Re: How long?

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2009/8/13 10:51:11

I can understand it for the racing crowd, high compressions, ignition timing advanced to the max, etc. But for simple old collector cars, it's all just a crock. My 6-volt car starts at least as fast, often faster than the 12 volt one. I think some folks relate "engine cranking speed" to starting speed - and of course it's not how fast it cranks, it's how fast it starts.

Yes, 6-volt systems need a bit more care in terms of cable size, connection cleanliness, and the like. They only became stressed (just as our current 12-volt cars are) when the electrical accessory load became much greater.

From what I read, 24, 36, or 48 volt systems are just around the corner.