HunterJohnson Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 As the title states, can I run 14V Batteries in a 98 Ford Explorer SOHC Sport? Looking at the XS 14V racing line and thinking about purchasing 9 batteries if I can run it on my stock electrical components. Quote Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markous Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 I believe you would need to have a 16v charging system to run 14v batteries. Like the 12v systems we have stock charge at just over 14v. Quote '07 Ford Ranger - DM-608 I E700.4 I SA-CX6.5 v2 I SAZ-1500D 15th (x2) I Zv6 12" D1 I SB500-34 I JP40 I On 5/21/2015 at 7:07 PM, boom50cal said: of course he gives no fucks. it's a ford ranger. only bad mother fuckers drive ford rangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 No, you can't run it on stock electrical components. You need a different regulator for the alt that will allow it to charge to at least 16.1v. Plus you need to keep in mind that whatever amps, head unit, processor, etc you purchase needs to be 16v stable. Plus you need to do some homework and calling around to see what the working voltage range on you vehicle's components are. ABS, ECU, Transmission (if electronically controlled), etc Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watch the bass Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 No, you can't run it on stock electrical components. You need a different regulator for the alt that will allow it to charge to at least 16.1v. Plus you need to keep in mind that whatever amps, head unit, processor, etc you purchase needs to be 16v stable. Plus you need to do some homework and calling around to see what the working voltage range on you vehicle's components are. ABS, ECU, Transmission (if electronically controlled), etc He can charge 16 Volt´s and work with a stepdownmodule for the normal electricity. Quote "in the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty" Bob Marley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watch the bass Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 But by the way if you want 9 batt´s, that scream for 3 alt´s. Quote "in the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty" Bob Marley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomaguy1 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 He's not asking how to do it, he's asking if his cars electronics will handle the higher voltage. Some do and some don't Just gotta wait and see if someone that has tried it will chime in or test it yourself Quote Team Flex Issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA98hoe Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Not sure on fords but my Tahoe runs 14v batts I drive daily at 16.4 .. My buddy just tried his astro on 16v batts an it worked lol Quote 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...
corona_jeff Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 If your using the race 14v you better double up. They contain about 20lbs less lead the the d1400 version that's designed for car audio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 If your using the race 14v you better double up. They contain about 20lbs less lead the the d1400 version that's designed for car audio. He is looking at buying the same ones I got from Ed for $130 each. Hell of a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterJohnson Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 CJ has it, I'm planning on running my 270 amp alt at around 15.8~16 volts. My question is will my ecu take a shit at that voltage. And if anyone has experience or who I can ask, I'm assuming ford? Quote Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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