Hey does anyone know how to install a jdm type-r front end conversion? I bought a real jdm front end to put on my 99 Ls. I need to know what i need to make it all work cherry.From lights to hood latch. I got both metal fenders,radiator support,hood,bumper,bumper support, and grill.I live in Reno,Nv if there is anyone from here that can help.

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do a search for a dude named mase i think it was he did a write up on how to install the front end by your self

 

a dude named mase? can you give me anything else to help in search.

 

do a search under mase , enter mase in the creater search function, thats not his rel name its his honda tech name

 

hell yah bro thanks.i can do this.it doesnt look as complicated as i thought.it will be a weekend project for shure!

 

http://www.wiredspeed.com/reso....aspx

 

yeah thats the one, he posted that on here a while ago, with the same pics

 

hey bro your from reno? maybe we could meet up i just had a friend that did a conversion on his gs not to long ago. where do you go to school at?

 

Im out of school bro! Im 23. I just work all the time.How long did it take him? Im still waiting for my driverside headlight.I want to install is soon cuz I cant wait to have true HID.I had them upgraded to 8000k HID set up.Hit me back.I'll see when we can meet up! PEACE!

 

just so you know

8000k isnt an upgrade its a downgrade anything over 4300k is just color difference, theres less light output

anything over 4300k they are not as bright, they dont produce as much light, they are just a different color

the ones that come oem with your headlights are 4300k and are perfect

 

true! i know its not realy an upgrade.but i just wanted a differant look to them.i know the light output is like half of what stock jdm puts out but its all gizzy.its not like im gonna be in a 24 hr race.even then,the GT500 racers run 6 and 8000k.but i know what your saying.i might take it back to stock if i dont like them.we'll see.

 

Just an FYI, your going to need a hood latch and hood latch cable from a 90-93 integra. I just wish someone would have told me that when I was doing my conversion, makes things go smoothly.


Modified by JDMSpoonType-R at 7:39 PM 3/19/2005

 

Yah,Yah! Good look'n! Thanks for telling me that lil piece of info.Import Adrenelin didnt even tell me that when I baught it.How much will cable and latch run me?
30-50 bucks?

 

If you go to a junk yard, a lot cheaper than $30, I would think, but I went to the acura dealer. Since I was putting on an OEM metal front, I wanted everything to look nice and be new, so it cost me ~$100, I believe it was something like $74 for the latch and $25 for the latch cable. At least I don't have to worry about the latch or latch cable being rusty, sticking, or just not working.

 

I also agree OEM JDM will be better than aftermarket. Everything is very crisp and clear.

 

I have a question, when it comes to attaching a JDM type-R front end, most of the work is bolt on? Is there any real custom work that has to be done outside the paint? Do you have to blend or weld or anything like that?

 

You have to weld the Radiator Support, other than that, everything is bolt on. You are gonna have to tweek the fenders/hood/headlights/bumper support/bumper, to all fit just right and to line up, but other than that, no custom work. Blend, yes, if you want the paint to match.

 

I've had the pleasure to see a few and ive never really thought that its something you can sit and do in your garage, as far as bolting things down and lining them up, damn, maybe its time for me to get a teg and do it up...

 

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Just so you know, your 99 LS is a DC4, not a DC2.

 

good info

 

You can do it in a garage. If you can turn a wrench and have someone to weld the support for you then you're in good shape. Just follow the guide by Mase. You will have to tweak the fenders and hood, but that's all minor stuff.

 

Sorry bro but I've had nothing but CRX's.This iz my first teg.Everything I've read has called it a DC2.Not a DC4.But I belive you though,because this realy isn't the place for people to post false threads and reply's.I hope!But anyways,goodlook'n out!Now im gonna have to try to change my name on here! PEACE!

 

i once saw a guy, who had a 94-97 accord, and what he did was acquire the type R front end, and bolted that ****** up and did some customization, and made his accord coupe into an integra type R front end, it was nice.