Question about wiring??

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  1. Jun 22, 2011 at 8:02 PM #21
    supercrewzn

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    Nope. 55 watts is 55 watts no matter if they are halogen or HID. The amperage draw is what you need to look at. Look that info up.
     
  2. Jun 22, 2011 at 8:08 PM #22
    supercrewzn

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    From what I found, the 55 watt halogen bulb pulls about 4.5 amps. I havent found what HIDs pull
     
  3. Jun 22, 2011 at 8:10 PM #23
    jlyoung08

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    as a dr i would recommend 0 gauge

    jk 12 should be fine
     
  4. Jun 22, 2011 at 8:11 PM #24
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    HIDs can pull a max of around 9.2 amps but run about 3.2 amps. So I dont think you would have a problem with the stock wiring. You will have to upgrade the fuse tho.
     
  5. Jun 22, 2011 at 9:21 PM #25
    ak_cowboy

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    That'll bright as hell too. I think you should definitely do the HIDs
     
  6. Jun 22, 2011 at 9:35 PM #26
    JLindsay32

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    Yeah I planned on uprgrading the fuse, and it's not stock wiring, its the wiring harness that came with my 55W lights
     
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