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Relocating the two grounds for the BIG3, will this work?

Old Mar 18, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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Default Relocating the two grounds for the BIG3, will this work?

I decided to relocate the chassis ground to the strut tower, I don't think that will give me any issues.

I however, am not too sure about the new block ground. The current connection is a pain in the *** to reach and I didn't want to deal with it if I don't have to.

Here's a pic of what I'm planning to do. Will this work?
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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24 views and no feedback? I understand that it's probably a very dumb question, but when it comes to possibly messing something up in my car, I'm not taking any chances.

Can anybody help me out?
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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a ground is aground the strut tower seems ok but you need to remember the other side is of arubber coating on upper c-arm i would ground on block instead of head though no reason i have just added another ground to the block and front frame rail by the alternator just for added protection and i cut the main starter hot out of bundle at the battery and connected it separately to pos. side to permit engine drop out easier
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just make sure its clean metal on both sides (wire brush/sand paper/etc before putting the ground terminals on)
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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Heres what i did. I removed (relocated) the factory ground wire to the bar I made. then I bolted the bar I made to the factory mounting location (of the ground wire). then the wire to the right of the factory wire goes to the same location you pointed out on engine block. then i mounted fuse holder to the bar to keep it clean looking. If needed I can send some pics tomorrow of the bar and better install pics.


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