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BALDMIKE · 06-01-2005, 01:17 PM

I have a 79 chevy Stepside and I'm looking for the brightest headlights I can find to fit the original application.

Anyone know where to get the bright blue lights for this truck or something brighter ?

Earl Filter · 06-01-2005, 01:40 PM

I think your limitation (and mine) will be the wiring capacity, not the bulbs. The best replacment in my opinion is the H6024ST Silverstar High Performance. I bought them at my local PepBoys, and I know they're available everywhere. To go with any higher wattage, you'll most likely need a wiring harness upgrade.

Paso76GMCstepper · 06-01-2005, 02:58 PM

Not to Hijack the thread but what do u think of the Silverstars. Do u like em??

C-10volvo · 06-01-2005, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Paso76GMCstepper

Not to Hijack the thread but what do u think of the Silverstars. Do u like em??

they're worth the money. they were twice as bright as my old lights. i have them in my 64 volvo, c-10 and a cavalier. they work well and it sucks driving a car without them....

*ZmOz* · 06-01-2005, 05:06 PM

The sylvania Xtravisions are better than the Silverstars...and cheaper. They both use the same bulbs, the difference is the Silverstars are coated blue to make them appear more white. The blue coating blocks some of the light so you actually get less light output.

BALDMIKE · 06-01-2005, 06:21 PM

Well I called my local pep boys and they were out, so I called Kragen and they told me that the Silversatrs were # 6054 ?

Earl Filter is this the actual # for the bulbs that fit the round single headlights ?...... H6024ST Silverstar High Performance "Quote"

Tom · 06-01-2005, 11:02 PM

6054 = square light

Tom · 06-01-2005, 11:04 PM

And to clarify, yes you need a 6024 part number. If your going to checkers [kragen, shucks, whatever] there are three choices for ya: 6024LL [long life] 6024XV [extra vision] and H6024ST [silverstars]

boxrodz · 06-02-2005, 12:00 AM

Silverstars are brighter and whiter (greater color temperature) than halogens, XtraVision, and Cool Blues. The drawback is that their life span is low and they are relatively expensive. My first set lasted a year, but I drove with them on as daytime running lights. I've changed my configuration, so I'll see how long they last this time around. You can compare the different headlights at the Sylvania web site.

*ZmOz* · 06-02-2005, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by boxrodz

Silverstars are brighter and whiter (greater color temperature) than halogens, XtraVision, and Cool Blues.

No, they're not. Like I said before, the Xtravisions and Silverstars use the EXACT same bulb. The difference is the blue coating. Common sense tells you if the blue coating blocks some of the light to make it appear white, then you have LESS total light to see with. Yes, they are whiter, but that doesn't help you see anything. The Xtravisions are still very white. I had a very long discussion about this on another board with an engineer from Sylvania.

boxrodz · 06-02-2005, 01:51 AM

Interesting...
The bulbs inside the Silverstar do have a blue tint to them. I suspect it's used to balance the color spectrum to produce a whiter light. Colors are more true under natural (white) light like sunlight. I suppose some of the cheaper lights use a blue film to attempt to accomplish the same effect. Hence, the heavy blue lighting effect. But, it's just a guess.

According to Sylvania's marketing on their web site and the wording on their package, they claim Silverstars are the 'brightest' and 'whitest' and have 'the look of HID'. They're probably stretching 'the look of HID' claim, but they do look very white with just a 'tint' of blue and are very bright. I haven't seen Xtravisions first hand, but the Sylvania web site has comparison photos of their line of headlights. The Xtravisions do have a bit of a yellow look to them. Unfortunately, they don't list the lumen values for the Silverstars and Xtravisions for our trucks. But, for other models (i.e 9006s) they're very similar. The color temperature for Silverstars are about 800*K higher.

I wonder how long it'll be until HID$ become common for these trucks.

*ZmOz* · 06-02-2005, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by boxrodz

According to Sylvania's marketing on their web site and the wording on their package, they claim Silverstars are the 'brightest' and 'whitest' and have 'the look of HID'.

Well of course Sylvania is going to tell you that...they want you to spend $25 on a light bulb! How could one 65 watt bulb with a coating possibly be "brighter" than another 65 watt bulb without a coating? I got the Xtravisions I have in my Jeep for about $12 at IdiotZone. I have aftermarket clear lenses for my parking lights, and the Xtravisions are so white they make them look very yellow at night...I need to replace those bulbs with LEDs. It was a HUGE difference over the stock halogens, and only a couple bucks more. That's with my poor stock wiring, which only gives the bulbs about 11.5v.

