hoit Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 don't mean to steal the thread, but, ^^ by adding 14 volt batts to your bank would give you more reserve/power than 12 volt batts? ??? 2007 Chevy Aveo Ls sedan 2 Sundown Xv2 on scv4k @ .5 ohm 2 pair RE XXX 6.5 components on sax200.4 @ 2 ohm Big Three, Three runs 1/0 power from front to back, 1 ground front to back Two runs ground from rear bank to chassis XS power d3100 upfront, 3 Odyssey 2150s in bank Singer 220 amp alt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 You have to be careful going to a 14v system, mainly because the vehicles electronics are built to go up to 14.4v or maybe a bit higher, depending on the vehicle. Your fuel pump won't 16v some wont i charge HIGH while demoing.. around 15.2 (external reg) id go higher if i had 14v bats.. but i dont. daily, i charge at 14 some ECU's dont like some higher voltages.. some cars are fine..... that, is what google/search/research is for SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 don't mean to steal the thread, but, ^ by adding 14 volt batts to your bank would give you more reserve/power than 12 volt batts? ??? most 14v bats cost more, and have LESS amp hours ......... Also, you would NEED A 16 volt charge to keep them up... SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigManAC Posted August 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Idk why I said 14v alt, I meant 14v system...post was after a long (4hr) bio class haha. I've been looking on other threads on the forum and saw one a while back with the system voltages and what they need to be charged at so thanks for clearing that up. Kyle, yeah I see. Like I said long morning. I just wanted to make sure I get everything g stright before I give the guy am answer. Other than the slight power increase from amps are there any advantages of a 14v/16v system? Also, even on those systems all ground runs to the frame/chassis are okay? Thanks guys this is really clearing things up. 2001 Saturn L200-Sony MEX-BT4100PFRONT STAGE:- (4) Crescendo PWX 6- Cadence XA250.2SUB STAGE:-Fi Audio BL 15 (Sealed Off)-Crescendo BC2kELECTRICAL:- Singer 240A alt - XS Power D3400- SkyHigh OFC power/speaker wire- Big 3 with SkyHigh 0gaugeBuild Log: Click HereScores: 146.5db @ 29hz Outlaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'm running 14v. Whole car sees 16.1ish daily. No stepdowns of any sort. Car cranks over really, really quick. Kinda nice ~~~~~~~~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...
g2shuck Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 I'm running 14v. Whole car sees 16.1ish daily. No stepdowns of any sort. Car cranks over really, really quick. Kinda nice What car is that in? 2000 Toyota Camry With Sealed Off Trunk Sky High OFC Wiring DC Power 270 XP Alt AQ 2200 Sub Amp Two DC Level 4 m2 12s 80 Mil Murdetmat Gathering Parts For Wall Build. Team DC Audio 2014 Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 '03 Subaru Forester ~~~~~~~~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...
AA98hoe Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 I've been running 14 v batts for 4 yrs in my tahoe I usually set charging to 16.1 no issues but airbag light an tranny don't like 17v 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...
dolarbilz Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 I've been running 14 v batts for 4 yrs in my tahoe I usually set charging to 16.1 no issues but airbag light an tranny don't like 17v But you are you.they are they..you push the limits of anything.lol even a used condom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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