Speaking of 16 volts..... - Page 2

Jim Hanig · 01-14-2014, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Jim, do you remember the name of the place?

Thanks!

Not off the top of my head, but it seems like tubo start sent me to them.I will see if i can find the ticket and let you know

Ed Wright · 01-14-2014, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Hanig

Not off the top of my head, but it seems like tubo start sent me to them.I will see if i can find the ticket and let you know

Thanks Jim!
OKC is not far from me.

Jim Hanig · 01-16-2014, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Thanks Jim!
OKC is not far from me.

Ed, Quick Charge Corp 1032 S.W. 22nd ST Okla city 1800 658-2841 or 405-632-5667 Hope this helps

buzzinhalfdozen · 01-08-2014, 09:38 AM

I've always been told to never have charger hooked up with any electronics on in the car. Tough to do I know when you're in a hurry but I've never had an issue. I believe mine charges at 18 plus volts. However I'll admit I've never tested for any AC voltage while charging.

Ian Hill · 01-13-2014, 01:27 PM

i have ben rewiring my PK Cavalier and plan on adding a quick disconnect electrical connection at the front of the car. My plan is to be able to come back to the trailer, push off the main disconnect from the rear of the car and hook up the 16 volt charger. then pop the hood and connect a 12 volt charger to the disconnect up front that will add power to the cockpit wiring. This will allow 12 volts to the water pump and fan for cooling and if required, to the msd and race pak (and later the FAST FI system) for downloading purposes. i have seen where the 16 volt charger has been charging my system as high as 19.4 volts. As far as i can figure this only happens if i charge the batteries through the week prior to a weekend race, and only after the first couple of runs.

Ian

Ed Wright · 01-13-2014, 02:07 PM

Ian, I have mine wired right now with a plug under the hood for a 12 volt cool-down battery. (thanks Mike Edwards!) I guess I need to look into doing something there. Right now I have a four pin Weather Pack connector I unplug the fans & water pump from the car, and connect to the cool down battery. Might need a six pin, and not put anything in the car side of two going to the ECU so it won't back feed.

Ed Wright · 01-13-2014, 04:33 PM

Scott, I have the female plugs like found on a welder recessed into the left rear fender. I never plug or unplug the cables with the charger turned on. No crew to "help ", most always just me. Only have to look in the mirror to find the guy that messed up. LOL
I think high AC volts got everything. Won't happen again. A couple of guys were going to check their 16 volt chargers for AC, but I have not heard back. I know a leaky rectifier in a street car alternator gives the computer fits.

Ian Hill · 01-13-2014, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Ian, I have mine wired right now with a plug under the hood for a 12 volt cool-down battery. (thanks Mike Edwards!) I guess I need to look into doing something there. Right now I have a four pin Weather Pack connector I unplug the fans & water pump from the car, and connect to the cool down battery. Might need a six pin, and not put anything in the car side of two going to the ECU so it won't back feed.

i am assuming i want feed back to the modules - i want to check my race pak between runs, and make adjustments to the MSD (shift points, launch rpm, timing et) - i am bringing this up, more to get your opinion to make sure i am not missing something here, as i haven't actually hooked the batteries up to test what i have installed yet!

Ian

Ed Wright · 01-13-2014, 06:06 PM

Yes, Ian, I messed my stuff up downloading my FAST internal data logger, and killed an MSD box also, doing that with the battery charger going. My charger shows 19.2 volts DC. I think the 40 volts AC is what hurt things. Got away with this for four years, then it took a bite out of my rear at the Noble, OK LODRS at the end of the season. Never checked for AC voltage before this. Have not heard back from anybody yet about their 16 volt chargers putting out AC. Kinda think they don't.

01-08-2014, 09:38 AM	#4
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Speaking of 16 volts..... I've always been told to never have charger hooked up with any electronics on in the car. Tough to do I know when you're in a hurry but I've never had an issue. I believe mine charges at 18 plus volts. However I'll admit I've never tested for any AC voltage while charging. __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

01-13-2014, 01:27 PM	#5
Ian Hill Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 216 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Speaking of 16 volts..... i have ben rewiring my PK Cavalier and plan on adding a quick disconnect electrical connection at the front of the car. My plan is to be able to come back to the trailer, push off the main disconnect from the rear of the car and hook up the 16 volt charger. then pop the hood and connect a 12 volt charger to the disconnect up front that will add power to the cockpit wiring. This will allow 12 volts to the water pump and fan for cooling and if required, to the msd and race pak (and later the FAST FI system) for downloading purposes. i have seen where the 16 volt charger has been charging my system as high as 19.4 volts. As far as i can figure this only happens if i charge the batteries through the week prior to a weekend race, and only after the first couple of runs. Ian __________________ They say money can't buy happiness, it can buy race car parts, and that makes me happy Ian Hill GT/FA 1982 Camaro, F/CM 1968 Camaro

01-13-2014, 02:07 PM	#6
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Speaking of 16 volts..... Ian, I have mine wired right now with a plug under the hood for a 12 volt cool-down battery. (thanks Mike Edwards!) I guess I need to look into doing something there. Right now I have a four pin Weather Pack connector I unplug the fans & water pump from the car, and connect to the cool down battery. Might need a six pin, and not put anything in the car side of two going to the ECU so it won't back feed. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

01-13-2014, 04:33 PM	#7
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Speaking of 16 volts..... Scott, I have the female plugs like found on a welder recessed into the left rear fender. I never plug or unplug the cables with the charger turned on. No crew to "help ", most always just me. Only have to look in the mirror to find the guy that messed up. LOL I think high AC volts got everything. Won't happen again. A couple of guys were going to check their 16 volt chargers for AC, but I have not heard back. I know a leaky rectifier in a street car alternator gives the computer fits. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

01-13-2014, 06:06 PM	#9
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Speaking of 16 volts..... Yes, Ian, I messed my stuff up downloading my FAST internal data logger, and killed an MSD box also, doing that with the battery charger going. My charger shows 19.2 volts DC. I think the 40 volts AC is what hurt things. Got away with this for four years, then it took a bite out of my rear at the Noble, OK LODRS at the end of the season. Never checked for AC voltage before this. Have not heard back from anybody yet about their 16 volt chargers putting out AC. Kinda think they don't. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA Last edited by Ed Wright; 01-13-2014 at 06:09 PM.