99-00 ek front end conversion question

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Aug 28, 2003 | 10:09 AM

ddong2lee

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99-00 ek front end conversion question

i have used the search so please try and help. i could not find a real answer.
i know in order for me to do the front end conversion, i know that i need the 99-00 front bumper, grill, headlights, hood, and fenders.

my question is do you really need the radiator support? i have read that some people say that you do need it and some people said that they dont need it.

can someone who has actually done this swap tell me if you do need it? i got into a lil fender bender and my front bumper is a lil messed up that is why i am considering this conversion. please help.

Aug 28, 2003 | 10:16 AM

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Re: 99-00 ek front end conversion question (ddong2lee)

nope u dont i've done it on my friends 98 model dx all we used was: headlights,bumber, fenders, grill and HOOD

Aug 28, 2003 | 10:22 AM

Ricey McRicerton

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Re: 99-00 ek front end conversion question (EGkwazhimoto)

BTW...making two posts about it is not how you get an answer here....

Aug 28, 2003 | 10:24 AM

Filliam H. Muffman

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Re: 99-00 ek front end conversion question (Ricey McRicerton)

it was done on my 97 hatch, and it was recommended that the radiator support was changed for safety reasons.

but no, its not a necessity, just works out easier, and turns out cleaner when you do have it

Aug 28, 2003 | 10:29 AM

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Re: 99-00 ek front end conversion question (ddong2lee)

No, you do not need the core-support. You will ,however, have to notch the 2 flanges that sit just inside the headlights placement. This is easily done with a die-grinder or jigsaw or even by hand. The rest is all bolt-on.

Aug 28, 2003 | 10:33 AM

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Re: 99-00 ek front end conversion question (Motorhead)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Motorhead »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No, you do not need the core-support. You will ,however, have to notch the 2 flanges that sit just inside the headlights placement. This is easily done with a die-grinder or jigsaw or even by hand. The rest is all bolt-on.

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Aug 28, 2003 | 02:35 PM

ddong2lee

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Re: 99-00 ek front end conversion question (ddong2lee)

yea...i accidently posted it up twice...my connection was bad so i didnt think it went through.

but thanks. i guess i wont be needing the radiator support. thanks a lot guys.

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Aug 29, 2003 | 10:31 PM

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Re: 99-00 ek front end conversion question (ddong2lee)

you don't need it........Trust me, i just converted my front.

Aug 29, 2003 | 10:32 PM

blackhatchy

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Re: 99-00 ek front end conversion question (powerfulperformance)

man, i want to do this swap soo bad, but i cannot seem to find a good price on the headlights

Aug 29, 2003 | 10:44 PM

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Chris y0!

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Re: 99-00 ek front end conversion question (ddong2lee)

NOT THIS ******* QUESTION AGAIN

Aug 29, 2003 | 10:45 PM

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Filliam H. Muffman

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Re: 99-00 ek front end conversion question (Chris y0!)

you forgot this one
https://honda-tech.com/zerosearch

Aug 29, 2003 | 10:48 PM

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Re: 99-00 ek front end conversion question (JUN EK9)

hahahahhha

Aug 29, 2003 | 10:48 PM

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Re: 99-00 ek front end conversion question (JUN EK9)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JUN EK9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it was done on my 97 hatch, and it was recommended that the radiator support was changed for safety reasons.

but no, its not a necessity, just works out easier, and turns out cleaner when you do have it</TD></TR></TABLE>

What safety are you talking about? All you do is shave a little of the back of the 99 bumper and you are set.