Brighter reverse light bulbs??

**GNICTRY** · 02-11-2008, 06:04 AM

Firebirds take 3157 bulbs in the reverse lights...I need a brighter light, anyone know of a bulb that is brighter that is compatable with stock wires???

**FORD RECOVERY EXPERT** · 02-11-2008, 07:07 AM

3156 is stock...

you could change the socket to a 3157 socket, and wire up both filaments...

**GNICTRY** · 02-11-2008, 07:53 AM

no its 3157 i had it out last night...

**FORD RECOVERY EXPERT** · 02-11-2008, 08:30 AM

that may be your problem... if someone put in a '57 it may only be lighting the dim filament... 3156 is a single filament made for reverse lights and independent turn signals... 3157 is dual filament for stop tail, and running turn...

**GNICTRY** · 02-11-2008, 09:14 AM

you got it reversed
3157 Dual Circuit 3156 Single Circuit
http://autolumination.com/3157_3156.htm
at bottom of site

**The Guz** · 02-11-2008, 11:36 AM

You can use a 3457 bulb which is brighter. Us grand prix guys use them as an upgrade from 3157.

**FORD RECOVERY EXPERT** · 02-11-2008, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by GNICTRY

you got it reversed
3157 Dual Circuit 3156 Single Circuit
http://autolumination.com/3157_3156.htm
at bottom of site

thats what i said... 3156 is a single filament...

**GNICTRY** · 02-11-2008, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by FORD RECOVERY EXPERT

thats what i said... 3156 is a single filament...

damn i so read that backwards...sorry man

**FORD RECOVERY EXPERT** · 02-11-2008, 03:08 PM

It's cool...

any results???

**SVG210** · 02-13-2008, 04:15 PM

you could buy those led light they burn brighter

**tctech1** · 02-13-2008, 07:21 PM

i want to say a 4157 is brighter with the same connecs
it could be a 3457 i cant remember go to your parts store and read the wattage

**FORD RECOVERY EXPERT** · 02-13-2008, 08:21 PM

tried leds no good... acctually dimmer...
just use the 3157 socket and wire up both sides...
works like a charm.

**IronBird** · 02-14-2008, 06:05 AM

Originally Posted by GNICTRY

Firebirds take 3157 bulbs in the reverse lights...I need a brighter light, anyone know of a bulb that is brighter that is compatable with stock wires???

Check with Pep Boys. I think I saw where they make a halogen reverse light for our cars. Suppose to work with no mods.

**FORD RECOVERY EXPERT** · 02-14-2008, 09:19 AM

will see if i can run down a P/N on these said halogens...

**GULLETT17** · 02-14-2008, 09:47 AM

subscribed . . i'd like brighter reverse lights too

**IronBird** · 02-15-2008, 09:51 AM

Found out J.C. Whitney has em' too. Item # ZX124358U

**GNICTRY** · 02-15-2008, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by IronBird

Found out J.C. Whitney has em' too. Item # ZX124358U

not correct connector...they are flat not round...thanks guys

**GNICTRY** · 02-15-2008, 10:52 AM

http://www.extremestyling.com/PONTIA...B000LLOXUG.htm

would this be brighter than stock??

**GULLETT17** · 02-15-2008, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by GNICTRY

http://www.extremestyling.com/PONTIA...B000LLOXUG.htm

would this be brighter than stock??

i was wondering the same thing about leds like these. . . the thing is will they not direct light towards the reflective coating in the housing? won't they kind of just shine straight outwards? its like they need to be designed differently, like a cylinder or sphere? i may be wrong, just a thought lol

**GNICTRY** · 02-15-2008, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by GULLETT17

i was wondering the same thing about leds like these. . . the thing is will they not direct light towards the reflective coating in the housing? won't they kind of just shine straight outwards? its like they need to be designed differently, like a cylinder or sphere? i may be wrong, just a thought lol

make since...i have seen ones like that but not with the right base