Blackwing questions
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Racer
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Blackwing questions
Just installed the SLP Blackwing on my 2003 vette.
1. There are 2 holes in the filter housing, different sizes.
The black hose from the original housing attaches to one hole (AIR pump?) What about the other hole? Do I just leave it, or should I be plugging it up with a grommet? Nothing in the instructions on it.
2. I assume a new Blackwing out of the box does not require oiling?
Thanks for the help.
Really enjoying my new C5!
Gary
1. There are 2 holes in the filter housing, different sizes.
The black hose from the original housing attaches to one hole (AIR pump?) What about the other hole? Do I just leave it, or should I be plugging it up with a grommet? Nothing in the instructions on it.
2. I assume a new Blackwing out of the box does not require oiling?
Thanks for the help.
Really enjoying my new C5!
Gary
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That second hole is for an indicator that tells you when to clean the filter. It's a clear plastic device that shows a green strip when the filter is OK and is red when it is time to clean.
Check out the pics in this link and you'll see the indicator.
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=19
And you do not need to oil a new Blackwing - it is pre-oiled.
Check out the pics in this link and you'll see the indicator.
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=19
And you do not need to oil a new Blackwing - it is pre-oiled.
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Ok, but the original vette filter did not come with this, and it does not come with the blackwing, so can I just leave it?
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You're right the stock C5 filter does not have an indicator like that.
My Blackwing, which I bought new, came with the indicator and so should yours. I would contact the vendor you bought it from and ask them to send you the indicator. I would not leave the hole unplugged.
My Blackwing, which I bought new, came with the indicator and so should yours. I would contact the vendor you bought it from and ask them to send you the indicator. I would not leave the hole unplugged.
