Batteries 12v or 16v

John Lang · 08-25-2008, 05:07 PM

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

John Lang · 08-25-2008, 05:39 PM

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

rx dealer · 08-25-2008, 06:17 PM

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

Stick Racing · 08-25-2008, 07:19 PM

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

Jeff Lee · 08-25-2008, 09:14 PM

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.

G Schenck · 08-25-2008, 09:36 PM

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

Greg

John Lang · 08-26-2008, 02:42 PM

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

bsa633 · 08-26-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

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.

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!

Jeff Lee · 08-26-2008, 04:00 PM

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...

John Lang · 08-28-2008, 02:37 PM

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

08-25-2008, 05:07 PM	#1
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	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 __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS

08-25-2008, 05:39 PM	#2
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Batteries 12v or 16v I forgot to mention that i don't run an alternator!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Will that change anything?, Thanks John __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS

08-25-2008, 06:17 PM	#3
rx dealer Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lake Orion, Michigan Posts: 336 Likes: 10 Liked 53 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Batteries 12v or 16v 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

08-25-2008, 07:19 PM	#4
Stick Racing Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 169 Likes: 4 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Batteries 12v or 16v 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

08-25-2008, 09:14 PM	#5
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Batteries 12v or 16v 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. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

08-25-2008, 09:36 PM	#6
G Schenck Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Harahan, La. Posts: 521 Likes: 41 Liked 81 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Batteries 12v or 16v John, SS Hemi car and low on cash does not mix. Greg

08-26-2008, 02:42 PM	#7
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Batteries 12v or 16v 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 __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS

08-26-2008, 04:00 PM	#9
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Batteries 12v or 16v 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... __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

08-28-2008, 02:37 PM	#10
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Batteries 12v or 16v 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 __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS