Brighter headlights without HID

[Michael Yount]

....nice job blackcloud....

 

[steveso007]

My silverstars are not yellow like yours in the pic. Sure they're silverstars?

Here's a pic of my Silverstars without an upgraded harness.
Now we have a comparison.

That ain't no comparison.

Comparison is when you use the same context with 2 different variables. Hence, you should have a side by side, headlamp by headlamp comparison.

 

[blackcloud50]

....nice job blackcloud....

Thanks.

 

[Stang8URMPRT]

Loco.........

 

[Loco5.0]

Loco.........

You again? Stop following me around & flaming just cuz you feel you can, tool. Get a life. Does this forum have an ignore feature? If so, add me to yours. Otherwise, stop whining.

Troll

 

[Stang8URMPRT]

You again? Stop following me around & flaming just cuz you feel you can, tool. Get a life. Does this forum have an ignore feature? If so, add me to yours. Otherwise, stop whining.

Troll

Boo-***in'-hoo

 

[5spd GT]

Loco5.0 - You lose...

Nice job Blackcloud...you did it the RIGHT way... Good stuff Some are just jealous

Can you give a link to which harness you got?

I'm with you Nick (Stang8URIMPORT)

 

[Stang8URMPRT]

 

[UnderPressureGT]

dude, show me that sunday when you swing by... ill show you the new HID kit and headlights i just bought...

 

[blackcloud50]

Loco5.0 - You lose...

Nice job Blackcloud...you did it the RIGHT way... Good stuff Some are just jealous

Can you give a link to which harness you got?

I'm with you Nick (Stang8URIMPORT)

Go to www.suvlights.com and then click on the headlight wiring harness in the upper left. You would need the one for 9004 bulbs used on foxbodys

 

[blackcloud50]

Only thing is I haven't verified long term affects (if any) on any possible damage to the headlight housings from the extra heat generated by the bulb. I only drove for 30 minutes with them installed and all was OK at that time. I will keep you guys updated.

 

[Michael Yount]

That can be a potential issue - I think I alluded to it earlier. My headlights are all steel and glass - not an issue for me. Y'all are in a different situation with your headlights - pay close attention. Some of the higher wattage bulbs can put out a tremendous amount of heat.

 

[1993SSP]

im curious to which harness you got too! The only ford harness i see is 95 bucks

 

[blackcloud50]

im curious to which harness you got too! The only ford harness i see is 95 bucks

It's the 9004 harness and it's $55. It's the second harness pictured. It's the universal harness.

You are looking at the "dual battery super heavy duty harness" which is the incorrect one.

 

[5spd GT]

Yep, keep us updated on the heating issue...

 

[1993SSP]

Do you keep high and low beam with this harness?

 

[_jb_]

Here's a writeup I got a while ago from Blakthorn,

1988 FORD Mustang

High & low beam headlamp
9004
9004ST Silverstar High Performance Halogen Upgrade: The Look of HID: Whitest, Brightest
9004XV XtraVision Halogen Upgrade: Up to 20% Brighter
9004CB Cool Blue Halogen Upgrade: White Hot; Super Cool; 100% Street Legal
9004LL Long Life Halogen Upgrade: Lasts two and a half times longer

Parking light
1157A
1157AST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style
1157ALL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Front turn signal
1157A
1157AST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style
1157ALL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Rear turn signal
1156
1156LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp
3157
3157LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Tail light
3157
3157LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Stop light
3157
3157LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

High mount stop light
912
921
921LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Fog/Driving light
H3-55W
H3ST Silverstar High Performance Halogen Upgrade: The Look of HID: Whitest, Brightest

License plate
168

Back up light
3156
3156LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Front sidemarker
916NA

Rear sidemarker
194
194LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Ash tray
161

Glove box
1816

Map light
105

Dome light
89
906
912

Step/Courtesy light
168
194
194LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Trunk/Cargo area
98

Under hood light
98

Instrument-general
161
1892
194
194LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Hi-beam indicator
194
194LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Seat belt indicator
194
194LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Brake warning
194
194LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Automatic transmission indicator
1816

Directional signal indicator
194
194LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

 

[Michael Yount]

Click the link and scroll to the bottom for listings/availability/pricing on bulbs.

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html

 

[blackcloud50]

Do you keep high and low beam with this harness?

YES

 

[blackcloud50]

Update on heating issue

Only thing is I haven't verified long term affects (if any) on any possible damage to the headlight housings from the extra heat generated by the bulb. I only drove for 30 minutes with them installed and all was OK at that time. I will keep you guys updated.

Well, I haven't driven my car too often at night since I did the hi-watt bulb upgrade but I have driven it enough to verify that the bulbs put out alot of heat....enough to start to peel or bubble the inside of the aftermarket clear housings around the socket of the bulb.

Now if one had the stock looking housings (with fluting), none of this would be apparent but with the clear housings if you take a close look you can see it. Nevertheless, I will continue to use the Silverstars which do have decent output and color so i don't totaly ruin my new housings.