Looking for pics and info on adding extra engine/chassis grounds

[600xc4me]

I read a topic a while back where there were pictures of extra grounds someone had added to their D8 to help with the ECU issues on these sleds. I found the pictures in a different more recent topic, but the topic I'm looking for had details. Like what length/gauge ground straps were used, and also stated specifically how to mount them. From where to where. Any info would be good.

 

[OnlyPolaris]

i think that was located under the "increasing your iq" sticky.

 

[Eli]

I used a braided ground strap from napa to ground the engine mounts to the frame....very easy.

 

[diamonddave]

I used a braided ground strap from napa to ground the engine mounts to the frame....very easy.

While this an excellent method, I would strongly encourage all to also run a ground strap from the chassis ground (located on the rear of the aluminum electronics plate) to the engine. You can run a 8 or 10 gauge ground wire from the chassis ground to the left rear motor mount.

Reason being is any flex in the plate to the aluminum panel and then TO the steering hoop will result in ZERO ground path and POW will go the ECM. There is alot of flex in this area.


As for pictures, member EricW posted a picture of his ground wire and if memory serves me correctly, it was towards the last page of the "Protecting the ECU" thread or he may've started his own. Napa has good quality ground cables, I installed a 10 gauge cable about 18 inches long from the chassis ground to the rear motor mount and a 12 inch braided ground strap on the right front of the engine at a recoil housing bolt and ran the starp big main black support bar below the pipe on the right side of the sled.

 

[600xc4me]

Thanks Dave. I wasn't sure who had posted them. But your right it was Ericw. Once I knew who it was easy to find. I read through the Protecting your ECU thread and didn't find what I needed. He had started his own topic. Here is the one I was looking for. Incase anybody else is wondering about this as well.

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[EricW]

I can't believe I wrote all that crap. Must not have been hunting season. Well, it is now. Good luck all. lol. EW