Eagle Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I'm still using the convention 6054 headlamps. Playing musical bulbs and I noticed a Sylvania lens marking I didn't recognize. It said "Sylvania Performance" rather than XTRAVISION or SilverStar. So I contacted Sylvania to ask what it is. I also noticed, in looking on their site, that they no longer provide estimated lamp life data, so I also asked about that. Just got my answers. They now use the same lens for the XtraVision and the SilverStar. The real shocker was in the lamp life. I knew the SilverStars were less than the XtraVisions, but I didn't realize by how much. Quote The average estimated life hours for the H6054 are as follows: Basic 320 XtraVision 850 SilverStar 100 The Basic is their OEM replacement, and that's what's sold at Walmart. They are 35/35 watts (high beam and low beam). Both XtraVisions and SilverStatrs are 55/55 watt, but the Silverstar has a slightly higher color temperature (whiter light) and supposedly puts out a bit more light. But that extra light comes at a price. If the OEMs are rated for 320 hours, the XtraVisions last (on average) 2.7 times as long. I like that. But, for about the same price as the XtraVisions and the same wattage, the SilverStars last less than one-third as long as OEM headlights. I think I'll stick with the XtraVisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Good. White lights are junk anyhow. They wreak havoc on oncoming traffic's night vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 I also just realized that the price for the SilverStars is NOT about the same as the XtraVisions. XtraVision is $16.99 at my local parts emporium, and the SilverStar is $25.99. Wattage is the same for both. So, let's see: $16.99 for a headlamp that lasts almost three times longer than OEM, or $25.99 for a headlamp that lasts 1/3 as long as the OEM? Hmmm ... gotta cogitate on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Yep. I researched this a while back and had similar thoughts. The Xtravisions are a decent compromise of brighter light and OK life. Silverstars are a ripoff. While I haven't done this lately, I used to roam the junkyards looking for XJ headlights marked "Sylvania Performance". Then pull the light, and there is an ink stamped part number on it. Prefix "XV"= Xtravsion, prefix "SS"= Silverstar. Old sealed beam headlights are usually dirt cheap at the junkyard, and I have a 3-4 extra Xtravisions for my XJ and MJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 An affordable alternative. I have these on the XJ and I could not imagine using sealed beams again. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hla-003427811?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-hella&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz6PnBRCPARIsANOtCw3CNHRYrrYhA8qT93w-Hnjx4f4SDchwY-KQoDb8jPexa3GR6L2l3SEaApetEALw_wcB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I had those Hellas, eventually moisture built up inside and corroded the reflective surface. I went back to sealed beams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I've had mine for 6 years.........not a drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveevryjp1998 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 24 minutes ago, Jeep Driver said: I've had mine for 6 years.........not a drop. Me too. Love them, ordered another set within a month of owning just in case something ever happened. They were a tight fit in one of the header panels though. Late model xj vs box style I can't remember which. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I run the Hella E codes in my CJ7. Worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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