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    So I decided to experiment and see how well the stock electrical system is today. It was no surprise that there was a fair bit a resistance, and therefore an upgrade was in order. So here are some measurements I took:

    Voltage stock-- normal operating temp, engine on, fans off

    - Engine Running = 14.4V (BASELINE)
    - Air Conditioner On full = 14.2V
    - Air Conditioner On full, fog Lights On, lo beams on,= 14V
    - Air Conditioner On full, fog Lights On, lo beams on,Interior Lights On, Brights On = 13.9V
    - Air Conditioner On full, fog Lights On, lo beams on, Interior Lights On, Brights On, stock radio On (3/4 volume),= 13.7V

    Overall not too bad for an 07, but the older the car gets I'm sure some of these contacts will errode. Not too mention those of you with aftermarket stereos will see a much larger drop off.

    All Resistance tests were taken both with the ignition off and ignition on, accessories off both tests, and the
    multi-meter set to Ohms: Off / ON
    - Battery To driver side Strut Tower = 1 ohm/8ohms
    - Battery To Intake Manifold = .6/2.4
    - Battery to front trans mount (random point) = 1.1/1.5
    - Battery To ignition coil plate = 1.2/3.5~12
    - Battery To front Cylinder Head = 24.5/33
    - Battery To rear Cylinder Head = 20.7/15~48
    - Battery To Alternator Bolt = .7/1.9
    - Battery To Existing Ground @ trans = 1.2/.7
    - Battery To TB Bolt = 1.1/1.5

    I proceeded to make new grounding points using 1660 strand OCF 4awg wire, I also put in a new power cable from the alternator directly to the battery.

    7 new ground points + 1 power wire







    Ground kit + 4awg alternator power cable installed-- normal operating temp, engine on, fans ON


    - Engine Running = 14.2V
    - Air Conditioner On = 14.1
    - Air Conditioner On, Fog Lights On, Lo beams on = 14V
    - Air Conditioner On, Fog Lights On, Lo beams on, Interior Lights On, Brights On = 14V
    - Air Conditioner On, Fog Lights On, Lo beams on, Interior Lights On, Brights On, stock radio On (3/4 volume),= 14V

    All Resistance tests were taken both with the ignition off and ignition on, accessories off both tests, and the
    multi-meter set to Ohms:

    - Battery To driver side Strut Tower = 1/3
    - Battery To Intake Manifold = 0.1/0.1
    - Battery to front trans mount (random point) = 0.1/.01
    - Battery To ignition coil plate = 0~0.1/0~0.1
    - Battery To front Cylinder Head = 0/1
    - Battery To rear Cylinder Head = 0/0
    - Battery To Alternator Bolt = 0.1/0.2
    - Battery To Existing Ground @ trans = 0.8/0
    - Battery To TB Bolt = 0~0.2/0~0.2


    Overall, I think I'm happy with it. The weather was too crappy to take it out for a long drive but the Idle seems noticeably smoother, (easy to feel since I have the MMI's installed)

    I know other cars experience slightly better HP, and gas mileage, as the car runs smoother and the electrical system does not have to work as hard to keep things running optimally. I'll have a more in depth report in a few days.

    If everything goes well I may consider making a few extra sets


    HID 6000k lows ~ HID 3000k fogs ~ Crab04+ CAI w/custom velocity stck ~ RACINGLINE Motor Mounts ~ RACINGLINE Strut Bar ~ Deleted resonator ~ RACINGLINE grounding kit

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    Re: Todays adventure: electrical system upgrading

    low resistance = happy electrical system = happy modules = more efficient motor = more hp = owner


    Care to take pics of the grounding points of the ignition coil plate

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    • #3
      Re: Todays adventure: electrical system upgrading

      Please come do that to my car.....it shocks the shit outta me half the time I get out.
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      • #4
        Re: Todays adventure: electrical system upgrading

        wow, those resistance #'s went down to like nothing.


