Who's using a 16:1 manual steering box?

Mine is a stock 24:1 but worn out.

I don't parallel park, ever, and when I back up or do a 3 point turn I always steer the opposite direction at the end so I don't have to crank the wheel and snap it off at the spokes.
Plus it's a 4 speed, which helps as I can rock it back and forth in gear.

Will this strategy work the same/be as effective with the 16:1?

It's a 383 with aluminum heads, does weight play a significant role with the 16:1 while driving/moving?

If the negative is the same as I'm experiencing with the 24:1 then it's a no brainer.