anyone ever try upgrading to 14 volt

[xdamxincx]

i read and have experienced the low voltage quirks our cars have.. wonder if anyone has done it ....

[Little Walter]

I do not quite understand what you are asking, no gas powered car charging system is a constant voltage, it varies between around 12.1 to around 14.7 volts depending on the state of the battery and the current demands being put on the charging system.

[gtstorey]

Never heard of it before but it looks like they do make 14v automotive batteries. You can get them from Summit. No clue what it takes to swap a smart system like our cars have to make it work though. Doesn’t seem like it would be worth the effort. Just keep a good battery in the car and keep the connections clean.

[xdamxincx]

im asking for someone that knows what im talking about and has traveled down that road... i I know they have it .. its a race car thing ... ive had 16 volt in other cars .. just asking if someone has tried it .not asking for instructions or directions on where to get or how to do it... jfc

[ZMEnow]

Originally Posted by xdamxincx

im asking for someone that knows what im talking about and has traveled down that road... i I know they have it .. its a race car thing ... ive had 16 volt in other cars .. just asking if someone has tried it .not asking for instructions or directions on where to get or how to do it... jfc

A quick read indicates shouldn't be a problem as you get what your after, faster starter, pumps, fans, etc. ( Fuel Pump is already managed so that would me exempt), better cooling on the return lane between passes. I have followed the threads since I bought mine new in 2013 and I do remember a lot of issues with the ECU, Body Control Module, and Suspension Control Module when you get outside 14.1 at run and less than 12 on the start. Hypothetically you are still running off of the 12vlt alternator, but my concern is if they drift with a variance on a 12vlt battery, what happens when it see's 14 all the time. I think that's the issue you have to solve. Good luck..

[Infidel67]

Mine is showing constant 14.4 VDC

[xdamxincx]

Originally Posted by Detleg

Mine is showing constant 14.4 VDC

thats not a zl1 ... pay attention

[xdamxincx]

Originally Posted by ZMEnow

A quick read indicates shouldn't be a problem as you get what your after, faster starter, pumps, fans, etc. ( Fuel Pump is already managed so that would me exempt), better cooling on the return lane between passes. I have followed the threads since I bought mine new in 2013 and I do remember a lot of issues with the ECU, Body Control Module, and Suspension Control Module when you get outside 14.1 at run and less than 12 on the start. Hypothetically you are still running off of the 12vlt alternator, but my concern is if they drift with a variance on a 12vlt battery, what happens when it see's 14 all the time. I think that's the issue you have to solve. Good luck..

interesting.. but im still looking for real world experience. thanks

[ZMEnow]

Originally Posted by xdamxincx

interesting.. but im still looking for real world experience. thanks

You might search through the Yellow Bullet forums a lot of racers and they have discussions on both 14 and 16 volts upgrades, although most of the 16 volt guys have dumped the alternator but you probably already knew that.


https://www.yellowbullet.com/threads...ystem.1664673/

[Infidel67]

Originally Posted by xdamxincx

thats not a zl1 ... pay attention

Might wanna try Reddit they Love Idiots like you over there.

[Aqua Blue RS/SS]

Originally Posted by xdamxincx

thats not a zl1 ... pay attention

A little less douche and you might actually get more responses with what you are looking for…

[el ess A]

Apparently no one. Just do it and get back to us on how it turns out.

[silversleeper]

Could explain why this would or wouldn't work. But honestly I tired of inane questions and responses. You might have guessed that from my spinner wheels post...

[gtstorey]

Originally Posted by xdamxincx

thats not a zl1 ... pay attention

Dumbass