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Old 09-21-2001, 09:13 PM
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Originally posted by P11GT
just thinking, would it not effect the ecu in any way? main reason being that theres alsorts of sensors around the engine, will it not effect the readings that they produce?

one other thing? the engine is normally earthed anyway, isnt it?
You are quite correct on all counts. The engine is grounded, or earthed, in at least 3 places, although none are direct to the battery negative terminal.

The ECU is very sensitive to changes in some sensors. Most particularly, the early SR20DE models were quite sensitive to the ground of the MAF. So sensitive that less than 10mv (yes, that's milivolts) can materially affect idle, throttle response, and even hp.

The only possible thing I could see it doing is maybe providing a more powerful spark. But, the SR20 ignition system is so stout, I have huge doubts even this would be affected.
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