893 vs 860 Fog Light Bulbs

**turbojimmy** · 05-09-2009, 02:05 AM

Does it matter?

The 860s (880s?) (stock) are 27 watts and the 893s are 37.5 watts. Will the 893s melt the plastic housing? I made this switch on my Caddy (plastic housing, too) and it didn't hurt anything. The current draw is another couple of amps, too - is the stock wiring okay?

Me just paranoid?

Jim

**TransAm11973** · 05-09-2009, 07:31 AM

i am trying to remember what i put in mine, i know that it was the next step up from what stock is and so far i have had no problems.....

**turbojimmy** · 05-09-2009, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by TransAm11973

i am trying to remember what i put in mine, i know that it was the next step up from what stock is and so far i have had no problems.....

Thanks. The 37.5 watt bulb is really the only direct-replacement "upgrade" bulb there is. I'll pop them in and see what happens.

Jim

**1MileCrash** · 05-09-2009, 06:50 PM

you might find this intersting and helpful...

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110516

**turbojimmy** · 05-10-2009, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by 1MileCrash

you might find this intersting and helpful...

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110516

Great info - thanks.

I had SilverStars in my Caddy and they burned out constantly. When I complained to Sylvania they said they are only for 'inclement weather use', and that I was using them improperly.

I put 893s in it. Seems fine so far.

Jim