Cold Air Screen question
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Instructor
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Georgetown, TX
Cold Air Screen question
Recently installed the Blackwing cold air intake and was wondering if anyone has considered cutting the factory openings ( with a dremmel tool ) rather than purchasing the cold air screens.
If yes, any pitfalls like wiring harness that may be in the way?
Thanks for your replies.
If yes, any pitfalls like wiring harness that may be in the way?
Thanks for your replies.
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Many people who do this, also add the Z06 screens to cover up a less-than-perfect cutting job. I like my fog lights as they are, so I did some cutting in another location. It takes a bit longer to do, but the results speak for themselves - 40 degree drop in intake air temperature at low speeds and a much faster recovery period at higher speeds. You can see how I did it here:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_c5_corner.htm
dave
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_c5_corner.htm
dave
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From: Home Southern Maine
St. Jude Donor '08
Did it on a bandsaw...
Made a poor man's tunnel port prototype as well for about $30
I have the Z06 screen now and will make a better one in a couple of weeks.
Made a poor man's tunnel port prototype as well for about $30
I have the Z06 screen now and will make a better one in a couple of weeks.
Last edited by Beer99C5@FastbirdPerf.com; May 29, 2007 at 10:51 PM.
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I don't have a Blackwing but I used a 1" bit and drilled many holes in my foglight surrounds. It was much easier and cheaper than installing aftermarket surrounds with holes. I put the Z06 screens over the surrounds once I was done.
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