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Blackwing or Halltech
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Drifting
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From: McKinney TX
Blackwing or Halltech
My 02 is completely stock. I am going to start small with the mods, and work my way up.
I was thinking the intake first, then based on other posts I have read get the LG pro long tubes, with high flow cats, and x pipe. Then follow through with a Ti Z06 catback. Think that will sound sweet, and flow good? I was wanting the Ti exhaust because I didnt want a lot of drone that other systems have.
For the intake, do you suggest the blackwing, or the halltech. Are they about the same? Do any of the forum vendors have it on sale right now?
thanks!
I was thinking the intake first, then based on other posts I have read get the LG pro long tubes, with high flow cats, and x pipe. Then follow through with a Ti Z06 catback. Think that will sound sweet, and flow good? I was wanting the Ti exhaust because I didnt want a lot of drone that other systems have.
For the intake, do you suggest the blackwing, or the halltech. Are they about the same? Do any of the forum vendors have it on sale right now?
thanks!
Last edited by SpeedUp; Aug 16, 2006 at 04:36 PM.
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From: Woodstock Georgia
Originally Posted by 02Vert
My 02 is completely stock. I am going to start small with the mods, and work my way up.
I was thinking the intake first, then based on other posts I have read get the LG pro header system, with high flow cats, and x pipe. Then round it off with a Ti Z06 catback. Think that will sound sweet, and flow good? I was wanting the Ti exhaust because I didnt want a lot of drone that other systems have.
For the intake, do you suggest the blackwing, or the halltech. Are they about the same? Do any of the forum vendors have it on sale right now?
thanks!
I was thinking the intake first, then based on other posts I have read get the LG pro header system, with high flow cats, and x pipe. Then round it off with a Ti Z06 catback. Think that will sound sweet, and flow good? I was wanting the Ti exhaust because I didnt want a lot of drone that other systems have.
For the intake, do you suggest the blackwing, or the halltech. Are they about the same? Do any of the forum vendors have it on sale right now?
thanks!
I am sure you won't go wrong either way
Nate
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From: The Beautiful Inland Empire WA.
Ive got the Halltech Stinger because it comes with the filter, the air bridge and the smooth coupler all together. Ease of installation and quality of materials was very good. Be aware that the Halltech air bridge does not "quite" clear the hood when closed. This did not cause any issues for me and only made the hood a little harder to slam shut.
Again, for the price if you look at everything the Halltech comes with, it can't be beat. Look on eBay.....
Again, for the price if you look at everything the Halltech comes with, it can't be beat. Look on eBay.....
Pro
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From: Sarasota / Cape Coral Florida
Originally Posted by Pewter Dream
Ive got the Halltech Stinger because it comes with the filter, the air bridge and the smooth coupler all together. Ease of installation and quality of materials was very good. Be aware that the Halltech air bridge does not "quite" clear the hood when closed. This did not cause any issues for me and only made the hood a little harder to slam shut.
Again, for the price if you look at everything the Halltech comes with, it can't be beat. Look on eBay.....
Again, for the price if you look at everything the Halltech comes with, it can't be beat. Look on eBay.....
Jim makes a great product... best deal... halltech is the way to go.
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Drifting
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From: McKinney TX
Originally Posted by 02gt350
halltech stinger. its cheaper and you get a new air bridge
Last edited by SpeedUp; Aug 16, 2006 at 06:03 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08
Originally Posted by C5Aggie
Someone needs to speak up for Blackwing 
I chose it on both C5's I've owned, 20 min. install
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From: SC
I don't know about the blackwing or the halltech, but I just put on a Vortex system, and I have the z06ti's. A seat of your pants difference in the upper RPM range. More air in and more air out does make a difference. I got my vortex used from a member for a fair price, and I can't see how any other system could get you colder air that the vortex. I am sure they all make a difference, the filter must be a good one, stay away from the cheap e-bay filters.
Pro
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From: Wasco Ca.
St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Originally Posted by SRQC5
thats strange. never heard that problem before. make sure its on correctly, mine fits just fine, no problems w/ the hood...
Jim makes a great product... best deal... halltech is the way to go.
Jim makes a great product... best deal... halltech is the way to go.
My Halltech fits great, but does leave a foot print on the hood!
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From: San Diego CA
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
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Drifting
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From: McKinney TX
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
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by 02Vert
thats a really cool idea! nice write up
By comparison, the Stinger with CAI mod never let the intake air temp get past 104F in stop&go driving and quickly brought the temps down to 80 after less than a minute of highway driving. The key is getting cold air to the intake filter.
Dave