It is doable and you do get brighter lights. There was an article in one of the musclecar mags years ago with a how to. I'd have to have a look to see if I can find it. I think it was Musclecar Review. Most GM dealers sell a relay with socket which is a good start.

Todd

Contacted them. They are very wise and talkative.

Just need to find out what specific relays one uses and I'll try it myself.

There are a couple of benefits to running relays.
If you use an aftermarket lamp with a higher wattage bulb, the relay can protect the headlight switch from overheating, and by using heavier guage wires, you can get more light from the bulbs safely.
For you guys that are a little afraid of wiring, get a made up harness and add that.
Never use crimp connectors, especially those ones that partially sever the wire you're connecting to. A good connection is critical, preferably soldered, because you can set a car on fire with a badly connected 12V wire.

Yes, you've got it. I found out the hard way years ago as I was driving at a great rate of speed up the Fraser Canyon in my Malibu and all the lights just shut off. :shocked

65Camino wrote:

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Called my parts guy. I have to find out pins, amps before we can narrow it down. Does anyone know the part number of the relay I need?

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 get any universal auto 30amp relay,$5ea

they come with .250 spade pins

Google it. Google it. Google it.

There's more info out there than we could ever use.
A common SPDT 30-40 Amp Bosch relay will do the trick. Any good parts counter will source em'... and the matching connectors.

I got two a few years ago at an giant East Indian electronics place in town. I think thay cost all of 4 bucks ea. Bosch too!

Cheers, mc


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