updating 88 to 91 dual headlights to a one piece composite set up

[55Willy]

I know I saw a write up on here with an upgrade to a celebrity headlight? where you can then run a 9005 and 9006 lamp instead of a full replacement everytime plus ability to run a higher wattage bulb.

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[daleearnhardt01]

blazerkraze did it....

 

[DaPlumber]

Hmmmm!!!

I have been thinking of doing this too!!!

 

[HarryH3]

I've tried higher wattage lamps in the composite headlights on our '94 Sub. If they were actually brighter, I sure couldn't tell. And they burn out way quicker than the stockers.

So I mounted up a pair of Hella 500 driving lights that come on with the high beams. They only use 55 watt halogen bulbs, but due to their better reflector and lens design they LIGHT up the road when they come on.

Oh yeah, the 9005 and 9006 bulbs usually cost as much or more than the older "whole headlamp" replacements.

 

[Blue85]

I agree with Harry. This upgrade is for styling, not functionality. Plastic headlamp lenses are the opposite of an upgrade. They get cloudy and scratched up over the years. If you can get a big enough bulb in there to actually make them bright, you will probably need bigger wiring for them and in the end you could melt the housing.

If you want better lighting from the grill, find a way to swap in HIDs.

 

[Russell]

Try putting some high wattage PIAA bulbs in, those things are amazingly bright!

 

[DaPlumber]

Are you reading what we are talking about!!! Or just typing for the fun of It??? LOL

 

[55Willy]

cost doesn't matter for the 9005 9006 bulb, i get my manager discount so I can run the sylvania silverstars for about the same price as a reg light to a customer.

i currently have the 6054 conversion with a 90-130 lamp and it is indeed brighter.

 

[txfiremank5]

I agree with Harry. This upgrade is for styling, not functionality. Plastic headlamp lenses are the opposite of an upgrade. They get cloudy and scratched up over the years. If you can get a big enough bulb in there to actually make them bright, you will probably need bigger wiring for them and in the end you could melt the housing.

If you want better lighting from the grill, find a way to swap in HIDs.

I agree with that, about the down grade. The whole cloudy headlight thing is a major bummer. I like th efact that when it's time for new bulbs, I get everything new on the K5 ... no cloudy or scratched up leanse to deal with.