Blackwing
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From: I finished a Marathon, did you? Michigan
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Originally Posted by istsme98
the coupler wont sit down as far as it needs too.
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From: Newberry FL
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Originally Posted by yelloyello
don't waste too much time. Mine doesn't go all the way down either. Sits up about 1/2 "
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Are you using an aftermarket coupler? I have one of those red ones, and I had to trim about an 1/8" off the coupler to get the airbridge to sit down on the pegs. It works just fine now.
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From: Walnut Creek, CA
Originally Posted by Mike98SilVert
Yes with a little finessing it will fit like it was from the factory.
Ok, so wtf?! The blackwing was the only mod my c5 had when I bought it. I was installing my throttle body bypass and noticed that my IAT sensor was unplugged. In this pic you posted I see where it's supposed to go, but my blackwing flat out does NOT have a spot for me to plug mine in...do I need to drill one??
Here is a pic of what i'm talking about:
My IAT sensor just hangs loose in my engine compartment.
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From: Bonita Springs, Florida
Originally Posted by StoplightWarrior
Ok, so wtf?! The blackwing was the only mod my c5 had when I bought it. I was installing my throttle body bypass and noticed that my IAT sensor was unplugged. In this pic you posted I see where it's supposed to go, but my blackwing flat out does NOT have a spot for me to plug mine in...do I need to drill one??
Here is a pic of what i'm talking about:
My IAT sensor just hangs loose in my engine compartment.
Here is a pic of what i'm talking about:
My IAT sensor just hangs loose in my engine compartment.
The MAF sensor measures airflow into the engine and proportions fuel to the engine based on a preset air fuel ratio for economy. The MAF sensor does not read the airflows above the cruise and part throttle operation. The computer must calculate fuel from a factory table based on RPM and calculated load.
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From: Monticello MN
Originally Posted by StoplightWarrior
Ok, so wtf?! The blackwing was the only mod my c5 had when I bought it. I was installing my throttle body bypass and noticed that my IAT sensor was unplugged. In this pic you posted I see where it's supposed to go, but my blackwing flat out does NOT have a spot for me to plug mine in...do I need to drill one??
Here is a pic of what i'm talking about:
My IAT sensor just hangs loose in my engine compartment.
Here is a pic of what i'm talking about:
My IAT sensor just hangs loose in my engine compartment.
Remove the flow gauge device from the top of the Blackwing and plug in the IAT sensor. 1997-2000 C5's had their sensors mounted in the powerbridge, as your picture shows. 2001-2004 C5's incorporated the IAT sensor as part of the MAF. The Blackwing is a better place to put it, anyway, as there's a lot less heat-soaking there, so when you hot-start the car, your timing rollback, because of heat sensing, will be a lot shorter duration. It's what Lingenfelter does when they mod a motor.
Ed
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From: Pearland, TX
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Originally Posted by C5XTASY
Remove the flow gauge device from the top of the Blackwing and plug in the IAT sensor. 1997-2000 C5's had their sensors mounted in the powerbridge, as your picture shows. 2001-2004 C5's incorporated the IAT sensor as part of the MAF. The Blackwing is a better place to put it, anyway, as there's a lot less heat-soaking there, so when you hot-start the car, your timing rollback, because of heat sensing, will be a lot shorter duration. It's what Lingenfelter does when they mod a motor.
Ed
Ed
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Good choice. Blackwing is a very good air intake.
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From: Brenham Texas
Mounts flat on bushings.
Originally Posted by VA 98 VETTE
Mine doesn't either.
Push up on the shroud while its unbolted ( two bolts on each side of shroud ) and snap the support bushing back in place. Use some lube
( window cleaner works OK ) on the rubber bushing.
Mine has stayed in place since then.
Hope that helps.
