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http://www.chevyspeed.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Drag Racing >> Technical Forum >> 16 Volt batteries http://www.chevyspeed.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1155610838 Message started by Chris Smith on 08/14/06 at 22:00:38

Title: 16 Volt batteries
Post by Chris Smith on 08/14/06 at 22:00:38

Anyone running 16 volt batteries? On the street? With or without an alternator?

Chris

Title: Re: 16 Volt batteries
Post by Jared Black on 08/15/06 at 10:06:00

I will be purchasing a new battery in the next few weeks, I really like the optima.
Would you recommend a yellow top or just a red top?
thanks,
JB

Title: Re: 16 Volt batteries
Post by A442DUDE on 08/15/06 at 10:53:00

I RUN A YELLOW TOP AND LOVE IT I USED TO RUN A RED TO AND IT WAS ADEQUATE BUT THE YELLOW SEEMS TO HOLD THE CHARGE BETTER WITH ALL THE EXTRA ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES LIKE W-PUMP FAN F-PUMP AND SUCH I WAS THINKING OF TRYING A TURBO START 16 V BUT I CAN PICK UP THE YELLOW TOP BLEMS FOR 90 BUX COMPARED TO 200 :o

Title: Re: 16 Volt batteries
Post by Chris Smith on 08/15/06 at 11:10:10

I run yellow tops also. They seem to be able to deep cycle better than the reds. IMO

A442dude you running an alternator?

Chris

Title: Re: 16 Volt batteries
Post by A442DUDE on 08/15/06 at 13:34:32

I DO RUN A POWERMASTER ONE WIRE ALTERNATOR BUT ONLY RUN ONE BATTERY

Title: Re: 16 Volt batteries
Post by Chris Smith on 08/15/06 at 13:41:48

I am going to run the powermaster compact 100amp snug fit. With the yellow top also.

You run the 100 or the 50amp?

Did you see they even has one that you can reduce the voltage right before a run?

Chris

Title: Re: 16 Volt batteries
Post by Jared Black on 08/15/06 at 15:29:36

Chris,
Is one battery for ignition, and the other for accessories?

JB

Title: Re: 16 Volt batteries
Post by Jared Black on 08/15/06 at 15:39:48

I guess since I don't start mine everyday I would be better off with a yellow top.
Because it will hold a charge longer-- right?
thanks,

JB

Title: Re: 16 Volt batteries
Post by robzridez on 08/15/06 at 18:20:12

I'm running a red in mine and I works great and seems to last for ever thew only time I've ever had to recharge it was when something had been left on.

Title: Re: 16 Volt batteries
Post by Jared Black on 08/16/06 at 08:40:42

great, thanks for the info- ;)