HID conversion for bullnose trucks
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HID conversion for bullnose trucks
It doesnt go into specifics bout size but its a full kit with wire harness and everythin.
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Im tempted to order them and see if theyll work.
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices
Im tempted to order them and see if theyll work.
Last edited by ctubutis; 12-01-2011 at 11:32 AM. Reason: Fixed spelling in title
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Lookin at Ford F350 HIDs Ford F350 HID Kits Headlight Conversions Xenon Bulbs they dont even have watts listed its by Ks whatever that means (lumens?). These on ebay are at 8000k. Doin a little diggin seems that 35w is normal for HIDs due to the higher normal light output.
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Gas-filled bulbs (halogen, xenon, etc.) use a solid filament to produce light (electrical power causes the filament to glow); HIDs produce light by creating an electrical arc between two contacts within the bulb (like a welding arc).
That might somewhat explain the wattage difference. Two totally different technologies.
That might somewhat explain the wattage difference. Two totally different technologies.
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Lookin at Ford F350 HIDs Ford F350 HID Kits Headlight Conversions Xenon Bulbs they dont even have watts listed its by Ks whatever that means (lumens?). These on ebay are at 8000k. Doin a little diggin seems that 35w is normal for HIDs due to the higher normal light output.
1500°K - Candlelight
2680°K - 40w halogen bulb
3000°K - 200w halogen bulb
3200°K - Sunrise/Sunset
3500-4300°K - Most Xenon Superwhite Bulbs
5500°K - Sunny daylight around noon
6000°K-7500°K - Overcast Sky, Some true HID Systems
8000°K-9000°K - Sunny blue sky, Some true HID Systems
10,000°K - 12,000°K - Purple hues at sundown
So with those 8,000K lights you'll have a blue hue to the light. They look really cool but do not provide the best light for the road.
As far as the wattage, my research showed that when HIDs are turned on they initially take more power and then use less energy overall after they have warmed up.
**This is kind of important** You will want to ensure that the kit you purchase will do both high and low beam. A lot of the ebay kits will only do low beam.
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I've got the 5500K's on my bike and they are fantastic. The only negative is that when I turn on the hi beam it takes a second to warm up so you don't really get that "instant" flash when trying to alert someone to turn off their hi beams. But once it warms up (I'd guesstimate 3 seconds) it's amazing the amount of light it throws.
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It's really simple, I have HID 6000 H4's, with black projector housing in my '82 f150. The only wiring is splicing into the headlight wires and tying them into your ballasts from the HID kit, the rest is as easy as installing a new bulb. @Eightyfive Flareside, I'm interested in this "relay conversion" you did that made your headlights 20% brighter, I've never heard of this, care to explain what you did?
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It's really simple, I have HID 6000 H4's, with black projector housing in my '82 f150. The only wiring is splicing into the headlight wires and tying them into your ballasts from the HID kit, the rest is as easy as installing a new bulb. @Eightyfive Flareside, I'm interested in this "relay conversion" you did that made your headlights 20% brighter, I've never heard of this, care to explain what you did?
I have the kit on my truck and it did make a noticeable difference in how bright the headlights are. I have mismatched bulbs, one halogen and one sealed beam, and even then it's still brighter than alot of newer cars' lights.
The kit might even work with your HID setup, since you'd be getting quite a bit more power to the ballasts.
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i went down to napa and bought a relay + harness for it, cost me 15 bucks, then spliced the relay into the headlight circuit. 1 relay for lows, 1 for high, so the bulb can get direct power from the batter/alternator, rather than flowing through the switch and dimmer circuit first. i gained 2.something volts at the bulb by doing this, thats load tested with the light on high beam with a pretty nice digital multi meter.
How to install headlight relays....the right way. - Northwest Underground
write up^
How to install headlight relays....the right way. - Northwest Underground
write up^
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Relays and an H4 conversion are a must in any vehicle with sealed beams, far more light on the road and they have a nice cut off.
I have yet to do an HID conversion on my truck so I can't comment too much but after helping install the DDM Tuning kit in a friend's Sonoma I highly recommend them. They seem to be high quality and a great price. Probably one of my next upgrades on the '86.
DDM Tuning : HID Kits
They have their own conversion lenses here: http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/200mm-halogenLamp
To me they just look like a Trucklite / Vision X / LMC Branded Conversion Lens...
I have yet to do an HID conversion on my truck so I can't comment too much but after helping install the DDM Tuning kit in a friend's Sonoma I highly recommend them. They seem to be high quality and a great price. Probably one of my next upgrades on the '86.
DDM Tuning : HID Kits
They have their own conversion lenses here: http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/200mm-halogenLamp
To me they just look like a Trucklite / Vision X / LMC Branded Conversion Lens...
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And even then you still have to watch as most hi/low kits on there have a crappy halogen bulb that really does nothing.
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Thanks TheKirbyMan and Eightyfive Flareside for the reply, I din't know why I never heard of this, maybe I should have done this instead of the HID, but the HID looks way cooler...........
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