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Location: Portland, Oregon
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GMC 4 head lamp system ?????
The original headlamp configuration consisted of :-
Outside -- #4000 - 37.5 / 60.0 watts -- (Hi-Lo Beam) Inside -- #4001 - 37.5 watts -- (Hi Beam) Total wattage -Hi Beam = 37.5 X 4 = 150 watts Total wattage -Lo Beam = 60.0 X 2 = 120 watts Replacement lamps - per Lighting catalogs := Outside -- #H5006 = 35.0 / 35.0 watts == (Hi-Lo Beam) Inside -- #H5001 = 50.0 watts == (Hi Beam) Total wattage = Hi Beam = 35/50/50/35 = 170 watts Total wattage = Lo Beam = 35/35 = 70 watts This configuration gives only 70 watts on Lo Beam which is a 'downgrade' compared to original 120 watts. I plan to replace the #H5006 (outside lamps) with the original #4000 for additional brightness on Lo Beam. So---- What do you GMC owners suggest ???? I realize that Hella and other brands would be an answer; using H4 60 and 55 watts bulbs. My night driving is limited so I feel that the cost of Hella replacements is not practical. I do apprecaiate any and all suggestions........!!!!! Note:- I will be replacing wiring with 12 guage, relays and auto-reset circuit breakers.................Jim
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'71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal). Last edited by GMC Jim; 07-05-2008 at 07:55 PM. |
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