Batteries..... [Archive] - Yellow Bullet Forums

Monty Mikho

04-04-2005, 09:34 PM

does the dry cell leak acid????

None at all.. Just don't leave your fan and water pump running for 6 hours till the battery dies.. They dont work as well after... :oops: :oops: :oops:

NPS Nova

04-04-2005, 09:38 PM

Rick, we are onto a new thing up here north of the boarder for this season. I can't let alot of info out of the bag, but 2 16 volt turbo starts WERE in the car. Now looking at going back to 2 12 volt small batteries. There's something to be said for the 60 lbs weight difference that were looking at. I would like to say more, but it's one of my sponsors new deals, and not tried yet, so I will be the test bed for this new found power. And before someone jumps in, we are not running them in parallel to get 24 volts either. But if this doesn't work out, we'll go back to the dry cell, 16 volt Turbo Starts. There good and work well, but on a street car, the 16 volts WILL blow bulbs in gauges though. :roll:

10.5 outlaw

04-05-2005, 12:42 AM

that was what I was going to do was run 2 12 volt small batteries but hmmmmmmmm what to do????

Monty Mikho

04-05-2005, 12:49 AM

I was using (2) 12s with a 140 AMP alternator. When everything was on ( EFI with 1 stage of nitrous) the voltage would drop on the run to 11.5 to 12.2 volts.. Lets say the tuneups were hard to target. I went to (1) 16 w/o an alternator and it would run 15.5 volts down the track. I'll keep my 16 volt battery...

Jim Monson

04-05-2005, 12:32 PM

I had the same problem that Monty had with the 12V system (Even if Monty is an a-hole). When my voltage got below about 13.6V the fuel injection software would add "battery correction." This correction would make my fuel cure inconsistent as hell.

10.5 outlaw

04-05-2005, 05:25 PM

think i'll be putting a 16v turbo start in the car, 2 stages on 12 v might not work too good. thanks guys

Monty Mikho

04-05-2005, 07:16 PM

think i'll be putting a 16v turbo start in the car, 2 stages on 12 v might not work too good. thanks guys

You wont be sorry.. Only way to fly.. IMO...

10.5 outlaw

04-06-2005, 12:25 AM

done

NPS Nova

04-06-2005, 09:21 AM

10.5, My car HAD 2 16 volts. 572 with 2 stages,no EFI and with no alt. it was fine running the track. It's the reason of the street that I'm looking in this other direction. 16 volts for just the track is great. On the street, they pop bulbs and other "small" 12 volt components in long-term, contunious use. :oops:

novaz

04-07-2005, 08:02 AM

Anyone tried these
http://www.baddogbatteries.com
am thinking of getting one for my Go kart
Royz 8)

10.5 outlaw

04-08-2005, 08:40 PM

my car will very rarely see the street if at all.

Monty Mikho

04-08-2005, 08:54 PM

My car sees the street everytime I open the garage door... :roll:

Mooreboys

05-27-2005, 06:45 PM

We run a pair of Optima Batteries 12V. Easy to maintain and plenty of reserve power. Works for us.

Chris Uratchko

05-28-2005, 09:05 PM

When I ran EFI a couple years back wtih a 16 volt Turbo Start I would log a voltage drop of only .5-.8 volts from the time the car left the pits, to the time it returned to the pits. No Alternator.

That's with a big high pressure fuel pump, water pump, ignition, fan, all the injectors, computer, and anything else I can't think of :-D

monte_kev

06-07-2005, 03:37 PM

two turbo start 16V

check out the custom battery lids that my fabricator made for us:

http://www.xceeddigitalmedia.com/bluemonte/27/images/DSC07742.JPG

http://www.xceeddigitalmedia.com/bluemonte/28/images/DSC07768.JPG

Bobalos

06-07-2005, 04:46 PM

are those turbo starts considered "deep cycle" bateries? do they make 12V versions? I need a battery & was not sure where to go.

I dont run the car all the time so I keep it on the trickle charger & dont ever let it drain down. I dont think that a deep cycle is the way to go, but................... not sure. It has one in it now, but its not taking a charge any more.

