Engine ignition voltage.

Is there a noticeable difference in performance with a higher voltage ignition system?

The alternator I have is 170amp Mechman unit. (This unit can put out the juice.) as follows is the electrical items I'll be running. All lights are LED rated up to 24 volts, MSD Ignition, starter, power windows and power door lock's. Would it be worth the effort to run a high voltage system?

How can you raise the amperage the ignition receives ?

A 16 volt system will increase the power of the ignition. We have tested about everything on the dyno to prove it.

whatbumper wrote:A 16 volt system will increase the power of the ignition.  We have tested about everything on the dyno to prove it.

Who's 16volt batteries do you run?

Either Rock batteries or Go Lithium depending on weight requirements.

I would say the ignition will draw what amperage it requires, it's up to the rest of the system being up to the task of being able to supply what is needed.

I read on MSD sight that the box's limit voltage. So no matter how much voltage you give it, it's going to regulate it down. Sounds like the only way to send max amps and voltage is with a magnito.

The msd should keep the candles lit, however if it drops below 12v performance will suffer, if it drops below 11.8-ish it likely will not start either. full load all accessories running the 16v should keep the msd in its happy place with the system working properly. if you need any ballast you can add a second 12v and isolate accordingly. I use 1 battery for starter, MSD, fuel pump, and t-brake, the other battery powers everything else.

A regular alternator will put out about 14 volts no matter how much the amperage rating is.  A custom HIGH VOLTAGE alternator would be needed.
OR, a converter to boost the voltage for the ignition system such as the "voltage booster" available from I.C.E. ignitions; works well with CD ignitions.