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Necoa #: 11096
Location: 18(N.CA,N.NV)
Joined: Feb 23, 2008
Posts: 13
Year: 1987
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:44 am Post subject: best headlights for the money?
the 4x6 headlights on my 87 elky are really dismall. compared to say my wifes new car which has an hid kit. any particular lights or conversions out there that are better? i know there are limitied choices, but let me know what works best _________________ 1987 elky with a 97 lt1 350 motor and trans,ghost flames,dual exhaust,chrome corvette rallys.
Necoa #: 6708
Location: 17(S.CA,S.NV)
Joined: Jan 10, 2006
Posts: 284
Year: 1987
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:22 pm Post subject:
Sylvania Silverstar. These are plug and play. Go to your local auto parts store. Remove the old headlights, replace with the new. No wiring or anything else to modify.
Necoa #: 6708
Location: 17(S.CA,S.NV)
Joined: Jan 10, 2006
Posts: 284
Year: 1987
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:07 pm Post subject:
The headlight pictured above is still a halogen. If you look at the box it says "the look of HID." Believe me, there is quite an improvement with this headlight over your standard halogen, and you don't have to do any real work or any type of modification for it to work.
If you want them for your 74 and you have the standard round headlight, the part number you want is H6024 ST.
Necoa #: 9322
Location: 16(CO,MT,WY,UT)
Joined: Mar 29, 2007
Posts: 1171
Year: 1985
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:09 pm Post subject:
I have them on the low beam side, like them, but they could use a little better diffusion, (hot spot in the middle). Sure would be nice if the Silverstars were available for the upper beam also, but I have not found any.
EDIT: I spoke too soon. Went to the Sylvania web site and found the upper beam IS available. Upper beam #H4651ST, low beam #H4656ST.
Doug _________________ 85 El Camino 305, TH350, K&N, dual exhausts
87 El Camino 305, 2004R, K&N, dual exhausts
1964-1/2 Mustang conv, 260 V8, dual exhausts
2002 Jaguar XJ8, 2000 Harley Road King
Lakewood, CO
Necoa #: 11112
Location: 9(IN,KY,MI)
Joined: Feb 25, 2008
Posts: 90
Year: 1981
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 9:34 pm Post subject:
I just ordered a conversion kit for my '81 "495314 HEADLIGHT CONVERSION KIT 4656" from JC Whitney. They take the "278814 LONG LIFE HALOGEN 9003 60/55W" bulbs. The original socket fits on the bulb. The '81 has one headlight each side. But you probably already knew that.
Total cost about $66. I could not find anything retail in my area so I had to go mail order. The advantage I see going this route is that I only have to remove the headlight bezel once since I can repalce the bulb from the engine compartment.
Has anyone else tried this conversion or one like it? _________________ Old Chevys never die
. . . they just go faster
Ditto on the Silverstars, MAJOR improvement. Also it's important to be sure all your electrical contacts are clean and corrosion free so be sure to clean all contacts when you change the bulbs. Also check the relays and replace if necessary. proper electrical connections are a must. Check the voltage at the lights, you may be surprised how low it is after all those years. _________________ Leo
1986 El Camino
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC
"Randy! He drives an El Freakin' Camino! That's like the Cadillac of cars!"
Earl Hickey
Necoa #: 6381
Location: 7(AL,GA,TN)
Joined: Nov 02, 2005
Posts: 1019
Year: 1986
Model: El Camino
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:04 am Post subject:
kinda off-topic, but don't 5th gens offer quartz and halogen from the factory? whats the difference? ( I know both are inferior by today's standards) _________________
Formerly 86Conquista
Currently undergoing resto.
Planned:
-350/?/3.42
-ZQ8 wheels
-Disc Brakes
-More
I just switched to Silverstar Xtravision for low beams.Even brighter than the regular Silverstars,& are a nice clean white,compared to my stock slightly yellow weaker bulbs.I saved them though,because they still worked when removed. Heres the replacement guide for 84 Elkys->> http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/LampReplacementGuide/AutoLRG-Results.htm _________________ '79 Chevy Corvette,350 sbc- '78 Olds Cutlass Supreme,350 sbo'- 99 Mitsubishi Galant,3.0 V6- '84 Chevy El Camino Conquista,305 sbc
Last edited by Maximus84 on Thu Sep 18, 2008 1:09 am; edited 1 time in total
Low beam headlamp
H4656
H4656ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: The Whiter and Brighter Halogen
H4656XV XtraVision Halogen - The Brighter Light
H4656CB Cool Blue Halogen - The Whiter Light
H4656LL Long Life Halogen Upgrade: Lasts 6x longer
High beam headlamp
H4651
H4651ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: The Whiter and Brighter Halogen
H4651CB Cool Blue Halogen - The Whiter Light _________________ '79 Chevy Corvette,350 sbc- '78 Olds Cutlass Supreme,350 sbo'- 99 Mitsubishi Galant,3.0 V6- '84 Chevy El Camino Conquista,305 sbc
Necoa #: 594
Location: 13(TX)
Joined: Feb 03, 2003
Posts: 287
Year: 1984
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:30 am Post subject:
The best lights I have found so far are the Eurolights E-code housings. They use an HB4 replacable bulb which you can get in any wattage and color.
They also have the european citylight bulb in them as well. I paid $65 for mine delivered. I'm thinking of getting another pair and putting low beams inplace of the high beams. We can have 4 low beam headlights in TX so was thinking of running another switch to turn the inner low beams on with.
Sure is nice being able to see at night. Also these have a better pattern that lights up the road but doesn't blind oncoming traffic like typical US spec lights do. The european spec for lighting is much better than it is here. _________________ Robert Adams
http://gparts.freeyellow.com
84 Conquista
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