16 Volt Battery ?

NewHemi · 12-12-2012, 01:04 AM

We initially had periodic starting issues with the 6.1 hemi AND the 5.7 hemi at 12 volts.

We changed over to the 16V battery with mini alternator.

We always charged between rounds, both 12v and 16v.

Then at one race after we went to 16c, we lost the belt on the alternator. We ran the next couple of rounds without the alternator. But we did charge between rounds. And there was no problem starting through the lanes, fuel check, and scale.

Needless to say, we put the belt back on when we got a new one.

But it is nice to know that the car will start just fine without the alternator functioning during a race cycle.

David
The New Hemi Guy

12-12-2012, 01:04 AM	#10
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 16 Volt Battery ? We initially had periodic starting issues with the 6.1 hemi AND the 5.7 hemi at 12 volts. We changed over to the 16V battery with mini alternator. We always charged between rounds, both 12v and 16v. Then at one race after we went to 16c, we lost the belt on the alternator. We ran the next couple of rounds without the alternator. But we did charge between rounds. And there was no problem starting through the lanes, fuel check, and scale. Needless to say, we put the belt back on when we got a new one. But it is nice to know that the car will start just fine without the alternator functioning during a race cycle. David The New Hemi Guy Last edited by NewHemi; 12-12-2012 at 01:10 AM.