will a 16v TurboStart charger work with a Lithium 16v?

RJ Sledge · 07-04-2024, 01:30 PM

Thanks for the info, guess it better to be safe than sorry.

How about a ?Battery choice? for a Stocker, carburetor big block and compression? Battery mount in engine bay.

Thanks
RJ

Mike Pearson · 07-04-2024, 01:41 PM

I use a Go Lithium 16 V battery and their charger. Have been happy with both. I have been using lithium for about 10 years. The new style Go Lithium has been really good. Charges real fast between runs.
I do carry my regular 16v charger just in case i ever need to boost it. I don?t use the lithium batter between round to cool the car down. I have a separate battery for that at the trailer.

1320racer · 07-04-2024, 02:48 PM

Not likely, all lithium battery manufacturers require battery specific chargers sold by them.

That said, the best lithium battery currently for motorsports is built by Braille. Speak to Heather Christian at Braille for questions 941-539-4553

prostockpete1 · 07-04-2024, 04:07 PM

wirh all the scary storys about fires with lithium my race car is too valuable to lose over a fire that most extingushers can not put out & whats big deal over a few pounds of weight ... just my $ .02 thoughts

1320racer · 07-04-2024, 08:13 PM

the only reason to swap to a lithium battery is the weight savings which is 40 lbs. when swapping from a XS Power D1600.

We made the swap last year in our dragster

BZenzen · 07-05-2024, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJ Sledge

Thanks for the info, guess it better to be safe than sorry.

How about a ?Battery choice? for a Stocker, carburetor big block and compression? Battery mount in engine bay.

Thanks
RJ

RJ - Go Lithium is a great supporter of Sportsman Racing all across the US, AJ at Go Lithium is always available to answer questions and provide support. We are switching at the end of the year, two Red Top Optimas to these will save 50+ pounds in our SS car

1320racer · 07-05-2024, 08:41 AM

Braille batteries provides the cranking power for the biggest and winningest names in drag racing, from the NHRA to PDRA to NPK as well sportsman and bracket racing and unlike the competition, requiring 2 lithium batteries when replacing standard 16 bolt battery, with Braille, you only need ONE!

RJ Sledge · 07-05-2024, 09:26 AM

Thanks again for all the input.
Being a Stocker, what about my alternator?

RJ

1320racer · 07-05-2024, 09:30 AM

If you've always run an alternator, then still do. We run a East Coast Alternator #2008, 16V 120amp with our Braille Lithium battery

07-04-2024, 01:30 PM	#1
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 497 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: will a 16v TurboStart charger work with a Lithium 16v? Thanks for the info, guess it better to be safe than sorry. How about a ?Battery choice? for a Stocker, carburetor big block and compression? Battery mount in engine bay. Thanks RJ

07-04-2024, 02:48 PM	#3
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: will a 16v TurboStart charger work with a Lithium 16v? Not likely, all lithium battery manufacturers require battery specific chargers sold by them. That said, the best lithium battery currently for motorsports is built by Braille. Speak to Heather Christian at Braille for questions 941-539-4553

07-04-2024, 04:07 PM	#4
prostockpete1 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 252 Likes: 3 Liked 90 Times in 52 Posts	Re: will a 16v TurboStart charger work with a Lithium 16v? wirh all the scary storys about fires with lithium my race car is too valuable to lose over a fire that most extingushers can not put out & whats big deal over a few pounds of weight ... just my $ .02 thoughts

07-04-2024, 08:13 PM	#5
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: will a 16v TurboStart charger work with a Lithium 16v? the only reason to swap to a lithium battery is the weight savings which is 40 lbs. when swapping from a XS Power D1600. We made the swap last year in our dragster

07-05-2024, 08:41 AM	#7
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: will a 16v TurboStart charger work with a Lithium 16v? Braille batteries provides the cranking power for the biggest and winningest names in drag racing, from the NHRA to PDRA to NPK as well sportsman and bracket racing and unlike the competition, requiring 2 lithium batteries when replacing standard 16 bolt battery, with Braille, you only need ONE! Last edited by 1320racer; 07-05-2024 at 08:43 AM.

07-04-2024, 01:41 PM	#2
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,443 Likes: 613 Liked 1,915 Times in 574 Posts	Re: will a 16v TurboStart charger work with a Lithium 16v? I use a Go Lithium 16 V battery and their charger. Have been happy with both. I have been using lithium for about 10 years. The new style Go Lithium has been really good. Charges real fast between runs. I do carry my regular 16v charger just in case i ever need to boost it. I don?t use the lithium batter between round to cool the car down. I have a separate battery for that at the trailer. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

07-05-2024, 09:26 AM	#8
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 497 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: will a 16v TurboStart charger work with a Lithium 16v? Thanks again for all the input. Being a Stocker, what about my alternator? RJ

07-05-2024, 09:30 AM	#9
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: will a 16v TurboStart charger work with a Lithium 16v? If you've always run an alternator, then still do. We run a East Coast Alternator #2008, 16V 120amp with our Braille Lithium battery