with the above -- pics would help.
Problems with Blackwing!
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From: Rocky Face Georgia
Problems with Blackwing!
I recently bought a 99 frc and it already had a blackwing installed on it. The only problem is the previous owner has got it electrical taped or something to the mass air unit. Im afraid to take it off cause I dont think it will seal again. The blackwing unit opening is much larger than the mass air is big if that makes any sense. I thought all blackwings fit 97 to 00 without needing a coupler. Whats crazy is that shouldnt it be reversed if the mass air isnt stock. I mean if the previous owner put a 01 up mass air on then the blackwing opening should be to small not to big. Did Slp use to make 2 different size blackwings. I really dont know what to do. Do I order a new intake or is there a fix for this?
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Post some pictures so the experts here can help. You will be amazed at the quality of info found here!
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I just installed a Blackwing on my 01, there is a rubber gasket for the 97-00 cars that seals the MAF into the filter neck. For 01 and up the MAF is the same size as the filter neck so a coupler is used to butt them together.
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From: Rocky Face Georgia
Ill get some pics today. I bet Im missing that rubber piece that slides on the mass air. If it came off a 01 up then it wouldnt have the rubber piece correct? Where can I get the rubber piece to fix this? Thanks for the input!
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http://www.siliconeintakes.com/inter...e347b2ab7041cf
You probably just need a correctly sized coupler.
You probably just need a correctly sized coupler.
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http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/Rad...op%20inst..pdf
Not having a cold air inlet will guarantee a drop in HP (up to 10 RWHP)during slow-moving and stop & go conditions. The only downside to CAI is having to clean your filter more often.
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What you probably need is the oem style "seal and clamp" shown in these instructions. It's the slip on rubber seal that has a different size ID on either side and is secured with a single stainless worm clamp.
From the SLP website...
http://www.slponline.com/inst/21110.pdf
From the SLP website...
http://www.slponline.com/inst/21110.pdf
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From: Rocky Face Georgia
Okay, looking at the pics of the white 99 there I see the black rubber piece connecting the mass air to the filter. I dont have that. Mine is just the hard plastic filter neck taped to the mass air unit. A 01 up coupler wont help. I need that piece of rubber along with that clamp that came with the filter to begin with. Can I get just that part or do I have to buy a new filter?