Re: 12 volt VS 16 volt
 

The only down side that we experienced when first starting out using 16v is that there isn't much warning when they get low. Turned over great leaving the trailer and wouldn't do anything once in the lanes. Was our fault for not keeping an eye on voltage and we weren't running an alternator.



For those that state being able to find a replacement easier if you have 12v batteries it's the same for 16v if you aren't running an alternator. Just pull the 16v and stick a 12v in and go to the lanes. Now if you have a 16v alternator obviously it isn't that easy. I would just unhook the alternator and slap a 12v battery in to finish a race.



I did see a delay box and digital 6 box burned up from leaving a 16v battery charger on too long and it putting out too much voltage. This was an older charger that wasn't regulated well enough. Was putting out 20v.



Curtis

Re: 12 volt VS 16 volt
 

You should ALWAYS turn your battery cut off to Off, while charging your batteries. If you checked your charger for AC output, you may be surprised. In-car race car ignition electronics hate AC voltage. Also the 16 volt chargers I have owned put out over 20 volts DC while charging. As many as 5 or 6 AC. MSD stuff hates that.

No more problems since I pulled my head out, and started shutting my 16 volt batteries off while charging.

Nothing in the car "On" (or connected to the batteries) while charging.

Re: 12 volt VS 16 volt
 

Yep, it was an expensive lesson learned. LOL

Re: 12 volt VS 16 volt
 

I would not change to a 16 unless it is a weight thing.

Re: 12 volt VS 16 volt
 

I have used the Turbo Start batteries for 9 years. The 1st pair lasted 7 years and I sold them to another racer who is still using them. Do not buy the light weight version of them, not enough reserve. Always shut the switch off when charging the batteries.