The Evo Can't Get Tuned, Here's Why...

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[UniqueChannel]

20 years auto electrical experience here.

You don't need to run a ground from front to back. Especially not a tiny 8 gauge. Better would be to run a proper 4 GA from the alternator to the frame or other beefy grounding point in the engine bay. I also would ground the battery in the back to the frame. Make sure all grounding surfaces are clean metal, no paint, no rust.

That's a beautiful paint job in the trunk, but paint isn't a conductor. I wouldn't rely on just the bolt threads to make good contact, either, especially a crappy spare tire bolt. If you drill and tap a bolt through the body and into the frame, that would work.

When you say that you are trusting the body of the car to be continuous, nothing has better continuity than a single piece car frame. The frame is probably equivalent to a double 0 ground wire. But you don't have your battery grounded to the frame. You have it grounded to the chassis at best and nothing at worst.

Also, ground and power have to be the same size. Otherwise one is wasted. If you use an 8 gauge ground, then the total capacity is only what the 8 gauge will provide, and the bigger 4ga is "wasted".

[Leirbag]

**Devin notice Pistons left ear, I’ve owned multiple AKC, UKC, and ICCF registered corso’s, they need tons of excercise and training, and his ear rewrap it so that it heals correctly and stands up like his other ear, if u don’t it’ll be fine he’ll just have a floppy ear, oh and SOCIALIZE your dog while he’s young it’ll help big time

[tomswindler]

Have you ever thought about going to Japan and checking out some evo or subi to bring back or even stockpile up some hard to find parts.I’m sure you would be drooling once you set your eyes on the selection of stuff.great video as always.piston is a good looking pup .just keep on doing your thing.be safe and take care of your health and Bobbi.😎😎😎👍👍👍

[VadersDad]

I have an FK8 Civic Type R. My dog likes to curl up on one of the back seats. The way it’s designed it kind of hugs her in there and makes her feel safe. Might be worth a try with your new buddy 😊

[CrMo]

The seats have grown on me. The shots today while replacing the door switch showed just how well they match the SSL door panels. Hope you get the voltage situation figured out! I’ve had several alternators go out with bad voltage regulators. You can check while engine is running with a multimeter if there is AC voltage (not DC) from positive on battery to ground. If more than 50mV or .1v are found you need to replace it.

[kobiem]

That blue interior with the grey is so fire bro!💯

[mattohearn]

You should get a seat belt clip that connects to pistons harness or collar to keep your puppy safe

[dhyatt]

I am so happy you got a dog bro! He is the perfect addition to the channel! 😀

[andrewpooschke]

Get a DC power works alternator, I have one on my STI and have never had any issues since installing it 2 years ago. I got the 180amp option and never see it hit below 14v, highly recommend checking them out

[tomturner]

I love this evo. Everything is awesome can’t wait for the tune!!
Piston’s little slip forward in the seat had me laughing haha dog seems cool af.

[KeViNMCMXXCIX]

The drive with Piston was super cute. 😆

[sarcastic_toast]

Im normally not a fan of yellow but this Evo has made me a fan. Holy 🔥

[ThatGuySms]

The Sti turned up sick. Man I love your builds all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦

[kiiingsimba]

This is the second build where there’s been battery/voltage issue. The evo and the type r and both have relocated trunk batteries.

[merobot.]

that paint needs to be back to bare metal for the ground wire to be good. and also a ground from the chassis frame rail to the engine block. all your grounds need to on bare metal.

[Pallidus_Rider]

Devin and his dog in the EVO is like Mad Max "The Road Warrior"

[bryanhijar]

Love your dog and this video is so funny with Piston’s goofiness

[cajnauto]

Car came out so good and love the calipers too

[Joey]

Had the same battery light on my Evox. It was the harness line that plugs in behind the driver headlight. (Main engine harness). One of the wires ripped.

[zaquinmathurin]

Devin, I'm all the way from Saint Lucia in the Caribbean. love you channel man. i noticed your rpm would dip way low sometimes the engine doesn't seem to idling steadily, that can also affect the voltage readings. that gauged wiring is too small bro