Thread: What's the Most Cost Effective Headlight Upgrade?

Hi guys, I'm new here, and I think the light output on these stock GP headlights is pretty poor overall, both on low and hi beams. I have 2 GP GTs, a 98 and an 01. Both are bone stock with the exception of a Pioneer iPod stereo and rebuilt trans in the 98.

I did a search on "headlights" and wound up reading a couple of threads on mods for HID and/or projector headlights. I also looked a little on eBay, but hard to tell what's quality stuff and what's a cheap ricer headlight that only looks blue when you turn it on at night....I'm not looking for the "ultimate" headlights, nor am I interested in spending a lot of time/money to get there.

So, my question is, what's the bang for the buck to increase light output on these cars? I have no problem adding a relay circuit from the battery if more power is needed, or replacing the entire headlight assembly if that's a better route, but I can't spend $400/car on parts. Does just going to a brighter bulb cause issues with the stock housing?

I changed the OEM bulbs in my 01 Suburban to Sylvania SiverStars and the change is barely noticable IMO. I get better nighttime vision from the PIAA 920 fog's in the airdam.



Or, should I leave the headlights alone and focus on the fog lights?

Thanks, I'll check out the Daniel Stern site. Can you recommend a good HID upgrade kit?

Interesting.....the 01 is here in the driveway, I checked and it does have the 9007s, and I would agree I recall the 98 being the same. Not often you see an incorrect owner's manual.

Here's the manual for the '98:



It will be back home Friday.

Change the housings on the burban and you will notice a signifigant improvement, they need the reflectors and the clear smooth lenses to work the best.


Nice rod rack, who makes it?

I bought the rod rack locally, but you can get them from Baja Edd .

HID's dude. Only way to really improve light output.

Got a website, i googled it and only got retailers of his wood products. Maybe I can see if he will make me a 100 rod rack out of oak.

Just click on the link in my post, the aluminum rod racks come right up. he does also make wood racks for baots, etc.