Batteries

[Ian Hill]

it is time for new batteries. i run stock with a 67 chevelle with most of the orginal wiring still in tact, and i fire the car with the key. would 16 volt batteries hurt any of the orginal equiptment? i am caught up in deciding to choose the 16 volt system or a set of optimum batteries. any insight would be appreciated. i already have a power master alt.

thanks
Ian

[mannymen]

DRR has had this same discussion last week. search batteries

[junk496]

I run a 16 volt battery with no alt.In my 1987 monte ss and still has the factory wiring in it.I do have an electric water pump and fan that runs of a yellow top battery thats in the trunk so this way all the jucie from the 16 volt battery gos to the ignition system.No problems at all and with a full charge on both batteries I get about 5 to 6 full runs in, thats with a 454 bbc.Oh,I have been running this way for about 4 years.

[Ian Hill]

so how does your battery disconnect switch get hooked up.


Ian

[junk496]

I dont have one.My 16 volt battery is still in the stock location up front.

[B Aceves]

Ian.
There is a company AGM electrical that makes a dual post trick battery that has 16 volt on one
post and a 12 volt lug on another all in one battery. The 12 volt lug lug you can run anything you
think will not handle 16 volt. I recomend calling the manufacture of anything you run aftermarket
and make sure it will handle 16 volt first. I know for sure all MSD ignition will handle 16 volt
thus you can run everything threw the master disconnect with this battery. BTW this battery
you can purchase threw Jegs or direct. Good luck.

[CrateCamaro]

keep an eye on the weight of the batteries

[Wade_Owens]

Originally Posted by B Aceves

Ian.
There is a company AGM electrical that makes a dual post trick battery that has 16 volt on one
post and a 12 volt lug on another all in one battery. The 12 volt lug lug you can run anything you
think will not handle 16 volt. I recomend calling the manufacture of anything you run aftermarket
and make sure it will handle 16 volt first. I know for sure all MSD ignition will handle 16 volt
thus you can run everything threw the master disconnect with this battery. BTW this battery
you can purchase threw Jegs or direct. Good luck.

These type batteries will get what is called a "cell imbalance". Please check and ask around before purchasing any 3 post. I had one and it didnt start the car at the worst possible time, (you know when that is, right?)

Wade

[B Aceves]

Originally Posted by Wade_Owens

These type batteries will get what is called a "cell imbalance". Please check and ask around before purchasing any 3 post. I had one and it didnt start the car at the worst possible time, (you know when that is, right?)

Wade

Wade.
But isnt it possible for any battery to get a cell imbalance?? I belive so, I dont think you can blame
just the three post on that. It is possible to run everything on the 16 volt I only sugjested the dual post
for the question at hand if its a problem with this type of battery I certainly would like to know more about this if its is a real issue. Thanks, not trying to hijack the thread.

[Ian Hill]

thanks for the responses, i hate to admit it, but i am buying delco replacements until i see the 16 batteries in action in a car with stock wiring, thanks for the responses, you've all at least given me the background info to start the home work with.


thanks
ian