Batteries 12v or 16v
 

Can anybody ex plain why the 12v batteries have up to 1000 cranking amps, and the alledged superior 16v batteries have in the area of 650 cranking amps ? I never claimed to be an electrical engineer, or spelling genius, I'm in need of 2 batteries for my SS Hemi car. I've got a good 12v charger, and also have a 16v charger, i'm just runing low on CASH. Thanks for your opinion's , John Lang

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I forgot to mention that i don't run an alternator!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Will that change anything?, Thanks John

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I have a single 16v battery in my SS car. when the 16v battery is dead it's at 13.8v that's 2 volts more than a fully charged 12v.

1. your car will start a lot easier
2. your ignition box will work more efficient
3. 1 battery = less weight
4. look at some of the fastest stock/super stock/comp/pro stock cars have !!!!

By the way my battery is turbo start...Good luck with your choice..Luke

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John
Get a copy of the instruction manual from TurboStart about their batteries.
It explains why you should have TWO 16v batteries instead of one on cars without an alternator.

Does anyone run just one battery and have enought amps to make it through the hot laps?

Andy Stone

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Couldn't find that info on TurboStart's web page. Do you have a link?

I just made the change from dual Optima yellows (the biggest) to a single Performance V 16v. Have not tried it yet. I found the Optimas were a major pain to keep charged and maintained at the track. That's the biggest reason I made the change.

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John, SS Hemi car and low on cash does not mix.

Greg

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Mr. Schenk, if you think about it thats why I'm low on cash ! My wife is the other reason, she said that i should tell the battery poeple at that price they are out of there #@*&#! mind, and she's a nunn. I do believe i'll go with the 2 16v , Thanks a lot ...........John Lang

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I read it today and what they mean is that many replace 2 x 12 volt with one 16 volt and forget that they dont have more amperage just volts,the 16 volt battery will give no varning like slower running starter when its low,it will just quit,atleast thats how i read it,so if you drive it to the lanes and back and dont have an alternator they suggest 2 batterys just like you would with 12 volt battery's!

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That's true. What I did was borrow my buddies amp tester and tested everything electrical on the car while running. On my car the total amperage is enough for one 16V battery. Or so the theory goes...

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To all of you guys that answered my questions such as Kenny,SS/JA, Alex,and who ever else, cause i forgot all the names, I bought 2 16v TurboStart S16V batteries, right or wrong i got a deal and i hope i did the right thing! I guess the reason i went with the 16v is i didn't want to hookup an alternater. Thanks for all the help, and i'll let you know the end result.................. Later ,John