Hella Halogen Headlights

[rovohn]

Anyone done the conversion?and will the stock switch handle the amp increase or should I install relays?
Cheers,John

[RICH MUISE]

The guys on the Hamb forum say the lights will be brighter with the relay kit. Better safe than sorry with old wiring. I don't know what Hellas are exactly, I use the lower output halogens sold at Walmarts for 8.88 (with no relay). All my wiring and Ron Francis headlight switch are new, and with the lower output bulbs you shouldn't need a relay. Before my rebuild, I ran them with the old wiring stuff no problem. The standard halogens are available in 3 output ranges, Walmart sells the lower one, O'reillys sells the upper 2. I also didn't want to be the guy that everybody was flashing their high beams at, but imho, they are plenty bright.

[Marc]

LED headlights are another option. I haven't installed them on my car but from what I've read they are just as bright and no relays required. They can get pricey though.

[gasman826]

Installed a pair of XENONS.  Lower amp draw, glass, replaceable H4 bulb, direct bolt in, and DOT.  No relays at this time.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/132651582211

The only downside is the price and no alignment nubs.

[RICH MUISE]

LEDs? Aren't H4s  halogen? Did you post the correct link? Glad to see you post, Gary. I was worried you had frozen up there.

[Ford Blue blood]

You should use a relay for the halogen lamps.  Especially with OEM/Repop head light switches.

An old street rod buddy called me and complained his head light switch (Ron Francis) was so hot it burned his fingers when he turned the lights off.  The switches will carry the current for a few years but as the switch ages the contacts will develop a little corrosion which will exasperate the problem and cause more corrosion which in turn....you get the picture.

He did not want to install a relay kit so I replaced the switch and the head lights with over the counter bulbs and all is well.