TRS recommends not to run a 55w system in the Morimoto projector. Reason - it can deform the projector and shroud. That being said, I did run a 55w system in my recons for a few months without a problem, although I was not using a shroud. I can tell you that with the 55w you would burn the shit out of your hand if you touched any part of the projector while it was running. The 35w I can grab with no problem and "clock" the projector. Its kind of crazy how cool it runs. Im guaranteeing any thing I sell and for that reason I will only sell them with a 35w system. If you already have a 55w setup I will just discount you the parts you dont need but you run them at your own risk.
Why you see companies like lightworks running 55w systems is because the are using a FX-R projector which requires a LOT more dremel work to mount them in out headlights. Thats also why they ask double $ what I am. Also if something goes wrong with the projector your throwing away the whole headlight because they are permanently mounted. I use the Morimoto Mini because it cuts down on cost to me and you and if there ever was a problem I could just swap it out for a new one.
Is a 55w system brighter, sure but as someone who has run both 55w and 35w out of the same headlights I can tell you that a 35w system is ridiculously bright and hands down better then our stock system. If you looking for specs the 35w bulbs I use are rated at 3000 lumen output per bulb.
I will have pics posted of both 55w vs 35w as a comparison in the near future. Hope I answered that question, lol.
