16 volt system with alternator.

LS1Racer · 12-10-2020, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by countrypuppy4865

You shouldn’t have any issues mine charges at 18 with the powermaster adjustable alternators and really don’t need to charge it. I would suggest checking your alternator rpm you may want a larger pulley to prevent it from spinning too fast. Since it is adjustable if you would prefer to lower the setting to around 17.2-17.5. However, under a load it won’t be that high.

Thanks for that info, that is what I was hoping to find out. I did put the larger pulley on to slow it down. Thanks again for the help.

Mike Mans · 12-11-2020, 10:28 AM

Like the Puppy said, the Powermaster alternators can work so well that we rarely ever put a charger on the car anymore. With dual 16v batteries the system all runs very well.

What class are you going to be running with your Firebird LS1Racer? Always like seeing more of these cars in Stock, hopefully things are going well for you!

Mike

LS1Racer · 12-11-2020, 05:40 PM

Mike,

I am running the LT1. Someday i would like to switch to the LS. This car has taken me too long to finish. Every time I get going I get hit with some kind of health issue. I am back at it again though and hope to be finally done this upcoming season. I do have a set of your shocks up front and look forward to hitting the track again.
Pete

12-11-2020, 10:28 AM	#2
Mike Mans Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 177 Likes: 21 Liked 299 Times in 48 Posts	Re: 16 volt system with alternator. Like the Puppy said, the Powermaster alternators can work so well that we rarely ever put a charger on the car anymore. With dual 16v batteries the system all runs very well. What class are you going to be running with your Firebird LS1Racer? Always like seeing more of these cars in Stock, hopefully things are going well for you! Mike

12-11-2020, 05:40 PM	#3
LS1Racer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 54 Likes: 5 Liked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: 16 volt system with alternator. Mike, I am running the LT1. Someday i would like to switch to the LS. This car has taken me too long to finish. Every time I get going I get hit with some kind of health issue. I am back at it again though and hope to be finally done this upcoming season. I do have a set of your shocks up front and look forward to hitting the track again. Pete