<VV> halogen lights

[Bill Elliott]

Actually sealed beam halogens are about the same wattage... they just 
use it more efficiently. So you're not really stressing the electrical 
system any further by using them and the stock wiring and connectors are 
sufficient. Even on a Mustang. ;-)

However, there is substantial voltage drop through the headlamp switch 
and wiring and using headlamp relays would get more voltage to the 
halogen lamps resulting in substantially improved light output.

If you are going to non-sealed beam H4/H1 lamps, then you REALLY need to 
use relays...

Bill

Jay Ciampi wrote:

>Is the wiring in the headlight circuit large enough to handle the current for Halogen lamps?  I want to upgrade my 64 Monza while I need to replace the left headlight due to cloudiness (must be cracked somewhere).
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>I know a buddy of mine said he went to install some Halogen lamps in a 65 Mustang and the little dinky wiring on that car was insufficient to handle the extra current and had to have new sockets and wires.
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>Jay Ciampi
>CORSA
>1964 Monza coupe/95 hp/pg
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