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Old 01-25-2010, 08:44 AM
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Default JDM Front end conversion, which cable to use for the hood latch?

When doing a JDM Front end and the Headlight conversion from 96+ JDM integra, which cable could we use for the hood cable latch?

thanks a lot guys

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correct me if im wrong but doesnt many use a DA integra cable 90's?
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Default Re: JDM Front end conversion, which cable to use for the hood latch?

Yeah a DA cable. The dc is to short I believe, or not short enough. Well either way the da cable works
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Default Re: JDM Front end conversion, which cable to use for the hood latch?

I heard you can use an Accord cable also. Like a 95-96 or so.
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Default Re: JDM Front end conversion, which cable to use for the hood latch?

Does someone is sure which one to use?
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Default Re: JDM Front end conversion, which cable to use for the hood latch?

i used the DA hood latch and cable. It cost me $7.00 at Pick and Pull. It bolts right up to the jdm conversion.
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Default Re: JDM Front end conversion, which cable to use for the hood latch?

Originally Posted by dvs94Teg
i used the DA hood latch and cable. It cost me $7.00 at Pick and Pull. It bolts right up to the jdm conversion.
x2 on this, i used a DA hood latch and cable.......i just didnt pay for mine lol
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Default Re: JDM Front end conversion, which cable to use for the hood latch?

DA Hood latch cable works, DC is to short, still gotta install mine but I have seen it done.
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Default Re: JDM Front end conversion, which cable to use for the hood latch?

DA cables!
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Default Re: JDM Front end conversion, which cable to use for the hood latch?

Originally Posted by dvs94Teg
i used the DA hood latch and cable. It cost me $7.00 at Pick and Pull. It bolts right up to the jdm conversion.
is there a specific year DA to go with? 90-93 ? 87-89?
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Default Re: JDM Front end conversion, which cable to use for the hood latch?

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is there a specific year DA to go with? 90-93 ? 87-89?
1990-93 DA are the good ones
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Default Re: JDM Front end conversion, which cable to use for the hood latch?

I used a DA integra hood cable and latch assembly and it worked perfectly.
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Default Re: JDM Front end conversion, which cable to use for the hood latch?

Originally Posted by dvs94Teg
i used the DA hood latch and cable. It cost me $7.00 at Pick and Pull. It bolts right up to the jdm conversion.
Yep same here. They just gave it to me :D
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