16 v battery - Page 2

buzzinhalfdozen · 01-08-2014, 12:01 PM

Ed, yes with EFI engine this can really be a problem.I can only comment on the set up I have but most "modern" chargers are automatic, I regularly leave mine on between races, no need to monitor it as it will go into a "floating" charge rate. Most of the local racers I know either run an alt. or have an old home use charger they use, most are not automatic in nature and can destroy a battery if left unattended. Mostly I guess it comes down to choice, I needed new batteries and decided to move up to 16 volt, and have no regrets of that decision. Do I think 16 volt is better....yes ignition, water pump, fans, fuel pump all receive more voltage....can't be a bad thing.

voltdr · 01-09-2014, 12:10 AM

I believe that most battery related failures can be traced to improper charging of the battery. Usually over charging due to a mismatch of the battery and charger being used. Most people will tell you that, "I've been doing it that way for years". Well, things have changed in those years. Learn the newest best method.
Dan

ken robinson · 01-02-2016, 04:43 PM

My red old red top died at the end of the year , time to get a new battery . Do you guys that run the 16 volt batteries run 16 volt alternators or is the old 12 volt alt just disconnected ? I have always run 12vdc 55amp alt. and a red top very reliable , but they dropped the contingency .

Alan Roehrich · 01-02-2016, 06:29 PM

The Super Stock car has 16V batteries, and it has a PowerMaster alternator that is adjusted to charge at around 17VDC.

Altronics · 01-26-2016, 12:36 PM

The ultimate in weight savings and much better performance in every way over lead and agm.

Ed Wright · 01-27-2016, 02:12 PM

What do those sell for, Fred?
Do they require a special charger?

countrypuppy4865 · 01-27-2016, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

What do those sell for, Fred?
Do they require a special charger?

Depends on size but they over $1000. Fred will have to chime in on the required charger. Here's the link http://www.altronicsinc.com/lithium-....html#Purchase

slingshot · 01-27-2016, 08:48 PM

http://golithium.com/ this seams to be the hot flavor of the day

01-08-2014, 12:01 PM	#11
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 985 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 16 v battery Ed, yes with EFI engine this can really be a problem.I can only comment on the set up I have but most "modern" chargers are automatic, I regularly leave mine on between races, no need to monitor it as it will go into a "floating" charge rate. Most of the local racers I know either run an alt. or have an old home use charger they use, most are not automatic in nature and can destroy a battery if left unattended. Mostly I guess it comes down to choice, I needed new batteries and decided to move up to 16 volt, and have no regrets of that decision. Do I think 16 volt is better....yes ignition, water pump, fans, fuel pump all receive more voltage....can't be a bad thing. __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

01-09-2014, 12:10 AM	#12
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 703 Likes: 77 Liked 90 Times in 49 Posts	Re: 16 v battery I believe that most battery related failures can be traced to improper charging of the battery. Usually over charging due to a mismatch of the battery and charger being used. Most people will tell you that, "I've been doing it that way for years". Well, things have changed in those years. Learn the newest best method. Dan

01-02-2016, 04:43 PM	#13
ken robinson Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: tomsriver nj Posts: 441 Likes: 37 Liked 164 Times in 69 Posts	Re: 16 v battery My red old red top died at the end of the year , time to get a new battery . Do you guys that run the 16 volt batteries run 16 volt alternators or is the old 12 volt alt just disconnected ? I have always run 12vdc 55amp alt. and a red top very reliable , but they dropped the contingency .

01-02-2016, 06:29 PM	#14
Alan Roehrich VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 4,934 Likes: 1,019 Liked 1,093 Times in 286 Posts	Re: 16 v battery The Super Stock car has 16V batteries, and it has a PowerMaster alternator that is adjusted to charge at around 17VDC. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

01-26-2016, 12:36 PM	#15
Altronics Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 90 Likes: 0 Liked 58 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 16 v battery The ultimate in weight savings and much better performance in every way over lead and agm. __________________ Fred Bartoli 847-923-0002

01-27-2016, 02:12 PM	#16
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts	Re: 16 v battery What do those sell for, Fred? Do they require a special charger? __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

01-27-2016, 08:48 PM	#18
slingshot Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 28 Likes: 20 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 16 v battery http://golithium.com/ this seams to be the hot flavor of the day