how to set up a 14 volt charging system??

[jaeguerra909 10+ year member]

well my buddy just brought it to my attention that maybe a stock cars accessories wont work on a 16.8 charging system if so how would i set up a 14 colt charging system

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[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

14 volt batteries ,an adjustable voltage regulated alt

 

[jaeguerra909 10+ year member]

well my whole reason for 14 volt batts was so i could regulate a 16.8 charge

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

it will and can be done , hit me up at finals and i'll take you over to dc 98hoe's tahoe he has the set up you want

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

There are components that will reduce the voltage so your cars electrical won't be harmed. Alternatively, run a dual alt setup with your factory alt and a high output alt. Run the power from the high output alt to the back, and run the stock alt for your electrical system.

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

Many of the better 16V batteries (which charge at 18) have a post that uses one less cell internally and gives you 14V to run your factory stuff off of.. That's the simplest way to do it off of only 1 alternator.... you will likely need an external voltage regulator still.

 

[jaeguerra909 10+ year member]

it will and can be done , hit me up at finals and i'll take you over to dc 98hoe's tahoe he has the set up you want

sounds good man thanks ill be there wont have anything though :[

 

[Mitch86 5,000+ posts]

14 volt batteries and an alt that can charge 16+ volts. But wouldnt that still be cutting it close for factory components considering you'd be resting above 16volts? Your best bet is probably to run a step down for the factory stuff or a dual alt set up as mention already.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

i'll be judging ,but i have the red s10 truck.the whole team should be there .team audio connection

 

[jaeguerra909 10+ year member]

14 volt batteries and an alt that can charge 16+ volts. But wouldnt that still be cutting it close for factory components considering you'd be resting above 16volts? Your best bet is probably to run a step down for the factory stuff or a dual alt set up as mention already.

yea i know i have a small *** honda civic so idk how i would even get a second alt in i might just go with some d3100s

 

[Mitch86 5,000+ posts]

yea i know i have a small *** honda civic so idk how i would even get a second alt in i might just go with some d3100s

It could probably be done... but you'd be better off just getting a HO alternator and some nice 12v batteries most likely.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

you can get the xs step down too

 

[jaeguerra909 10+ year member]

you can get the xs step down too

what does that do?? never heard of it

 

[-01limited- 10+ year member]

Many of the better 16V batteries (which charge at 18) have a post that uses one less cell internally and gives you 14V to run your factory stuff off of.. That's the simplest way to do it off of only 1 alternator.... you will likely need an external voltage regulator still.

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