Just bought a reman computer for the IROC and I'd like to put it in w/o destroying it with static elec. I guess I just don't understand the concept of grounding as well as I'd thought. With the battery disconnected, is the car chassis still and adequate source for grounding? Or do I need to wire myself to the battery itself? Thanks for help in advance.

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89 Iroc-Z LB9 TPI auto 2.73 posi:
3" Dynomax muffler, K&N filters, TB bypass, 3" pipe in place of cat, cleaned and flow-matched injectors, accel 300+ wires, cap&rotor, synthetic oil, flexlite transmission cooler, afpr, !air pump&diverter valve, kicker sound system, soon to attempt engine swap...

 

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-Stell

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1988 IROC-Z 305TPI MINT!!
Mods= Accell SuperCoil, MSD 6A, Ported Plenum, No MAF Screans, K & N, 180 Thermostat+ Temp Switch, Relocated MAT, Cold Air. Soon to have Edelbrock TES Headers,MSD Ignition wires and a few other misc goodies

1988 Pontiac Trans Am. 305 TPI Beyond MINT Condition. Dynomax Catback

 

I'm an electronics tech for the navy and i've discussed this with a few co workers. We have come to the conclusion that as long as your not changing circuit cards out of the sealed computer, grounding yourself out to the chasis should be fine. ESD (electro static discharge) shouldn't be a factor as long as your holding the outer casing and not touching the pins in the connector. Thats our two cents worth. Hope that helps.

89 RS Conv 305 700R4

Drove it like i stole it and had to buy another one.

 

Thanks guys, the computer is in and everything is A-ok. Wolf, I graduate in May and I'm actually considering going into officer training for the Navy. I'm not sure what all that would entail, but I figure if I can pay off some govt debt and put some service on my resume w/o taking too many pins in the chest or ****'s in the bum, why not?

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89 Iroc-Z LB9 TPI auto 2.73 posi:
3" Dynomax muffler, K&N filters, TB bypass, 3" pipe in place of cat, cleaned and flow-matched injectors, accel 300+ wires, cap&rotor, synthetic oil, flexlite transmission cooler, afpr, !air pump&diverter valve, kicker sound system, soon to attempt engine swap...

 

Glad to hear it worked out. As far as the Navy goes, I you want any info just email me at ironwolf32@yahoo.com and i can give you some ideas. I personaly have 9 months left and i'm done. 5 years is enough for me. Good Luck.

89 RS Conv