Friday and Saturday, I continued installing all the other stuff to the engine. I installed the alternator, the starter, the intake manifold, the new AeroInjector and air cleaner. In addition, I also installed the RDAC for the Enigma. Everything went smoothly – it is nice working with all brand new components that assemble perfectly.
Today, I cut, drilled, and tapped a piece of aluminum to be used as a central ground. This aluminum piece is bolted to the body with 10 screw connection so I can run independent grounds to virtually all the electronics all tied back to this single point – with a 6 gauge wire from this central ground directly to the battery. I’ll also run independent wires from this ground to the engine and the starter.
I also purchased some header wrap to wrap the entire exhaust system to try to keep the temps in the cowl low - but I’m not sure I should install it. I think I’ll send an email to Sonex and see what their take is on exhaust wrap.
