Battery comparison
 

How does a XS D1600 or S1600 compare to regular 850-1000 amp 12-volt battery?I see the amps are a lot lower on the 16 volt but it being a 16 volt is it going to give as much cranking power than the 12 volt? Will it have to be charged anymore? I have a super stocker with no alternator. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated thanks jason

Re: Battery comparison
 

Higher voltage means less amps needed for the same work.

Re: Battery comparison
 

Multiply Volts x Amps to get Watts for a comparison of output for the 12 volt vs 16 volt battery.

Re: Battery comparison
 

I had 12v on my big block and would break teeth on the flexplate. switched to 16v. spins over like a stock engine would

Re: Battery comparison
 

I ran 2 AC Delco 1000 amp 12 volt batteries in my former super stocker for 12 years without issue, swapping them out every 4 years. I decided to swap to XS D1600 at the conclusion of the 2020 season so both my cars(other is a dragster) would have the same battery.

I have always run an alternator and wouldn't race without one. Charging is the same as a 12volt. Every electric motor spins faster...starter, water pump and fuel pump.

The only down side is 16volt batteries do not have the reserve capacity that 12volt do, they have a history of working and then not without warning and they are heavy, 47lbs.

https://i.imgur.com/6IYusxhl.jpg

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The dragster now runs a lite weight (8 lbs.) 16v lithium battery

https://i.imgur.com/oK5SLwrl.jpg