why are exhausts grounded?

[devonkyle77]

i realize this is probably a stupid question, but ive always wanted to know why exhausts are grounded. can anyone give me a simple answer?

[Phlip]

Why not?
safe > sorry

[Ian]

safe from what?

[sideview_180sx]

to help lessen the effect of EFI...do a google search.

[Phlip]

safe from what?

shit, I dunno... nose goblins?
Nissan had it grounded from the factory, what the fuck does it hurt?

[TheSnail]

All the cars I have worked on, that ground has tore in half, so im guessing its a half ass ground.

[Nismo180]

i realize this is probably a stupid question, but ive always wanted to know why exhausts are grounded. can anyone give me a simple answer?

They are hoping you'll touch the exhuast the first time when it's cold and it'll shock you, then you'll be less prone to touch it when it's hot.

[TheTicTac]

for o2 sensor

[DRFT180]

I thought it was to keep it from rusting

[420sx]

dont need that shit. mine torn, no need to fix it.

let me ask you although

WHY THE FUCK DIFFERENTIAL IS GROUNDED. what is it doing "electrically"?????????????!!!!!!!!!!!1

[Ian]

maybe it's electrically doing nothing

[420sx]

^hmm...... then, i suppose your ass need to be grounded this moment too? :))

[altralosix]

All the cars I have worked on, that ground has tore in half, so im guessing its a half ass ground.

Yep, mine is broken. Car still drives fine.

[Dousan_PG]

its for [preventing] rusting, as mentioned by drft180

[Ian]

^hmm...... then, i suppose your ass need to be grounded this moment too? :))


my ass is one of the manual models...the electric was a bit too high for my budget

[420sx]

^ lol. sounds like parasitic drag.... i hope u dont go outside without wearing your shroud