Best Battery with no alternator?

Bobby Fazio · 08-24-2010, 11:26 AM

I have the d1000, but I think they call it the d1600 now. Same thing, heavier than the S though but more power. Also before I purchased, I checked with Autometer and Aeromotive to make sure the tach and my fuel pump would work with 16 volts and they all do. My marker lights and headlights are also working fine, they were nice and bright the other night at cecil which was crucial driving around those pits in the dark! No need for a step down resistor.

Ken Haase · 08-24-2010, 12:52 PM

Most all tachs and gauges will work just fine on 16v. But, you have to be sure and turn the master disconnect to 'off' when you're using the charger because they put out 19 volts+. I killed an Autometer volt meter when I forgot to do that.
Also, I found it best to use the charger every round. The battery would go to high 14's volts after one or two engine cranks.

08-24-2010, 11:26 AM	#1
Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,472 Likes: 1,463 Liked 4,387 Times in 504 Posts	Re: Best Battery with no alternator? I have the d1000, but I think they call it the d1600 now. Same thing, heavier than the S though but more power. Also before I purchased, I checked with Autometer and Aeromotive to make sure the tach and my fuel pump would work with 16 volts and they all do. My marker lights and headlights are also working fine, they were nice and bright the other night at cecil which was crucial driving around those pits in the dark! No need for a step down resistor. __________________ '65 Mustang SS/L & L/SA DriverInterviews.com \| App.DragInsights.com Last edited by Bobby Fazio; 08-24-2010 at 11:31 AM.

08-24-2010, 12:52 PM	#2
Ken Haase Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 233 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Best Battery with no alternator? Most all tachs and gauges will work just fine on 16v. But, you have to be sure and turn the master disconnect to 'off' when you're using the charger because they put out 19 volts+. I killed an Autometer volt meter when I forgot to do that. Also, I found it best to use the charger every round. The battery would go to high 14's volts after one or two engine cranks.