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Topic: Head lights and fog light watts
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HHStang
Gearhead Posts: 596
From: Coastal SC, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 08-22-2005 08:34 PM
 
Anyone know what watts the bulbs on early Stangs used for high beam, low beam and fog lights? Thanks!------------------
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1967 472 Prost D1X FBstang
1972 429 Mach/CJ Convertible
1997 Cobra vert S Trim (SOLD)
2004 F150 4x4 Crew FX4
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 08-23-2005 02:07 AM
Standard Halogen bulb is 35 watts. New replacement bulbs (per NPD) are 55 watt. I would guess the fogs are around the same.------------------
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66 fastback
Gearhead Posts: 223
From: Califon, NJ 07830
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 08-23-2005 07:51 AM
A 6014 sealed beam headlight has 55 watts on low beam and 60 watts on high beam. You can buy a halogen headlight with a replaceable bulb (H4) that has the same wattage. I did this and have not added the relay kit that everyone claims you must have. Since the wattage of the 6014 and H4 bulbs are the same there is no added strain on the circuit breaker in the headlight switch. Admittedly, if the wiring and switch were in poor or questionable condition there might be some valid reasons for adding a relay. With the deterioration of the wiring, higher resistance in connectors the voltage at the bulbs may be less than in a new car. I replaced the wiring and switch while doing my restoration and with the engine running have 14 + volts at the headlight connectors. While go thru the expense and wiring of the relays when there is no need? The Fog lights were 35W as stated.
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HHStang
Gearhead Posts: 596
From: Coastal SC, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 08-23-2005 08:53 AM
Thanks guys! I knew someone here would know.------------------
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1967 472 Prost D1X FBstang
1972 429 Mach/CJ Convertible
1997 Cobra vert S Trim (SOLD)
2004 F150 4x4 Crew FX4
Hobby site: www.mikesmustangs.net
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