What's Your Favorite 16v Battery?

fordteacherguy · 05-15-2014, 09:33 PM

Didn't care for my Turbostarts. Had 2 wired in parallel in my SS'er both went bad in 1 season using their charger and maintainer. These were a pair of the standard weights.

I did like having the 16V system. Fast starts and clean power to my computer.

countrypuppy4865 · 05-15-2014, 10:39 PM

I've only had experience with XS power and I was not very pleased with the life span. In 2011 I purchased my first and it was done in 2012. I bought a new one figuring maybe I got a bad one. It also went out in 2013. So, both batteries each lasted a year. This is on LS1 fuel injected cars, which are more demanding. I have heard good things about Rock batteries, but I have no first hand experience yet. I am interested to hear about some of the more demanding fuel injection combinations using 16v and their thoughts on the best brand battery and any advice on charging etc.

jmarkaudio · 05-21-2014, 03:10 PM

I've had all three, Turbo Start, XS, and currently the Rock. The Rock works well, but be aware the charger you get is most important at keeping the battery in good condition. The Rock charger (also the same as the Moroso charger just relabeled) I believe is the best charger. It will not overcharge and is a battery maintainer as well. I had a DS charger that destroyed two batteries before I was able to figure it out.

Ed Carpenter · 05-21-2014, 03:52 PM

Bobby I use 1 lightweight turbostart battery. It works fine but as mentioned here if you have to start it 4 or 5 times in the staging lanes it may run down some. That's why I'm always up front at least in qualifying.

Painter · 05-21-2014, 06:52 PM

My favorite 16 volt battery is the in my competitions car. Fairly good chance of failure. Anything below 12 to 1 compression will never see any performance from the extra voltage. The starter, the water pump and the fan running faster will never make a car go faster, but a bad 16 volt battery ( real common) will lose a race.

Dick Butler · 05-21-2014, 06:58 PM

We had two Turbo Start 16 in all three SS cars. Charged well with their chargers and never had a problem. This was even before the shut down feature to protect the batteries.
Took separate 12 volt battery with cord to run pump and fan in lanes if needed.

Altronics · 05-22-2014, 08:50 PM

Check out our Powerlite Lithium batteries.

We offer several capacities from 7 to 10 pounds and have a new 16V920SS super start battery that cranks at 1500 amps and has 16 amp hour capacity. I would normally recommend our 16V1200 for non-alternator cars, but have been running this battery in my super stock car for the past two seasons and have been able to go a couple rounds without charging it in a pinch! It is an awesome battery at a great price.

If you think the weight is the only benefit to lithium give us a call to find out more.

05-15-2014, 09:33 PM	#1
fordteacherguy Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 238 Likes: 32 Liked 160 Times in 51 Posts	Re: What's Your Favorite 16v Battery? Didn't care for my Turbostarts. Had 2 wired in parallel in my SS'er both went bad in 1 season using their charger and maintainer. These were a pair of the standard weights. I did like having the 16V system. Fast starts and clean power to my computer. __________________ Brian Thompson NHRA Stock / Super Stock Class P/SA 6665 SS/MA 6665

05-15-2014, 10:39 PM	#2
countrypuppy4865 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Donaldsonville, LA Posts: 980 Likes: 17 Liked 228 Times in 70 Posts	Re: What's Your Favorite 16v Battery? I've only had experience with XS power and I was not very pleased with the life span. In 2011 I purchased my first and it was done in 2012. I bought a new one figuring maybe I got a bad one. It also went out in 2013. So, both batteries each lasted a year. This is on LS1 fuel injected cars, which are more demanding. I have heard good things about Rock batteries, but I have no first hand experience yet. I am interested to hear about some of the more demanding fuel injection combinations using 16v and their thoughts on the best brand battery and any advice on charging etc. __________________ Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo, Jr. 4865 E/SA '04 GTO 4865 SS/GA '99 Firebird

05-21-2014, 03:10 PM	#3
jmarkaudio Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 83 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What's Your Favorite 16v Battery? I've had all three, Turbo Start, XS, and currently the Rock. The Rock works well, but be aware the charger you get is most important at keeping the battery in good condition. The Rock charger (also the same as the Moroso charger just relabeled) I believe is the best charger. It will not overcharge and is a battery maintainer as well. I had a DS charger that destroyed two batteries before I was able to figure it out.

05-21-2014, 03:52 PM	#4
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: What's Your Favorite 16v Battery? Bobby I use 1 lightweight turbostart battery. It works fine but as mentioned here if you have to start it 4 or 5 times in the staging lanes it may run down some. That's why I'm always up front at least in qualifying. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

05-21-2014, 06:52 PM	#5
Painter Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 227 Likes: 4 Liked 162 Times in 45 Posts	Re: What's Your Favorite 16v Battery? My favorite 16 volt battery is the in my competitions car. Fairly good chance of failure. Anything below 12 to 1 compression will never see any performance from the extra voltage. The starter, the water pump and the fan running faster will never make a car go faster, but a bad 16 volt battery ( real common) will lose a race.

05-21-2014, 06:58 PM	#6
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: What's Your Favorite 16v Battery? We had two Turbo Start 16 in all three SS cars. Charged well with their chargers and never had a problem. This was even before the shut down feature to protect the batteries. Took separate 12 volt battery with cord to run pump and fan in lanes if needed.

05-22-2014, 08:50 PM	#7
Altronics Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 92 Likes: 0 Liked 63 Times in 11 Posts	Re: What's Your Favorite 16v Battery? Check out our Powerlite Lithium batteries. We offer several capacities from 7 to 10 pounds and have a new 16V920SS super start battery that cranks at 1500 amps and has 16 amp hour capacity. I would normally recommend our 16V1200 for non-alternator cars, but have been running this battery in my super stock car for the past two seasons and have been able to go a couple rounds without charging it in a pinch! It is an awesome battery at a great price. If you think the weight is the only benefit to lithium give us a call to find out more. __________________ Fred Bartoli 847-923-0002