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Old 11-03-2011, 09:12 PM   #1
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Headlight Relay Conversion Alternative

I was looking for a turn signal switch for my Ford and found these:

Headlights

They should take a lot less power.
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I once pulled an intake manifold for a cam swap... ended up with a full on drag car that ran in the 11's.
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Old 11-03-2011, 09:24 PM   #2
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Re: Headlight Relay Conversion Alternative

Those would be cool but I think they are STUPID expensive
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Old 11-03-2011, 09:28 PM   #3
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Those would be cool but I think they are STUPID expensive
The relay conversion is definitely cheaper.
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Old 11-03-2011, 10:20 PM   #4
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The relay conversion is definitely cheaper.
That's what I was thinking too, but the led's def have more cool factor!
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Old 11-03-2011, 10:41 PM   #5
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Re: Headlight Relay Conversion Alternative

I must have missed it but what's the price? Thanks
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Old 11-04-2011, 12:46 AM   #6
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Re: Headlight Relay Conversion Alternative

Theres not a price on that page, but I saw a price a while back and I think they were about $750/pair...
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Old 11-04-2011, 12:51 AM   #7
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Re: Headlight Relay Conversion Alternative

Ok, I just did a google search for 7" round led headlights. The results ranged in price from about $250 to $650.
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Old 11-04-2011, 09:00 AM   #8
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Re: Headlight Relay Conversion Alternative

Just called the local napa store and they are 303.00 each
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Old 11-04-2011, 09:16 PM   #9
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Another disadvantage is snow/ice/frost won't melt off.
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