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Originally Posted by boxrodz

I wonder how long it'll be until HID$ become common for these trucks.

Probably never, since it's illegal to put HIDs on something that didn't come with them.

BALDMIKE · 06-02-2005, 05:11 AM

Well great info Guyz !

I think I will go with the Silverstars.

Thanks.....

KShortell · 06-02-2005, 09:01 AM

I put a set of Sylvania Silverstars in my Jeep last winter. They've been great so far! I figured I'd give 'em a try when one of my old headlights burned out. After all, two round headlights are sure cheaper than the 4 square ones I've got on the Suburban, especially with a manufacturer's rebate...

Good luck!

86-C10-V6 · 06-02-2005, 10:23 AM

Wattage on bulb tells you little about the how much visible light it emits, it just tells you how much power it cosumes.
The lumen rating(amout of light) on the Silverstars is the same as the Xtravision even with the coating on the bulb, but the temperature(color) of the light is much different. I don't believe it is the same filament in both bulbs.
I like the fact that the xtravision is cheaper and the life rating is much longer, however I like the look of the white light and I believe it enhances my ability to see much better.
I am running them on both high and low beams.
Occasionally Advance and PEP boys run rebate coupons on the Silverstars, they will save you a little cash, but the Silverstars are still relatively expensive.

Tom · 06-02-2005, 02:32 AM

Probably never. Too many big block v8's left to build for anyone to spend money on lights

jimfulco · 06-03-2005, 01:37 AM

How about an H4 conversion with high-powered bulbs. I've seen up to 130-watt brights (standard is 60w), but they do require relays. I had some Cibies with 100w brights, and they lit the road up really well. The 130w ones must be absolutely rude.

vgate71 · 06-03-2005, 10:45 AM

I did the H4 conversion in my '71 with the stock wattage bulbs and relays. Made a big difference. I think it was a Bosch kit. The beam pattern makes a big difference too. The low beam just cuts off, when viewed against a wall, etc., so I'd imagine they'd be less blinding to oncoming drivers if you upped the bulbs in them. For a really good read on stock vs. HO vs. blue bulbs, check out:

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...lbs/bulbs.html

06-01-2005, 01:17 PM	#1
BALDMIKE Enormous Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CLOUD "9" Posts: 108	Birightest Round Bulbs ? I have a 79 chevy Stepside and I'm looking for the brightest headlights I can find to fit the original application. Anyone know where to get the bright blue lights for this truck or something brighter ? __________________ "79" Chevy Stepside 350/350 Check my Blog @ www.BaldMikesWorld.blogspot.com

06-01-2005, 01:40 PM	#2
Earl Filter Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 212	I think your limitation (and mine) will be the wiring capacity, not the bulbs. The best replacment in my opinion is the H6024ST Silverstar High Performance. I bought them at my local PepBoys, and I know they're available everywhere. To go with any higher wattage, you'll most likely need a wiring harness upgrade. __________________ Real Name - Brandon Current Vehicles: 1977 C20 Silverado 454/TH400 3.73s 1989 Jaguar XJ6 in the middle of an LT1/4L60E swap

06-01-2005, 02:58 PM	#3
Paso76GMCstepper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Paso Robles, CA Posts: 347	Not to Hijack the thread but what do u think of the Silverstars. Do u like em?? __________________ Tony "Life is a Team Sport" To the memory of the Hendrick Motorsports Plane Crash Victims

06-01-2005, 06:21 PM	#6
BALDMIKE Enormous Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CLOUD "9" Posts: 108	Well I called my local pep boys and they were out, so I called Kragen and they told me that the Silversatrs were # 6054 ? Earl Filter is this the actual # for the bulbs that fit the round single headlights ?...... H6024ST Silverstar High Performance "Quote" __________________ "79" Chevy Stepside 350/350 Check my Blog @ www.BaldMikesWorld.blogspot.com

06-01-2005, 11:02 PM	#7
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,714	6054 = square light __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

06-01-2005, 05:06 PM	#5
ZmOz Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: OR Posts: 235	The sylvania Xtravisions are better than the Silverstars...and cheaper. They both use the same bulbs, the difference is the Silverstars are coated blue to make them appear more white. The blue coating blocks some of the light so you actually get less light output.

