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Richard Grant 02-11-2018 04:59 PM

16 volt systems
 
This is a question for my son's car and not for my stocker. Can anyone advise me on how guys are using the 16 volt battery systems? Does he need a special starter or ignition system? He runs two batteries so he could separate the gauges, etc. if necessary.

Ed Wright 02-11-2018 07:08 PM

Re: 16 volt systems
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Grant (Post 555778)
This is a question for my son's car and not for my stocker. Can anyone advise me on how guys are using the 16 volt battery systems? Does he need a special starter or ignition system? He runs two batteries so he could separate the gauges, etc. if necessary.

I changed nothing. My starter spins faster, coil puts out a hotther spark, lights are brighter, but bulbs don't last real well.

Tom Goldman 02-11-2018 08:05 PM

Re: 16 volt systems
 
Most newer race components have been designed to be run at 16 volts .
The one exception might be electric radiator fans . ......Most are designed primarily for street use .
I've seen a few cars that have had fan motor failures . ...a dropping resister or module takes care of the problem .

Jeff Niceswanger 02-11-2018 08:58 PM

Re: 16 volt systems
 
Be careful charging it. 16 volt chargers put out almost 20 volts ... That WILL burn things up if you leave your kill switch on. We burnt up a MSD box and when repaired I called and ask why ? Technician said "The 18 volt threshold had been reached"......

Richard Grant 02-12-2018 01:00 AM

Re: 16 volt systems
 
Thanks guys. I was hoping that it would be an easy change. Can you recommend where to purchase the battery and charger also the best brands.

Hacksaw 02-12-2018 10:25 AM

Re: 16 volt systems
 
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Originally Posted by Richard Grant (Post 555822)
Thanks guys. I was hoping that it would be an easy change. Can you recommend where to purchase the battery and charger also the best brands.

Unsure of latest builder of 16 v batts but I think the Moroso 12v / 16v charger is the best out there.

Ed Wright 02-12-2018 11:10 AM

Re: 16 volt systems
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Goldman (Post 555792)
Most newer race components have been designed to be run at 16 volts .
The one exception might be electric radiator fans . ......Most are designed primarily for street use .
I've seen a few cars that have had fan motor failures . ...a dropping resister or module takes care of the problem .

Forgot about fans. I have had to replace the motors in my factory fans. They sure do spin up on 16. LOL

Anybody else having to buy new 16 volt batteries every season?

Hacksaw 02-12-2018 10:25 PM

Re: 16 volt systems
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Wright (Post 555856)
Forgot about fans. I have had to replace the motors in my factory fans. They sure do spin up on 16. LOL

Anybody else having to buy new 16 volt batteries every season?

Ed: I have only used the Turbo Start brand of 16 v batts. I went 6 years or better with the big batts., changed to the lite weights after cause I felt guilty. The Moroso charger, maybe, was the key, don't know. I will be buying new Turbo Starts for my next racecar soon.

Ed Wright 02-13-2018 11:44 AM

Re: 16 volt systems
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Hacksaw (Post 555937)
Ed: I have only used the Turbo Start brand of 16 v batts. I went 6 years or better with the big batts., changed to the lite weights after cause I felt guilty. The Moroso charger, maybe, was the key, don't know. I will be buying new Turbo Starts for my next racecar soon.

I have 2 16 volt Xcess (spelling ?) in it now. Not light weights. The 2 Turbostarts that failed last season. A DSR charger.

Maybe these will go another year. This DSR charger supposedly goes into a "maintainer" mode. Hope it does.

340Cuda 02-13-2018 12:41 PM

Re: 16 volt systems
 
One thing to consider about a 16 volt setup is availability. You need a backup plan.

My son manages an Interstate Battery dealership and they can get, but do not stock 16 volt batteries.

It is not usual for him to get a desperate call from a racer whose 16 volt battery has failed, they need one to go to the races and cannot find one locally.

Bill.


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