16 Volt Battery
 

I'd like to put a 16V battery in my car. I run Dedenbear delay box (the old CO2 model) and thottle stop controller. I also have an ACD air shifter and a MSD dist and 6AL2 box. Well these be OK with the 16V? Thanks Robbie

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Robbie,
I've been using 16 volt Batteries for as long as I can remember - maybe 15 years or so.
They won't efect anything your using currently including the the 7AL2 which I currently have.
Just Charge them between runs with the Master off. They will go quite a few rounds without charging at all !

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Robbie,
I run ROCK 16v. Hvae since 2008. When I switched I called the companies and asked. Most said everything produced in the las 10 years was compatible(keep in mind that was 08).
You should be fine, and like Chuck said keep the charged.
Chip

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Thanks for the replies guy's, I've order a battery and charger already. Can I still run my standard alt or do I need to switch to a 16V alt.

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Anyone consider using or are using the XS Power 14v battery?

Bob

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speaking of the 14 volt battery. Since it requires a dedicated charger and alternator you may as well do the 16 volt package. The 16 volt deal is very good, once you try, you will always buy:)

And like Chip posted, my experience with Rock Battery's bought from Mark Payne is very positive [no pun intended] These comments are grounded in experience.

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Robbie,
I sent my alternator back to East Coast and had them convert to 16 volts,you will like the 16 volt deal.

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Thanks for that info, my alt is from East Coast. Do you remember what they charged to do that?

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Most 16V manufactures profess their batteries will not discharge below 14V (I have always been skeptical of this claim), so is a 16V alternator necessary with a singe battery setup?

Bob

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Robbie,
Call Mark Payne he can fix you up on the16V alternator too.
Chip

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The charging voltage for a 16V battery is above 18V. So, a 12V charger or alternator putting out 14.5V will NOT charge the battery. Pay BIG attention to the charger/battery maintenance info.
Dan

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Well I got the 16volt in and all I can say WOW. I haven't raced with it yet ,the car spins over like the plugs are out and my poor little holley fuel Pp sounds like its coming thru the floor. Even my water Pp and fan are singing. I've taken the alt off for now but I want to put a 16v alt on it. So I'll need to charge between rounds and any time I'm in the pits. Should I be able to go a couple round with out charging? I know it depends on how much I use it during a run. Thanks Robbie

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I love my 2 Rock 16v's. But I would always have the charger on them, when they are low there is no warning, goes from spinning like a top to dead, no middle ground. I run an alternator.

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If you have an East Coast Alternator, they will update it to 16V for $125. They did mine at th beginning of the year. The turn around was fast, too. ALWAYS put the charger on the car between rounds, even if it's only for 10 min.

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Thanks for the replys and info. How have you been doing Gary.

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Robbie,
I don't use an alternator. I do try to keep batteries fully charged but if you get in a round robim situation you will be fine. I made 6 passes before with no charge. I do run 2 Rock batteries, no alternator and a belt drive pump.

On other thing make sure eveything has the proper relays. When I first switched I burnt up a Summit cooling fan. It did'nt have a relay on it though. Put one on and never had another issue.
Chip