
http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/151155-the-big-3-upgrade-whats-the-real-benefit/
http://knowledge.sonicelectronix.com/view/printview-157.html
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/449900-where-ground-block.html

If you're into the fatty octopus of wires though, go nuts! I guess there's nothing wrong with more grounding just know there is a real and measurable point of diminishing returns. To me, rewiring the alt. is much more beneficial than 20 feet of ground wire.
Like in this thread. http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/249206-grounding-kit-voltage-stabilizer.html

This also shows some of the hazards relating to the "octopus". http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/electrical-tech/412579-ground-wire-mod-electrical-fire.html
Mmmmm! Now I want calamari!