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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 11:05 AM
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Looks like the girls are buying Dad a Blackwing for Fathers Day. I have looked on the web and have one question.

Is there anything that needs to be cut/trimmed/modified to install the Blackwing on an 02?

Thanks!
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 11:22 AM
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I don't recall having to cut anything. It was a pretty straight forward install.
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 11:36 AM
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No.

Mrs. Patches mods her C5
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 11:38 AM
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Pretty much the easiest mod you can do IMO. Plus I love mine!
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 11:54 AM
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You don't HAVE to but, if you wanted to introduce even cooler air to the mix you can use the attached to do so.

http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/Rad...op%20inst..pdf

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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 01:00 PM
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Thanks! Just ordered it.
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 03:25 PM
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Just make sure you get the Blackwing for the '01-04 models. I believe the coupler is larger on those than on the previous models.

And you'll love the Blackwing - easy to install, great looks and better air flow.
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These links should help:

http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=19

http://www.97vette.com/howto/blackwing/index.html

http://www.c5forum.com/diy/donaldson.php
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Looking to get this as well. With a cat-back exhaust and this intake, is there a need to tune at all?

And someone mentioned getting the 01-04 model, will this still fit the 2000?
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