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100/90 Watt H4 Bulbs

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#1 ·
Is anyone running the 100/90 watt Halogen H4 headlight bulbs (24V) in stock SBU Headlights? If so have you had any issues with overheating?

Thanks in advance for the input.
C.
 
#4 ·
Yarr,
I was looking at the 75/70's too. Glad to know you like them, maybe I will use them instead of going for broke (possibly literally...)

Needamog,
Good point. Last thing I need is to run over an oncoming ford festiva when she swerves into my lane!

Charles
 
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#7 ·
Quite right, this is not an 9003 (?) type H4 bulb, this is a direct replacement for the 55/50 watt bulbs that were in my 1300L truck (maybe others, but it seems each mog is different).

Charles
 
#9 ·
I've been looking for brighter bulbs for my 1300L as well. So, have you actually installed them in yours yet? I want to buy a set of those if they fit. I had thought about changing lights all together, but for now if these bulbs will work I'll make do with them for awhile.

Gary
 
#8 ·
Do you guys get the Philip +80's H4's over there - they are a standard 55/60W but the same light output as 100/130W. I had some on my Landrover and they were great. I tested them with a light meter against the 100/130W I had and they gave the same result when the engine was revved to 200rpm but at idle they were 1/3 of an F-stop brighter. They only lasted about two years when one died followed by the other one a month later - seems like they burn quite hot and die out a bit quicker.
 
#10 ·
Have not installed yet, I just ordered them today. Delivery from the factory is 2 weeks, so it will be a bit before I get them installed.

Charles
 
#11 ·
Let me know how you make out once you get them. I'm interested to see how much brighter they are than the stock ones, although a candle is probably brighter than the stock ones.
Gary
 
#13 ·
They have not arrived yet, I had a few special order items in addition to those, so I told them just to hold the entire thing until they have it all to save on shipping. Will let you know when they get here.

C.
 
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