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Re: Question for those who installed Headlight Relay
[Re: goldduster318]
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01/13/09 04:43 PM
01/13/09 04:43 PM
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Dcuda69
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I guess I should say I didn't think I needed two fuses because I only have a single headlight on each side. only one filament on at a time! might be different for you four headlight guys.
I still ran 2 fuses. Like said above, if you pop one at least you have a chance at having some kind of light to get you home! If you pop both fuses you have much bigger problems. 
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Re: Question for those who installed Headlight Relay
[Re: Dcuda69]
#191813
01/13/09 05:08 PM
01/13/09 05:08 PM
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Lake Orion, MI
goldduster318
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I've got that covered, I keep a jumper wire in the glovebox so I can always reconnect it as the factory had originally by unplugging the relay.
'70 Duster 470hp 340/T56 Magnum/8 3/4 3.23 Sure-Grip
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Re: Question for those who installed Headlight Relay
[Re: 1_WILD_RT]
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01/14/09 12:09 AM
01/14/09 12:09 AM
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Valencia, España
NachoRT74
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I fit ALL THE RELAYS under the dash ( hidden by kick panel ), and took the power from ammeter stud, alt side.
didn't cut a wire, simply removed the terminal from original foot switch plug, instaled on relay plug, and run back the other wire ( signal ) on same color between foot switch plug and relay plug with new terminals, so you'll never see a relay anywhere or diff color wires, or splice anywhere.
made teh same on each speed of A/C-Heater.
relays are away from engine bay heat, dust, grease, water and rust caused by elements. and won't tell any splice or added device on engine bay
Great, except you've missed the main point of the conversion....Your still feeding the power throught the bulkhead connector..
NO BECAUSE I MADE THIS:
charging upgrade
If you need more info about that will search the link where we heavily discused here on moparts 
With a Charger born in Chrysler assembly plant in Valencia, Venezuela
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Re: Question for those who installed Headlight Relay
[Re: OLD318]
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01/14/09 10:49 PM
01/14/09 10:49 PM
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Caldwell. Id
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I put an alternator in from a 90 Toyota 4Runner. It's 60 amps. The voltmeter sits right above 14 volts when idling with headlights, flashers heater and windshield wipers waving. I was able to use the stock brackets with some modifying but ended up buying the brackets from Magnum HP for a cleaner look.
1967 Dart 270
360/727
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Re: Question for those who installed Headlight Relay
[Re: goldduster318]
#191819
01/15/09 09:37 AM
01/15/09 09:37 AM
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charlotte,nc
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Mine are in front of the radiator support, its just easier to do this on an A-body for packaging reasons. I took power from the starter relay (I also have the ammmemeter bypass, etc done to my car), have a 20amp fuse (just one, shouldn't need 2), connected to a 12 ga wire that branches off to the two relays. From there I just interrupted the stock wiring harness and connected the original feed to control the relays and the output to the output of the relays. I made a ground strap that goes to the same post as the parking lights are grounded to. The headlights are now over twice as bright.
With relays though, the idea is to keep the relay as close to the headlight as possible as to minimize the voltage drop (especially if using any factory wiring). I would also make it a point to crimp AND solder the connectors that you use as well.
The more load you get off the factory dash harness, the better!
Any chance you could post a pic of this installation? would like some ideas for my car.
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Re: Question for those who installed Headlight Relay
[Re: cotonymopar]
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01/16/09 07:39 AM
01/16/09 07:39 AM
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Athens, Greece
Pyper70
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If you did the upgrade and your lights begin to dim and voltage starts dropping why not do the easy install of a GM alternator. I have a 100 amp in the 69, the problem as explained to me is that the Chrysler alternators need rpm to supply the battery with juice, with a GM alternator you bring the rpm to 1500 and this turns the switch on inside and its constantly giving you power. 14.5 volts of power....at idle....at 60mph.....at 100mph....
Dont wanna do the GM....slip in a PowerMaster 1xx amp alternator.....I know you people have upgraded from AM radio's to decent stereo systems in your rides. The 4 speakers inside, the subwoofer maybe, run a 1 Farad Cap in the back, some have electric fuel pumps, we are all doing H1/H4 upgrades....I myself am installing H4 Beams later this month, but unlike the typical modification of a relay and wire ( I have done those) I am going with ballasts.
Suddenly that 60amp Chrysler alternator doesnt sound too tough
Family owned 1969 Charger R/T DualQuad 440/727/GVO/3.55s
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Re: Question for those who installed Headlight Relay
[Re: BDW]
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01/20/09 05:37 PM
01/20/09 05:37 PM
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Eau Claire, WI
ResQ911
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Best thing ever. Lights don't dim at idle. This along with the ammeter bypass is the way to go. I mounted mine under the battery tray. I used the same wire as the factory, I believe it was 18g.
I used 14 ga. wire but mounted in same location. Also had a local alternator shop rebuild alternator with 100 amp guts inside. Made a NOTICIBLE improvement. Wish I would have done it to all my cars years ago.
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