16 Volt Batteries? Best? Longest lasting?

Tom Nolan · 11-03-2023, 01:29 PM

My question is what manufacture provides the best 16 Volt battery? Not just price but quality, longevity? Seems that I'm lucky to get 2 years max and I've tried Turbostart, XS Power. Noticed Fig Speed is selling a new brand Lifeline 16 volt.....any good?

bsimms89 · 11-03-2023, 01:56 PM

All I can say is my experience, I'm currently going on 5 years with my xs power 16v batteries and they have still been perfect, actually considering getting replacements this offseason just due to age so they don't give me a headache while I'm at a race, I've never had batteries in anything last much longer than these have.

SSDiv6 · 11-03-2023, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Nolan

My question is what manufacture provides the best 16 Volt battery? Not just price but quality, longevity? Seems that I'm lucky to get 2 years max and I've tried Turbostart, XS Power. Noticed Fig Speed is selling a new brand Lifeline 16 volt.....any good?

Hi Tom,

I have always recommended Lifeline racing batteries.
Their racing batteries are built under the same specifications as their FAA-approved aircraft batteries and they also supply batteries for military ground vehicles.

https://lifelinebatteries.com/racing-batteries-2/

Matt Welker · 11-03-2023, 03:27 PM

I am bias as we are sponsored by Braille Battery, but you won't find a better 16v Lithium battery.

I haven't killed one yet and our cars stay in the trailer all summer and all winter (scorching hot to freezing cold) batteries in, main disconnect off. Been years now and I haven't replaced one yet and I'm pretty good at neglect. They aren't cheap, but they are super light, charge in 15 mins at most, or in a stocker, with alternator, do nothing and don't worry about them.

Quality and longevity, and those don't come cheap. Google their website and under 16v lithium you should see a battery and charger combo listed for drag racing.

Any questions, just message, email, or call.

Matt

1320racer · 11-03-2023, 04:51 PM

4 seasons, racing every weekend from April to October, with XS Power's D1600 cranking a 1000+HP BBC and still no issue

sterling simmons jr · 11-03-2023, 08:04 PM

Rock are the best 16 volt battery and XS 1600 is next I have ran all of them my rock is now three old and charges up very quick

Jim Caughlin · 11-04-2023, 10:46 AM

Well something has changed in quality, I have two cars and each has 2 batteries, so my backup car gets the hand me downs from my number 1 car. The old as the hills (probably 10 years old) 16V Turbo Starts that got relegated to the number 2 car are still working just fine, the new Turbo Starts that I have purchased in the last couple of years seem to not last more than 1 - 2 seasons. Something obviously has changed in their quality. I have since switched over to XS batteries but don't have enough run time to say good or bad at this point. I used to be an advocate for the whole 16 volt deal but considering the price, I'm think about just switching back to 12V and just replacing them on a yearly basis.

Jim Caughlin
SS6019

SSDiv6 · 11-04-2023, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sterling simmons jr

Rock are the best 16 volt battery and XS 1600 is next I have ran all of them my rock is now three old and charges up very quick

Rock batteries are manufactured by Lifeline Batteries.

Dyno · 11-04-2023, 07:28 PM

10 or more years ago I had a pair of Turbo Start 16V in my Hemi car, never had an issue. After 6-7 seasons I sold them to a bracket racer (still probably using them) and bought a new pair of Turbo Starts - they were junk after 2 seasons. Looking for something else.

Jim Caughlin · 11-04-2023, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyno

10 or more years ago I had a pair of Turbo Start 16V in my Hemi car, never had an issue. After 6-7 seasons I sold them to a bracket racer (still probably using then) and bought a new pair of Turbo Starts - they were junk after 2 seasons. Looking for something else.

My exact experience with Turbo Start.

11-03-2023, 01:29 PM	#1
Tom Nolan Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lacombe, Alberta, Canada Posts: 179 Likes: 0 Liked 61 Times in 10 Posts	16 Volt Batteries? Best? Longest lasting? My question is what manufacture provides the best 16 Volt battery? Not just price but quality, longevity? Seems that I'm lucky to get 2 years max and I've tried Turbostart, XS Power. Noticed Fig Speed is selling a new brand Lifeline 16 volt.....any good?

11-03-2023, 01:56 PM	#2
bsimms89 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 66 Likes: 15 Liked 63 Times in 15 Posts	Re: 16 Volt Batteries? Best? Longest lasting? All I can say is my experience, I'm currently going on 5 years with my xs power 16v batteries and they have still been perfect, actually considering getting replacements this offseason just due to age so they don't give me a headache while I'm at a race, I've never had batteries in anything last much longer than these have.

11-03-2023, 03:27 PM	#4
Matt Welker Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clear Spring, MD Posts: 191 Likes: 1,218 Liked 67 Times in 14 Posts	Re: 16 Volt Batteries? Best? Longest lasting? I am bias as we are sponsored by Braille Battery, but you won't find a better 16v Lithium battery. I haven't killed one yet and our cars stay in the trailer all summer and all winter (scorching hot to freezing cold) batteries in, main disconnect off. Been years now and I haven't replaced one yet and I'm pretty good at neglect. They aren't cheap, but they are super light, charge in 15 mins at most, or in a stocker, with alternator, do nothing and don't worry about them. Quality and longevity, and those don't come cheap. Google their website and under 16v lithium you should see a battery and charger combo listed for drag racing. Any questions, just message, email, or call. Matt __________________ Matt Welker Stock 1741, SS/AH 114 www.facebook.com/welkerracing

11-03-2023, 04:51 PM	#5
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,788 Likes: 71 Liked 414 Times in 200 Posts	Re: 16 Volt Batteries? Best? Longest lasting? 4 seasons, racing every weekend from April to October, with XS Power's D1600 cranking a 1000+HP BBC and still no issue

11-03-2023, 08:04 PM	#6
sterling simmons jr Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chesterfield,Va. Posts: 376 Likes: 198 Liked 132 Times in 27 Posts	Re: 16 Volt Batteries? Best? Longest lasting? Rock are the best 16 volt battery and XS 1600 is next I have ran all of them my rock is now three old and charges up very quick __________________ Sterling Simmons jr 1131 STK

11-04-2023, 10:46 AM	#7
Jim Caughlin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Woodburn, Or Posts: 635 Likes: 70 Liked 693 Times in 208 Posts	Re: 16 Volt Batteries? Best? Longest lasting? Well something has changed in quality, I have two cars and each has 2 batteries, so my backup car gets the hand me downs from my number 1 car. The old as the hills (probably 10 years old) 16V Turbo Starts that got relegated to the number 2 car are still working just fine, the new Turbo Starts that I have purchased in the last couple of years seem to not last more than 1 - 2 seasons. Something obviously has changed in their quality. I have since switched over to XS batteries but don't have enough run time to say good or bad at this point. I used to be an advocate for the whole 16 volt deal but considering the price, I'm think about just switching back to 12V and just replacing them on a yearly basis. Jim Caughlin SS6019

11-04-2023, 07:28 PM	#9
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 870 Likes: 925 Liked 605 Times in 177 Posts	Re: 16 Volt Batteries? Best? Longest lasting? 10 or more years ago I had a pair of Turbo Start 16V in my Hemi car, never had an issue. After 6-7 seasons I sold them to a bracket racer (still probably using them) and bought a new pair of Turbo Starts - they were junk after 2 seasons. Looking for something else. Last edited by Dyno; 11-05-2023 at 12:10 PM.