~ ~ BlackWing Filter Cleaning ~ ~ Choices ~ ~
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~ ~ BlackWing Filter Cleaning ~ ~ Choices ~ ~
Hey guys,
I think it's time to clean the Blackwing filter. I had bought the cleaning (cleaner spray & Blue oil spray can) Kit a couple of yrs ago. I can't find it anymore.... I looked online and they've gone up quite a bit in price, so I wanted to know if there are other alternatives of cleaning/re-oiling, unless someone has one laying around they're not using and wanna sell me. Suggestions..?
Thanks!
P.S: and plz don't lecture me on why I can't spend $20-$25 or so on a new kit for a Corvette....yada yada yada... I know that... But asking questions, research, and alternatives is what makes this forum FUN
I think it's time to clean the Blackwing filter. I had bought the cleaning (cleaner spray & Blue oil spray can) Kit a couple of yrs ago. I can't find it anymore.... I looked online and they've gone up quite a bit in price, so I wanted to know if there are other alternatives of cleaning/re-oiling, unless someone has one laying around they're not using and wanna sell me. Suggestions..?
Thanks!
P.S: and plz don't lecture me on why I can't spend $20-$25 or so on a new kit for a Corvette....yada yada yada... I know that... But asking questions, research, and alternatives is what makes this forum FUN
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SLP or CORVETTES OF HOUSTON should have the cleaning kit. It's made by S&B FILTERS (CA)...
http://www.sbfilters.com/Store/Filter-Maintenance
As far as cleaning, you can use diluted SIMPLE GREEN and a good stream of water from the inside out.
Personally, I would not use homemade oil concoctions. The "Blackwing" media is synthetic. Use the right product recommended by the manufacturer.
Buying direct from S&B FILTERS is the least expensive...
http://www.sbfilters.com/Store/Precision-Cleaning-Kit
Other sources...
http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/shopping_cart.php
http://www.slponline.com/view_product_site.asp?P=25017
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SLE-25017/
http://marylandspeed.com/slp-blackwi...017-p-663.html
http://www.jegs.com/i/SLP/847/25017/...ductId=1231924
http://www.sbfilters.com/Store/Filter-Maintenance
As far as cleaning, you can use diluted SIMPLE GREEN and a good stream of water from the inside out.
Personally, I would not use homemade oil concoctions. The "Blackwing" media is synthetic. Use the right product recommended by the manufacturer.
Buying direct from S&B FILTERS is the least expensive...
http://www.sbfilters.com/Store/Precision-Cleaning-Kit
Other sources...
http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/shopping_cart.php
http://www.slponline.com/view_product_site.asp?P=25017
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SLE-25017/
http://marylandspeed.com/slp-blackwi...017-p-663.html
http://www.jegs.com/i/SLP/847/25017/...ductId=1231924
Last edited by hotwheels57; Sep 12, 2011 at 02:10 PM.
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Buying direct from S&B FILTERS is the least expensive...
http://www.sbfilters.com/Store/Precision-Cleaning-Kit
http://www.sbfilters.com/Store/Precision-Cleaning-Kit
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
Shipping is probably ground only so it won't be more than $10...start calling locally for a supplier of an "SLP/Blackwing #25017 Air Cleaner and Oil Kit"...
Last edited by hotwheels57; Sep 12, 2011 at 02:31 PM.
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There are many options. First no need to be brand specific,,just go to any auto parts place and get one from another brand like K&N. OR you can do what I did,,followed the advice of another forum member(been a long time and can't remember the name or I'd give him credit),,and DIY. His formula/system is as follows. Spray and lightly soak with Simple Green,,and wash from inside out to remove dirt etc. Take a spray bottle and dilute mineral oil with alcohol,enough to make it work in the spray bottle. The alcohol evaporates and you now have a clean oiled filter ready to go.He's had many years of racing experience,,and has used this for many years. I've been doing it for a few years and on several vehicles(not just the vette) and it's working fine!! Mineral oil won't hurt any fibers,,and on a fabric works just like any oil catching particles. Hope this gives some alternatives!!
