The "VPH16" series are Voltphreak's 16V drag racing batteries.
The VPH16-900 is designed for cars in total loss applications, but it can also be used with an alternator.
Voltphreaks 16V batteries can be used just like a 16V lead-acid battery, with differences in charging. You must use the proper Voltphreaks chargers only. If running with an alternator, adjust alternator to between 17.5 to 18 volts.
Compatible with any hold-down made for the Odyssey SBS30/ER30 or Varley Red Top 30.
Current state of the art in lithium battery technology. Over 4 times lighter than a comparable lead-acid battery of similar specs. Lasts 5 to 10+ years with proper use. Up to 5 times the life of a lead-acid battery, for example Le Mans and Daytona professional racing teams are replacing their Voltphreaks battery every 5 years instead of every year.
These batteries are a drop-in replacement for your lead-acid battery, and are compatible with lead-acid chargers and cars alternators (16V models must use Voltphreaks 16V charger, if using alternator with 16V model set alternator to 17.5-18 volts). Install and treat your Voltphreaks battery like a standard car battery. Lithium batteries require management during charging and discharging and have different requirements compared to a lead-acid battery, but this is all handled behind the scenes by circuitry inside the battery. This circuitry masks the fact that it's a lithium battery from the car, allowing the battery to be used and treated as if it were a regular lead-acid battery.
Advantages:
1. Weight, much lighter than a comparable lead-acid battery.
2. Can be mounted in any orientation.
3. Can be "deep cycled", meaning fully discharged without damage to the battery, while being protected from over-discharged (for example, to 3 volts, etc). Because over-discharge can cause damage, has LVC (see below).
4. Has an LVC (low voltage cutoff) to prevent overdischarge. This cuts off the battery before it's fully discharged, meaning never having to jump-start your car again (for example, by accidentally leaving a sensor or the computer on).
5. Has full fault protection circuitry to protect your battery, preventing damage from misuse and overcharge.
6. Maintains higher voltage and charges more efficiently, less load on the alternator and more efficienct than a lead-acid.
7. Circuitry allows charging/discharging at high rates (compatible with very high current alternators).
8. Remote pushbutton switch included, allowing battery to be turned off and turned on remotely (not available with VPX models). Can be used (if allowed) instead of a master disconnect switch, saving additional weight and power-robbing cabling.
9. Full capacity of a lithium battery can be utilized. With lead-acid, due to Peukert's effect, you may only get 50% or less of the capacity. One lithium Amp-Hour can equal 2+ lead-acid Amp-Hours during high current discharge.
Voltphreaks batteries are designed for those who want to save weight. Designed and built in the USA, these are the ultimate, safest, lightest weight lithium racing batteries on the market. Due to strict regulations for road-use products and similar to all aftermarket racing products, Voltphreaks batteries are rated for track use only.
Batteries have a 1 year warranty
instructions, terminal options, and warranty
16V 8 amp charger
16V 25 amp charger
BE SURE TO CHOOSE YOUR TERMINAL OPTION BEFORE PLACING ITEM IN CART
- note that SAE top posts will add 1/4 of a pound to battery weight.
- M6 female to SAE top post adapters lets you switch between both terminal types
Item Specifications
Model Number VPH16-900
Nominal voltage 16 volts
Cranking Amps (CA) 1160 amps
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) 640 amps
reserve capacity (RC) 36 minutes
Capacity 19 Ah
terminal type SAE post, M6 male, M6 female (click for images)
working temperature -22°F to 140°F (max 170°F)
dimensions 9.75x3.75x5.75" (not including terminals
weight 6.5 pounds
* lead-acid equivalent specs
