Does anyone know why all of a sudden there are 16 volt performance batteries showing up everywhere??? Are they starting something new in new cars or are they being used in place of the 12 volt batteries???

 

I don't know the answer I think it is a starter voltage issue. It still is a 12 volt battery for the system & 16 for the starter

 

Here is all I know.....
http://www.dragracingonline.com/tech...battery-3.html

 

16V batteries, so far as I know, are only used in race cars NOT running a charging system. Remember, "12V" systems are NOT really 12V. They are really (running and charging) 13.8V

So a pretty much charged 16V battery with OUT a charging system is going to run close to 14V while running ignition, etc, + a little drop after cranking

 

Got it...Thanks all...I was wondering why the one battery had 2000 amps makes all the sense in the world now....Thank again...Bill Another learning experience brought to you by Mopar Forum...