06-01-2005, 11:04 PM	#8
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,714	And to clarify, yes you need a 6024 part number. If your going to checkers [kragen, shucks, whatever] there are three choices for ya: 6024LL [long life] 6024XV [extra vision] and H6024ST [silverstars] __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

06-02-2005, 12:00 AM	#9
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Silverstars are brighter and whiter (greater color temperature) than halogens, XtraVision, and Cool Blues. The drawback is that their life span is low and they are relatively expensive. My first set lasted a year, but I drove with them on as daytime running lights. I've changed my configuration, so I'll see how long they last this time around. You can compare the different headlights at the Sylvania web site. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

06-02-2005, 01:51 AM	#11
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Interesting... The bulbs inside the Silverstar do have a blue tint to them. I suspect it's used to balance the color spectrum to produce a whiter light. Colors are more true under natural (white) light like sunlight. I suppose some of the cheaper lights use a blue film to attempt to accomplish the same effect. Hence, the heavy blue lighting effect. But, it's just a guess. According to Sylvania's marketing on their web site and the wording on their package, they claim Silverstars are the 'brightest' and 'whitest' and have 'the look of HID'. They're probably stretching 'the look of HID' claim, but they do look very white with just a 'tint' of blue and are very bright. I haven't seen Xtravisions first hand, but the Sylvania web site has comparison photos of their line of headlights. The Xtravisions do have a bit of a yellow look to them. Unfortunately, they don't list the lumen values for the Silverstars and Xtravisions for our trucks. But, for other models (i.e 9006s) they're very similar. The color temperature for Silverstars are about 800K higher. I wonder how long it'll be until HID$ become common for these trucks. __________________ boxRODz* 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin... Last edited by boxrodz; 06-02-2005 at 02:19 AM.

06-02-2005, 05:11 AM	#13
BALDMIKE Enormous Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CLOUD "9" Posts: 108	Well great info Guyz ! I think I will go with the Silverstars. Thanks..... __________________ "79" Chevy Stepside 350/350 Check my Blog @ www.BaldMikesWorld.blogspot.com

06-02-2005, 09:01 AM	#14
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 724	I put a set of Sylvania Silverstars in my Jeep last winter. They've been great so far! I figured I'd give 'em a try when one of my old headlights burned out. After all, two round headlights are sure cheaper than the 4 square ones I've got on the Suburban, especially with a manufacturer's rebate... Good luck! __________________ Semper Paratus

06-02-2005, 10:23 AM	#15
86-C10-V6 Shadetree Mechanic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 100	I like the Silverstars Wattage on bulb tells you little about the how much visible light it emits, it just tells you how much power it cosumes. The lumen rating(amout of light) on the Silverstars is the same as the Xtravision even with the coating on the bulb, but the temperature(color) of the light is much different. I don't believe it is the same filament in both bulbs. I like the fact that the xtravision is cheaper and the life rating is much longer, however I like the look of the white light and I believe it enhances my ability to see much better. I am running them on both high and low beams. Occasionally Advance and PEP boys run rebate coupons on the Silverstars, they will save you a little cash, but the Silverstars are still relatively expensive. __________________ Dave M. (Hacksaw) 86 C10 Scottsdale LWB, 4.3L, Edelbrock 1904, K&N, 700R4, 3.08 Auburn Performance 89 GMC S-15 Extended Cab 4x4, 4.3L, FI 98 K1500 Xcab, 5.7L, 3.43 Gov-Lok

06-02-2005, 02:32 AM	#16
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,714	Probably never. Too many big block v8's left to build for anyone to spend money on lights __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

06-03-2005, 01:37 AM	#17
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	How about an H4 conversion with high-powered bulbs. I've seen up to 130-watt brights (standard is 60w), but they do require relays. I had some Cibies with 100w brights, and they lit the road up really well. The 130w ones must be absolutely rude.

06-03-2005, 10:45 AM	#18
vgate71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manitoba Posts: 57	I did the H4 conversion in my '71 with the stock wattage bulbs and relays. Made a big difference. I think it was a Bosch kit. The beam pattern makes a big difference too. The low beam just cuts off, when viewed against a wall, etc., so I'd imagine they'd be less blinding to oncoming drivers if you upped the bulbs in them. For a really good read on stock vs. HO vs. blue bulbs, check out: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...lbs/bulbs.html __________________ '71 Chevy LWB - Awaiting Porterbuilt F+R, LS3, t56 "68 Chevy LWB - To be stock w/250 -6, ps, pb



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