16 volt step down resistor

Darrin Christen · 01-03-2012, 12:35 AM

Do most people use a step down resistor with a 16 volt battery to run the accessories? Thanks

Hudlow66 · 01-03-2012, 01:35 AM

Ive got a 16V in my Dart, with no resistor, and love it. All the other pieces run a little faster and the lights are brighter. We called all the manufatures (water pump, fan, Auto Meter...) before doing so and was told (by all of them) that there shouldnt be a problem. Only thing Auto Meter said was if you had old gage lights, you might want to replace 'em.

THE LEGEND · 01-03-2012, 07:54 AM

If your electronics are more than 7-8 years old may have issue. If you are concerned ROCK sells a 16v battery with a 12v accessory post on it.

Only problem I ever had was a cooling fan went out but I did'nt have a relay on it. We put a relay in and never had another issue. Been 16v 4 seasons now.
Chip Johnson

Chad Rhodes · 01-03-2012, 12:02 PM

we've had a 16V battery on dad's car since 2002, and never ran a step down on anything but an older data logger that we had. If you need a step down box, I'll sell you the one i have on the shelf

Ed Wright · 01-03-2012, 12:41 PM

I like how fast my starter, cooling fans & power windows work on 16 volts. No problems so far.

Darrin Christen · 01-03-2012, 06:50 PM

Thanks for the responses. I would think using the step down resistor would reduce the drain on the battery from the accessaries. Chad, thanks for the offer, but I already ordered a new one from Jegs. I'm switching from a 12v optima with alternator to a 16v turbo start without alternator.

Ed Carpenter · 01-03-2012, 08:42 PM

Darrin check your PM. Ed

01-03-2012, 12:35 AM	#1
Darrin Christen Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Des Allemands, LA Posts: 365 Likes: 8 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	16 volt step down resistor Do most people use a step down resistor with a 16 volt battery to run the accessories? Thanks __________________ 4878 SS/GA 66CHEVY II

01-03-2012, 01:35 AM	#2
Hudlow66 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 16 volt step down resistor Ive got a 16V in my Dart, with no resistor, and love it. All the other pieces run a little faster and the lights are brighter. We called all the manufatures (water pump, fan, Auto Meter...) before doing so and was told (by all of them) that there shouldnt be a problem. Only thing Auto Meter said was if you had old gage lights, you might want to replace 'em. __________________ Phil Hudlow 6678 (S/C, S/G, ET-PRO)

01-03-2012, 07:54 AM	#3
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 16 volt step down resistor If your electronics are more than 7-8 years old may have issue. If you are concerned ROCK sells a 16v battery with a 12v accessory post on it. Only problem I ever had was a cooling fan went out but I did'nt have a relay on it. We put a relay in and never had another issue. Been 16v 4 seasons now. Chip Johnson

01-03-2012, 12:02 PM	#4
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 16 volt step down resistor we've had a 16V battery on dad's car since 2002, and never ran a step down on anything but an older data logger that we had. If you need a step down box, I'll sell you the one i have on the shelf __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

01-03-2012, 12:41 PM	#5
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: 16 volt step down resistor I like how fast my starter, cooling fans & power windows work on 16 volts. No problems so far. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

01-03-2012, 06:50 PM	#6
Darrin Christen Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Des Allemands, LA Posts: 365 Likes: 8 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 16 volt step down resistor Thanks for the responses. I would think using the step down resistor would reduce the drain on the battery from the accessaries. Chad, thanks for the offer, but I already ordered a new one from Jegs. I'm switching from a 12v optima with alternator to a 16v turbo start without alternator. __________________ 4878 SS/GA 66CHEVY II

01-03-2012, 08:42 PM	#7
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: 16 volt step down resistor Darrin check your PM. Ed __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development