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Old 07-16-2003, 10:46 AM
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is it really worth it. How much hp does it add. would a high guage speaker wire do the job.
Old 07-16-2003, 11:16 AM
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you want a lower gauge wire. a 4 gauge wire is bigger than a 8 gauge.

i would get it if your current wire is corroaded or in bad shape. or if you have a huge sound system.

no, its not work the $75 for the premade kits. it cost $15 for the wires and crimps.
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Old 07-16-2003, 11:21 AM
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How much hp does it add.
Am I missing something here? You're talking about the ground cable coming off of your battery, right?
Old 07-16-2003, 11:37 AM
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sometimes when your electrical system is shot...it decreases the efficentcy of the car. so "fixing" the bad electrical loop, it "brings" back the horsepower that was once lost.

and theres more ground wires than just the one off the battery.
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Default Re: Ground Wire Question

Originally posted by AcuraSpeed
How much hp does it add.

about 25 whp

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Old 07-16-2003, 07:26 PM
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just kidding.

it's better for your car's electrical system in the long run, even though you might not notice a difference right away.

I used all four guage rockford fosgate cable.
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don't buy the premade kit. Robbery




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