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Old 08-05-2019, 02:03 AM
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Thanks all!

In the future I plan on running an angled radiator and hood ducting similar to the RS Rampage Camaro. Since i need to push the radiator as far forward as possible i needed to look at changing how the hood latch system works.

The factory setup is massive and bulky, so i removed the lever system and modified the bracket to accept a newer cable release GM latch ( found on a chevy ss / VF Commodore )

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I also modified the large support bracket to allow the radiator to fit further forward into the nose.

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All factory mount locations remain, and I've used a Lokar universal cable release system to open the hood and trunk.



With the trunk all that was needed was a small tab for the cable to attach too, and a bracket for the cable adjuster.

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Pretty happy with the results, i will trim the cable once i have decided on a mounting place for the two release handle. The only downside i have found is that the handles have to be mounted on the passenger side, so ill have to get out of the car and walk around to the passenger side to open either the hood or trunk, but it is not a deal breaker. Hopefully i wont ever have to open the hood in a hurry or whilst out driving
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