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shimmey 06-30-2019 07:16 PM

H4 Headlights and relay
 
Upgrading to 100 watt H4 headlamps on my 73 2.0. Can anyone recommend the necessary relays I will need to protect my wiring and light switch? Any information on wiring would be helpful also. JWest makes a kit but it is for 911's.
Thanks,
Mike

dr914 07-01-2019 11:21 AM

mike h4s plug right in no need for extra wiring. Were an original factory option for the cars in europe

shimmey 07-01-2019 02:56 PM

Thanks.

bkrantz 07-01-2019 11:59 PM

Might depend on the bulb. Sealed beams are 30 to 60 watts. A halogen bulb in the same range, like 55 watts, should not be a problem. 100 watt bulbs could cause problems.

cjcam930 07-02-2019 12:00 PM

Yup typically the trouble is the increased current load running thru the old wiring and switches in an un-relayed circuit, when trying to go to 100W+ upgraded bulbs. If you stick close to OE 55/65W bulbs you should be fine.

cairo94507 07-06-2019 06:24 AM

Have you considered going to LED headlights? Plug and play with a lot more light and lower draw on wiring than stock headlights. That's what I did on my car. On the 914 it is especially nice as the lights are usually down so the different appearance of the LED is not a big deal.


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