16 volt battery
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We simply purchased a new battery and charger. We sent out our alternators to Mark Payne and he converted them over to 16 volt. I believe the battery and charger thru Summit Pro Shop is about $450 and you are looking at about $75-$100 to convert an alternator.
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Originally Posted by shawnp
We simply purchased a new battery and charger. We sent out our alternators to Mark Payne and he converted them over to 16 volt. I believe the battery and charger thru Summit Pro Shop is about $450 and you are looking at about $75-$100 to convert an alternator.
I am in the middle of trying to decide to swap to 16v or buy another 12v battery choices :shock:
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Re: 16 volt battery
Originally Posted by 63split
Can anyone please tell me what's involved in changing over from a 12 volt battery to the new 16 volt batterys.
I called PowerMaster tech today concerning an alternator with 16 volts and they assured me that I wouldnt need the step down or anything. The alt puts out 18.9 volts and wont hurt anything, you dont get into trouble unless your over 20 volts.
I ran the 16 volt last year with no alt and it worked good, but later in the rounds was missing the alt for sure. I just picked up a Powermaster 140 amp alt and should be good to go now...
Hope this novel is helpful...lol
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You guys thinking of going to 16v check out this site
http://www.batteriesareus.com/index....x&cPath=65_146
12/16v lite weight deal for 190.00 looks like a great deal
Also make sure everything you have is good for upto 19v's before swapping... I'll be sticking with 12v again because of this. hmmm now what 12v to buy ?!?
http://www.batteriesareus.com/index....x&cPath=65_146
12/16v lite weight deal for 190.00 looks like a great deal
Also make sure everything you have is good for upto 19v's before swapping... I'll be sticking with 12v again because of this. hmmm now what 12v to buy ?!?
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Originally Posted by shawnp
Dave,
What do you have that won't work up to 16v?
What do you have that won't work up to 16v?