How To Build a 14v system?

[Sactownbully84]

i was looking into these 14v batts xs has how would i go about running a system in my grand am with these? i have no clue where to go or what it takes any xtra info would help thanks

[cvxsmitty58]

well to be quite honest i think it will be the same as a 12 volt system. Lots of guys on here are running in the 15 volt range on a 12 volt system. I dont know much at all about those batteries but they probably just sit higher when not being charged.

[chill phil]

XS power sells a voltage regulator that you attach to your alternator and makes your alternator charge @ 16 volts.

[05AccordLover]

So would this give you extra power to run the system longer with out reving the engine????

[crazyfrazz09]

you may also want to consider that not all amps like to see over 14.4 volts. some can go up to 18. just a thought.

[Neo_frog]

I spoke with Matt about this a while back..

Basically if you do not have the option of running a 16V setup, but you want more power, switching to a 14V system is the safe way to go. The car, amps, and accessories generally have no problem running a little over 16V charge.

You would just need to swap out with 14V batteries (like D1400) and use a VCM to regulate around 16V running. My only issue with it would be getting accustomed to a 14V low end.

[mbdblue]

I spoke with Matt about this a while back..

Basically if you do not have the option of running a 16V setup, but you want more power, switching to a 14V system is the safe way to go. The car, amps, and accessories generally have no problem running a little over 16V charge.

You would just need to swap out with 14V batteries (like D1400) and use a VCM to regulate around 16V running. My only issue with it would be getting accustomed to a 14V low end.

ah Im glad you chimed in about this. I saw on the website a little while back that they were sellin these and didnt know why.

[melonhead]

So the easiest way to get a 14V system is to just get a 14V batter and a vcm? That's it? What if the 14V battery doesn't fit under the hood?

[Derrick824]

The XS Power D1400 14v batteries are fairly small in size. Contact Matt at Mechman about a setup like this. He sells all the needed components and is running a 14v setup in his truck.

D1400 size

Length – 10.24 in

Height – 7.20 in

Width – 6.65 in

http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/71134-14-volt-battery-demo-video/

[melonhead]

The XS Power D1400 14v batteries are fairly small in size. Contact Matt at Mechman about a setup like this. He sells all the needed components and is running a 14v setup in his truck.

D1400 size

Length – 10.24 in

Height – 7.20 in

Width – 6.65 in

http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/71134-14-volt-battery-demo-video/

Thanks. That battery might just fit under the hood of my Civic. My Civic takes a group 51 battery which is pretty damn small but that 1400 is pretty close in size. I currently have an Optima yellow top and still have a tad more room. I'll definitely look into this 14V setup when I upgrade to a bigger sub amp because I'll need it. I'll probably need to replace the 70A alternator too. I just did the big 3 and after an hour or so of bumping my lights start dimming again.