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        • #5
          Re: Todays adventure: electrical system upgrading

          Originally posted by Lampoon
          Please come do that to my car.....it shocks the shit outta me half the time I get out.

          if you ever wanna come down to enjoy everything that Philly does not have to offer let me know and Ill help you to relax by letting you do thid to my car

          'course I ahve always wanted to visit Canada


          AJ
          De-Badged, Tinted Tails 3rd Brake Light
          Custom Painted Interior, Engine/Battery Covers
          Custom Intake, Racingline MM, Black Upper Grills
          My next mod: Figuring out how to turn my 6 into a place to live since ill be homeless come Feb

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          • #6
            Re: Todays adventure: electrical system upgrading

            Looks like this will fix the "when I operate my power door locks the dome light goes dim" problem.
            <-- Gray G6? Click!
            2006 G6 SE V6 3.5L Sedan "Sharon", Stealth Gray Metallic, 1SA+CF5+PCM+PDX - Sold but will not be forgotten... will always have a special place in my heart.
            2006 Solstice 2.4L I4 "Kristin", Shadow Gray Metallic, 1SA+JL9+G80+PCQ+ZQ2+ZQ3
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              Re: Todays adventure: electrical system upgrading

              A " how to " would be kick ass.

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              • #8
                Re: Todays adventure: electrical system upgrading

                Originally posted by balling6
                A " how to " would be kick ass.
                Agreed.

                My progression thread
                Car: Black 2007 G6 V6 Sedan
                Done: Debadged, 20% tint, Stage 3/4 CRAB Intake, 08 radio w/aux, leather wheel and radio controls, DDM Tuning 6K HID's
                In Process (waiting on the install): Black Window Trim, GTP rims, Red painted Calipers
                Near Future: Red Angel Eyes, Cquence rotors, color matched headlights, LED tails+3rd brake light
                Down the Road: WAMS tune

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                • #9
                  Re: Todays adventure: electrical system upgrading

                  Originally posted by bigs4610
                  Originally posted by balling6
                  A " how to " would be kick ass.
                  Agreed.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Todays adventure: electrical system upgrading

                    Just curious, any updates to this?

                    I'm interested in doing this mod.
                    <-- Gray G6? Click!
                    2006 G6 SE V6 3.5L Sedan "Sharon", Stealth Gray Metallic, 1SA+CF5+PCM+PDX - Sold but will not be forgotten... will always have a special place in my heart.
                    2006 Solstice 2.4L I4 "Kristin", Shadow Gray Metallic, 1SA+JL9+G80+PCQ+ZQ2+ZQ3
                    Life moves fast, don't miss a thing.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Todays adventure: electrical system upgrading

                      I'm working to put a full kit together for you guys. I fitted a set to a 3.9 today and as soon as I hear back from him I'll start putting a few kits out there for you guys.


                      HID 6000k lows ~ HID 3000k fogs ~ Crab04+ CAI w/custom velocity stck ~ RACINGLINE Motor Mounts ~ RACINGLINE Strut Bar ~ Deleted resonator ~ RACINGLINE grounding kit

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                      • #12
                        Re: Todays adventure: electrical system upgrading

                        Originally posted by taz
                        I'm working to put a full kit together for you guys. I fitted a set to a 3.9 today and as soon as I hear back from him I'll start putting a few kits out there for you guys.
                        makes mes a 3.5ls setsssss

                        Originally posted by Tupperware SC2
                        I'm open to other ideas that'll make my car sick awesome super deluxe pro-friggin BOOYAH yo, as long as they're cheap.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Todays adventure: electrical system upgrading

                          me too.....but I need blue wires.
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                          • #14
                            Re: Todays adventure: electrical system upgrading

                            So any updates on this?

                            I'm still interested.
                            <-- Gray G6? Click!
                            2006 G6 SE V6 3.5L Sedan "Sharon", Stealth Gray Metallic, 1SA+CF5+PCM+PDX - Sold but will not be forgotten... will always have a special place in my heart.
                            2006 Solstice 2.4L I4 "Kristin", Shadow Gray Metallic, 1SA+JL9+G80+PCQ+ZQ2+ZQ3
                            Life moves fast, don't miss a thing.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Todays adventure: electrical system upgrading

                              Lets start a lists cause Im in...!!!
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                              WAMS High Performance Tune and a whole lot more....

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