Blackwing or Halltech
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I've been running the Blackwing for about four years and so far it has performed very well. The car is definitely more responsive with it on compared to the stock setup. Plus, the Blackwing looks good under the hood.
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From: Columbus, OH
Originally Posted by Dave68
Now if you want cold air infusion to the Halltech, check out my CAI mod for both Stingers and Blackwings:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/Rad...op%20inst..pdf
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Well, I drove my C5 in pouring rain for 20+ minutes and after pulling into my garage, I checked the bottom of the Warhead filter. It was damp, but that was the extent of any water intrusion. One of the nice things about not fully enveloping the filter with a box is that the chance of hydrolock is greatly diminished. The other nice thing is that some of the cooling air enters the engine bay. THAT's gotta be a good thing in my book!
Unfortunately, I do not have pics of the assembled scoop as installed. Its height is at or above the height of the fog lights, so I don't worry too much about puddles or low-flying objects.
Originally, I machined a PVC scoop with a much less agressive opening. A CF member told me about the wall pocket and at first, I questioned its durability, especially with such a large opening. He told me that he had his up to 175 MPH on the track and the "unbreakable" polycarbonate scoop lived up to its name - no problems whatsoever. Since I installed my scoop, I've taken my C5 up to 145 with no issues.
Anyway, I hope that eases any fears you may have of doing this mod.
Dave
Unfortunately, I do not have pics of the assembled scoop as installed. Its height is at or above the height of the fog lights, so I don't worry too much about puddles or low-flying objects.
Originally, I machined a PVC scoop with a much less agressive opening. A CF member told me about the wall pocket and at first, I questioned its durability, especially with such a large opening. He told me that he had his up to 175 MPH on the track and the "unbreakable" polycarbonate scoop lived up to its name - no problems whatsoever. Since I installed my scoop, I've taken my C5 up to 145 with no issues.
Anyway, I hope that eases any fears you may have of doing this mod.
Dave
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Originally Posted by Dave68
If cost is no object, get the Callaway Honker at $500. However, if you are on a limited budget, the Halltech Stinger is a great intake at a decent price. As was mentioned previously, it comes with the huge Warhead filter, larger-than-stock airbridge, and smooth TB coupler, all for the same price as a Blackwing filter.
Now if you want cold air infusion to the Halltech, check out my CAI mod for both Stingers and Blackwings:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/Rad...op%20inst..pdf
Now if you want cold air infusion to the Halltech, check out my CAI mod for both Stingers and Blackwings:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/Rad...op%20inst..pdf
Any issues with sucking up water?? Also I have always wondered how much cooler the air taken in REALLY is over the regular setup, like 2 degrees???
oops, just read the post right above this one. I guess that answeres the water issue.
Last edited by beefaronie; Sep 8, 2006 at 03:44 PM.
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From: Powell TN
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I have a Blackwing on mine. I drilled three 2" holes in the plastic scoops where the foglights are to let cool air in. I don't have any specific intake air temps, but I'll put it like this: My wife drove my car once and when she parked it in the garage, she left the garage door up because there was so much heat coming from the car that she was afraid that it would set off the smoke detectors (yea, you and I know it wouldn't,but she didn't). Now, I can pull the car in on a 90 degree day and pop the hood and you can barely feel any heat at all in the engine compartment. Huge difference, and this is the same air that is going in the breather.
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Originally Posted by beefaronie
Any issues with sucking up water?? Also I have always wondered how much cooler the air taken in REALLY is over the regular setup, like 2 degrees???
oops, just read the post right above this one. I guess that answeres the water issue.
oops, just read the post right above this one. I guess that answeres the water issue.
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but the install is alittle bit harder.now thats true ram air!!!
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From: Dardenne Prairie Mo.
I have the blackwing on my vert and it works great but now i have the Tiger shark front end and it lets a hole lot more air in I think i am starting to have some surgeing problems at highway speed and when i come up to a stop light the car wants to miss are load up almost to the point where it might want to stall so I am looking at ways to fix the problem now.
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A dyno tune should fix that problem quickly. Z06 owners have long had surging issues after installing an aftermarket intake, primarily because of their screenless MAF. Still, the symptoms are similar.