16 volt batteries

Maverick · 04-22-2021, 10:51 AM

Thinking about going to 16 volt batteries. Tried to use the search function and no help. Really not concerned about light weight, just 16 volts batteries and charger. Not interested In Lithium. Too controversial.

Jim Caughlin · 04-22-2021, 01:18 PM

I run 2 Turbo Starts in both of my SS cars as I need the extra weight regardless to meet minimum weight. For what it's worth, when I switched to 16V from 12, I made no changes, just bolted them in, fuel pressure, etc did not change. Interestingly, I was just this week getting my #2 car out of 'mothballs', it had not been fired in over 18 months and the 10 year old Turbo Starts were still at 15.9 volts after sitting for that long so no complaints. Neither of my cars have charging systems, I usually charge between rounds just to be safe but they can easily run a full day without.

340Cuda · 04-23-2021, 10:38 AM

I have no personal experience with 16 volt batteries but as you know many use and like them.

One thing to consider, not the first time I have mentioned this here.

My son manages the local Interstate Battery dealership. It is not unusual, especially during a big race in Tulsa to get a desperate call from a racer whose 16v battery had taken a dump. He does not stock them and few places do.

Now if you have a car that can quickly go back to 12v no problem, if not...

ausby · 04-23-2021, 01:20 PM

i love mine. will never go back to 12v again.

04-22-2021, 10:51 AM	#1
Maverick Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 299 Likes: 2 Liked 36 Times in 26 Posts	16 volt batteries Thinking about going to 16 volt batteries. Tried to use the search function and no help. Really not concerned about light weight, just 16 volts batteries and charger. Not interested In Lithium. Too controversial.

04-23-2021, 10:38 AM	#3
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,668 Likes: 3,844 Liked 790 Times in 336 Posts	Re: 16 volt batteries I have no personal experience with 16 volt batteries but as you know many use and like them. One thing to consider, not the first time I have mentioned this here. My son manages the local Interstate Battery dealership. It is not unusual, especially during a big race in Tulsa to get a desperate call from a racer whose 16v battery had taken a dump. He does not stock them and few places do. Now if you have a car that can quickly go back to 12v no problem, if not...

04-23-2021, 01:20 PM	#4
ausby Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: springfield tn Posts: 49 Likes: 4 Liked 34 Times in 18 Posts	Re: 16 volt batteries i love mine. will never go back to 12v again. __________________ Ausby Brewington A231 S/G

04-22-2021, 01:18 PM	#2
Jim Caughlin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Woodburn, Or Posts: 683 Likes: 80 Liked 800 Times in 244 Posts	Re: 16 volt batteries I run 2 Turbo Starts in both of my SS cars as I need the extra weight regardless to meet minimum weight. For what it's worth, when I switched to 16V from 12, I made no changes, just bolted them in, fuel pressure, etc did not change. Interestingly, I was just this week getting my #2 car out of 'mothballs', it had not been fired in over 18 months and the 10 year old Turbo Starts were still at 15.9 volts after sitting for that long so no complaints. Neither of my cars have charging systems, I usually charge between rounds just to be safe but they can easily run a full day without.