LED headlight conversion

[Chipstar]

Well, one should call them, which I didnt. Thats what their site says. I know of a few companies will "preorder" only to find out that they don't have them. Holley says $179/light(?)

Yessir. Funny thing is, yesterday it says shipping in September... Today it's listed as in stock

 

[Frank Mopar]

Crackedback on Abodies makes a harness. Good feedback on his stuff

 

[rrTor-Red]

Crackedback on Abodies makes a harness. Good feedback on his stuff

He's here as well. I got his from a while ago and happy with everything. Can't go wrong

 

[rrTor-Red]

Yessir. Funny thing is, yesterday it says shipping in September... Today it's listed as in stock

Exactly WTF. Many vendors do that after the "pandemic" which I don't understand whole heartedly. Holley was at $179 PER light? I have a 4 light set up ne in box from another member here I'd part with

 

[Rjvb3]

I went with Dapper Lighting's 575. Not cheap but built to order with choice of halos, glass and housing color. It's a true projector too. Which means it's a little on the deep side and you will have to modify the outer headlight buckets to fit. I welded in a relief pocket but one could probably get away with hammer clearancing about a half inch. Not wired yet, but very happy with the look.

 

[Nxcoupe]

Yes, that price for the Holley lights is correct. I just ordered LED lights from Amazon. I believe they were 35 bucks for the pair? Not sure of the look or fitment, but for the money worth the price. As for wiring and switch changes, those are not necessary on an LED conversion as LEDs use barely an amp to run each compared to 5 to 6 amps each for incandescent bulbs. The ones mentioned above from octane lighting are halogen, which is very current hungry. I would highly recommend relays with those. I want true LED lights, not halogen with LED halos. Those are nice and got me thinking, but I just want bright lights. I'll update when I get them. I only ordered the low beams for now.

 

[Chipstar]

Exactly WTF. Many vendors do that after the "pandemic" which I don't understand whole heartedly. Holley was at $179 PER light? I have a 4 light set up ne in box from another member here I'd part with

Yep, $179/light.

 

[Sinitro]

Holley has been shipping their LED retrobrights for 6 months, but inventory levels have been spotty due to unreliable delivery schedules. I installed (4) a few months back in my 70 RR. Very satisfied, they are bright and I made my own wiring harness, so I have (4) low or (4) high beams....

Just my $0.02... ...

 

[daytona kid]

I'm going to try these. I thought led will draw less voltage so the relay mod wouldn't not be needed, or as needed, as before. Is this correct thinking?
Amazon product ASIN B07L45VCT7

 

[Frank Mopar]

Check your voltage drop at the headlights.

 

[daytona kid]

Check your voltage drop at the headlights.

Will you please explain to a dummy how to do that and what kinda numbers to look for?

 

[Frank Mopar]

Check your voltage at the battery then check your voltage at the headlights with lights on. See what the difference is.

 

[Nxcoupe]

Voltage drop across a load is measured by putting the red lead of your meter on one wire going into the load and your black wire on the other, set meter to volts, this is your voltage drop. It will be 12V on this or any load that is not in series and is a simple circuit. Voltage is not the issue, it's current draw, or amperage. LED lights draw very, very little current. That is what makes them so great, they are very efficient. Halogens on the other hand, are very current hungry, but bright. They are cheaper as well. I should have bought the set pictured above on the charger. I just bought 2 low beams to try.

 

[jayfire]

I'm going to try these. I thought led will draw less voltage so the relay mod wouldn't not be needed, or as needed, as before. Is this correct thinking?
Amazon product ASIN B07L45VCT7

Exactly what I installed in my GTX. Plug and play.

Then kept the bulbs and went with stock looking lenses. Easy install.

 

[Sinitro]

The Octane LED headlights draw considerably more watts than the Holley retro brights. The Octanes require 40W for low/high beam and the Holleys require 30W a decrease of 25%. So here again double check the headlight wiring, grounds as to minimize any losses for the best results...

Just my $0.02...

 

[Nxcoupe]

Exactly what I installed in my GTX. Plug and play. View attachment 1305557
Then kept the bulbs and went with stock looking lenses. Easy install.View attachment 1305558

Where did you get the stock looking lenses?

 

[jayfire]

Where did you get the stock looking lenses?

Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NZUQ56?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[Nxcoupe]

Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NZUQ56?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Thank you! Last question, do the brights use a special LED or is there an adapter to go from 3 prongs to 2 prongs?

 

[jayfire]

Thank you! Last question, do the brights use a special LED or is there an adapter to go from 3 prongs to 2 prongs?

There was an adapter that came with the kit for 3 to 2 prongs. Same bulbs.

 

[Nxcoupe]

There was an adapter that came with the kit for 3 to 2 prongs. Same bulbs.

Thank you!