bre2ts Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I was curious if any one here has run a 14v VW before. If you have could you please answer a few questions for me? 1. What problems if any occurred? 2. Did you use a step down? If so how do you determine how many amps you'll need to step down? 3. What year and model was it? 4. Did you have to do anything special besides upgrading batts and alt? Thanks in advance Feedback 1 | Feedback 2 you win some, you lose some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AA98hoe Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Couple things I've learned with 14v.... most stock computer are rated up to 16v....you will have to find a way to adj the regulator on your alternator...not sure if machman makes one...or if you run 2 alts that won't be a issue..... plus if your running the 12k it will protect at 16.3... any how I charge at 16v my truck doesn't have issues there..at 16.5 my steering sensos acts up and makes my steering really light... most highs amps don't like 16v...but the sds you have should be fine.... the benifits of 14v make it worth the swap...I would rather drop in the 13s then the 11s anyday.. TEAM DC AUDIO VEHICLE:98 chevy tahoe 2wd 3-4 drop HEADUNIT:alpine 9886 PREAMP:arcaudio FRONT STAGE:4-6 1/2s selinium,DD component set and 4-selinium tweeters in each door KICKPANELS:jl audio 5 1/4 REAR DOORS: dd components 6 1/2s HIGHS AMPS:zapco 750.2 on front doors,zapco an another 750.2 on kicks and rear doors SUBS:4-ascendant audio 18s with 5 spiders in a custom box built by KINGSUV SUB AMP: 2-dc7.5s ALTERNATORS: 3-mechmans 1- 425comp, 1-smd spec350, 1-270 with adj voltage harness on custom dc bracket WIRE:10-runs 0g front to back BATTERIES:6-d1400s TL results:157.1 at 38hz and 156.8 at headrest score @37hz. STATE AND NATIONAL RECORD IN MECA S5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bre2ts Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Yea the mechman will come with a avbm. I was going to charge at 15.9-16 and and top off batts once a week, since the 12k doesn't log much higher. Yea the SDs are good to 18v I believe. Im just afraid stupid German engineering. Nothing had yet to be easy in this car. Also the d1400s are in the same casing as the 3400s so no new rack/buss bars needed Feedback 1 | Feedback 2 you win some, you lose some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bre2ts Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 thinking of just buying 1 d1400 for now and put it under the hood and drive around for a week charging at 15.9-16.1 and see how the car likes it. i think thats the only way i will find out at this point Feedback 1 | Feedback 2 you win some, you lose some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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