16 volt systems

[Richard Grant]

This is a question for my son's car and not for my stocker. Can anyone advise me on how guys are using the 16 volt battery systems? Does he need a special starter or ignition system? He runs two batteries so he could separate the gauges, etc. if necessary.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Richard Grant

This is a question for my son's car and not for my stocker. Can anyone advise me on how guys are using the 16 volt battery systems? Does he need a special starter or ignition system? He runs two batteries so he could separate the gauges, etc. if necessary.

I changed nothing. My starter spins faster, coil puts out a hotther spark, lights are brighter, but bulbs don't last real well.

[Tom Goldman]

Most newer race components have been designed to be run at 16 volts .
The one exception might be electric radiator fans . ......Most are designed primarily for street use .
I've seen a few cars that have had fan motor failures . ...a dropping resister or module takes care of the problem .

[Jeff Niceswanger]

Be careful charging it. 16 volt chargers put out almost 20 volts ... That WILL burn things up if you leave your kill switch on. We burnt up a MSD box and when repaired I called and ask why ? Technician said "The 18 volt threshold had been reached"......

[Richard Grant]

Thanks guys. I was hoping that it would be an easy change. Can you recommend where to purchase the battery and charger also the best brands.

[Hacksaw]

Originally Posted by Richard Grant

Thanks guys. I was hoping that it would be an easy change. Can you recommend where to purchase the battery and charger also the best brands.

Unsure of latest builder of 16 v batts but I think the Moroso 12v / 16v charger is the best out there.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

Most newer race components have been designed to be run at 16 volts .
The one exception might be electric radiator fans . ......Most are designed primarily for street use .
I've seen a few cars that have had fan motor failures . ...a dropping resister or module takes care of the problem .

Forgot about fans. I have had to replace the motors in my factory fans. They sure do spin up on 16. LOL

Anybody else having to buy new 16 volt batteries every season?

[Hacksaw]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Forgot about fans. I have had to replace the motors in my factory fans. They sure do spin up on 16. LOL

Anybody else having to buy new 16 volt batteries every season?

Ed: I have only used the Turbo Start brand of 16 v batts. I went 6 years or better with the big batts., changed to the lite weights after cause I felt guilty. The Moroso charger, maybe, was the key, don't know. I will be buying new Turbo Starts for my next racecar soon.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Hacksaw

Ed: I have only used the Turbo Start brand of 16 v batts. I went 6 years or better with the big batts., changed to the lite weights after cause I felt guilty. The Moroso charger, maybe, was the key, don't know. I will be buying new Turbo Starts for my next racecar soon.

I have 2 16 volt Xcess (spelling ?) in it now. Not light weights. The 2 Turbostarts that failed last season. A DSR charger.

Maybe these will go another year. This DSR charger supposedly goes into a "maintainer" mode. Hope it does.

[340Cuda]

One thing to consider about a 16 volt setup is availability. You need a backup plan.

My son manages an Interstate Battery dealership and they can get, but do not stock 16 volt batteries.

It is not usual for him to get a desperate call from a racer whose 16 volt battery has failed, they need one to go to the races and cannot find one locally.

Bill.