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91mx5 
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Posted: November 03, 2007 at 12:42 AM / IP Logged  
My 1991 Miata is currently sporting el-cheapo Sylvania H6024 sealed beam halogens - original to the car as far as I know. I don't know the rated wattage, but they seem to draw about 3.1A each as measured on my Fluke 87V.
The lowest-output H4 bulbs available with an e-code reflector conversion are rated 60/55W, or a 4.6-5A draw if my memory of Ohm's law is correct (A=W/V?).
Should I expect any electrical overheating issues with my good-condition wiring? I'm not sure why I get such a low reading on the existing bulb, relative to the e-code bulb rating, and I can't tell if the extra total 3A of draw will make a difference. I'm hooking the meter up to the center lug on the back of the bulb.
I really don't want to upgrade the wiring, but 60/55 seems to be the lowest-draw H4 bulb available. Any advice?
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Posted: November 04, 2007 at 9:05 AM / IP Logged  
60w high beam, 55w low, is standard.  This is what the "stock" bulb's should be!
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Posted: November 04, 2007 at 6:07 PM / IP Logged  
you shouldn't have to upgrade the wiring for that conversion, the only thing you should do is make sure they are perfectly adjusted when you install them. i've done a couple of those sealed to e code swaps and the only thing i notice is the beam pattern is a little different than stock.
git yer swerve on!

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