Tanx
Bob

Chris Uratchko

06-07-2005, 09:03 PM

Bob quit asking questions and just go buy one!!! :-D

Bobalos

06-07-2005, 11:48 PM

but, but, but. I have to analyze it from EVERY angle before I can plunk down the bucks. Plus I want to be sure that I'm not going to kill it by not taking care of it properly. last time I bought a battery I did not get instructions :)

Bob

MerlinsWand

01-04-2008, 04:40 AM

What kind of battery, or batteries is everyone running?

Yeah. I can see how that might be a problem. I'm not sure there's a simple solution.

Horndog

01-04-2008, 06:54 AM

1- 16V Turbo Start AGM battery w/no alternator. No problems.

You WILL NOT NEED to keep a trickle charge on it. Just charge it up the night before the race and you are good to go. BTW - you WILL NEED their charger. It charges the batt at approx 18-18.5 volts. You don't want to have any 12V electrical component on while charging the battery.

PC Rat

01-04-2008, 10:14 PM

What about the Braille batteries? Would it be enough to run a street car with headlights, electric fuel pump, fans, and water pump?
I thought about taking out my trunk mounted battery, buying a Braille battery, and mounting it on the firewall to eliminate the long battery cables and the master switch. Not sure if the small weight loss, versus the weight bias, would be worth it.

onefast68

01-06-2008, 10:25 AM

i run 2 optima batteries,never had a problem.

Jerkov

01-06-2008, 04:24 PM

i am planning on running a 16V battery with an alternator around 18V. What accessories will i have trouble with?

i will get a meziere specifically for 16V, bigstuff3 is fine to 20V i have been told, 7531 msd and fuel pump will be fine... but the factory bulbs will die quickly??

Is it worth the trouble of running a step down voltage unit??

KILLER BIRD

01-08-2008, 11:48 PM

I think 18v is a little too high for a 12v designed component. Your bulbs will be bright as hell thats for sure. It sure makes the power windows go up fast too! I have mine set to 16v with only the msd, motec, fan, starter and fuel pumps on the 16v side. Everything else is on the step down boxes. It still gives the 12v side 14.5 volts because the boxes only drop 1.5 volts and a max of 30 amps. I have two boxes in paralell. The starter works nice on 16v.

67Mike

01-09-2008, 05:22 AM

Where can you find the step down boxes?

Horndog

01-09-2008, 06:25 AM

Where can you find the step down boxes?

Turbo Start has them.

feetfirst

01-12-2008, 01:44 PM

Picked up my turbostart battery/charger last nite:p
What do you guys recommend NOT to run for components on the 16v? This is a drag car only and NO altenator......................

Ludicrous Speed

01-19-2008, 12:07 PM

Picked up my turbostart battery/charger last nite:p
What do you guys recommend NOT to run for components on the 16v? This is a drag car only and NO altenator......................

I have been considering a 16 volt and would like to know this also....

Horndog

01-19-2008, 08:58 PM

Any of the vehicle lights.

Ludicrous Speed

01-19-2008, 11:19 PM

Fans, waterpump, fuel pump, ignition and delay box are all ok on 16V then?

Horndog

01-20-2008, 11:20 AM

Fans, waterpump, fuel pump, ignition and delay box are all ok on 16V then?

Ran those components you listed on 16V in my car w/ the exception of fuel pump - ran belt driven pump. Also, did not run an alterator in my car. Trans brake Ok too.

As long as you've got a quality water pump and fans - no cheap stuff, the 16V won't hurt them. Starter and ign likes more volts - up to a point. When charging the battery, be sure to turn off all electrical components.

mrdragster1970

01-20-2008, 11:30 AM

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Single 16V turbo start. Run everything off 16V, data recorder, lights, pumps ect. As said, everything should be fine as long as it's not cheap stuff.
Did hear something a while ago about EFI, but didn't pay attention, carbs on my stuff. If EFI, might be worth a call.

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grosspeed2k4

01-20-2008, 06:22 PM

Moparchris440

01-20-2008, 11:03 PM

At what point would I need the step down box on a drag only car? Summit sells a combo that includes the battery, charger and step down for $479, but if I don't need the step down it is cheaper to just buy the other two outright.

I have a 16 volt V battery for sale its as strong as 2 powermasters only 1 season old, and has a 12 volt post so you can run your sensitive electronic and led's all with out a step down box reason for sale is that I bought the new 14 lbs 16 volt V Battery $185 call Chris 586-615-5225