cant you just use the installation instructions from one of the kits for sale ,but the same think type of wire and connect at the same points?

 

That's what I'm trying to accomplish, but I want to do it right

 

http://www.stillen.com/product_files/606340~inst.pdf

theres your connection points... All you need is wire of thickness you desire.Im not sure what thinkness your after or whats best to use....

 

Thanx Berg , I have a ground wire cut , it will be helpful

 

you probably want to use at least 4ga. stillen uses 8ga and 4ga...8ga is too thin or not worth doing. 4ga+ should be ideal. Thicker wire just makes it harder to go around certain corners because of its thickness.

 

I bought the longest battery cable they had and a pack of copper terminal ends and cut the wires based on the instructions lenghts and where to connect. It only took a couple hours and about $25. I'm happy with the results and improved power. Windows go up faster, cranks faster, no flickers.

P.S. I would go 4ga. it's better. I would use some heat-shrink tubing over the terminal connections to keep out moisture and looks neater.

 

Can anybody post pics of their DIY attempt ? I wanna see i want to do the same when i get off deployment

 

where do you do you attach the wires for the trans and ecu and where do you ground them?
Pictures?

 

Would someone mind explaining what a grounding kit is, why one would want one and what the benefits are if I decide to install one on my Altima. I'm reading up on it now but wanting some perspective from an Altima owner.

 

i was still waiting on pics,haha

 

Sorry to be controversial but IMO no grounding kit is necessary...

 

7]Sorry to be controversial but IMO no grounding kit is necessary...[/QUOTE]

I see that you are from Mexico so it's safe to say that you do not see snow there when it snows a lot municipalities like to put salt on the roads.
this salt corrodes wires, terminals, harnesses and a lot of other stuff so its always good to check and redo your grounding system if you living environment like we do
I have seen many people benefit from revamping the grounding system in salt climates

 

7]Sorry to be controversial but IMO no grounding kit is necessary...

I see that you are from Mexico so it's safe to say that you do not see snow there when it snows a lot municipalities like to put salt on the roads.
this salt corrodes wires, terminals, harnesses and a lot of other stuff so its always good to check and redo your grounding system if you living environment like we do
I have seen many people benefit from revamping the grounding system in salt climates[/QUOTE]

That's true. Cars do not rust here. Even really ancient 50s pickups still have original panels. Salt is ruinous to vehicles.

 

I'm interested in doing this myself and perfectly capable of soldering and crimping. I can get 4ga from the local stereo shop @ $2/ft just curious as to how long the cable should be... plus a little extra because I'd like to do the extra battery cable from alternator too.

 

You might have a look at RacingLine s GroundingKit Installation Guide on their website .

 

Indeed I did... however they do not exactly specify the total sum length of all the wire in their kit.

 

I would like to know it also . Wonder if 12 feet would be ok .

 

Just get your wire and line it up from one connection to the next. Cut it with enough length so its not tight and cut it.Simple