question regarding the BlackWing air filter
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question regarding the BlackWing air filter
do you use the stock airbox for this filter? any modification you need to make for the installation?
thanks in advance for all your input/s!
thanks in advance for all your input/s!
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'09
The Blackwing will allow for the complete removal of the stock airbox, and that baby will now breath...a half cover type piece is also made for those that want to hide the exposed filter element, most run it open. With this, you may want to also consider a hood seal molding!! Drive and enjoy.
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Originally Posted by Scratch
The Blackwing will allow for the complete removal of the stock airbox, and that baby will now breath...a half cover type piece is also made for those that want to hide the exposed filter element, most run it open. With this, you may want to also consider a hood seal molding!! Drive and enjoy.
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by Scratch
The Blackwing will allow for the complete removal of the stock airbox, and that baby will now breath...a half cover type piece is also made for those that want to hide the exposed filter element, most run it open. With this, you may want to also consider a hood seal molding!! Drive and enjoy.
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Originally Posted by Scratch
The Blackwing will allow for the complete removal of the stock airbox, and that baby will now breath...a half cover type piece is also made for those that want to hide the exposed filter element, most run it open. With this, you may want to also consider a hood seal molding!! Drive and enjoy.
Just did the Blackwing with a GHL Bullet exhaust and Magnaflow X-Pipe. Mucho bang for the buck. Really transforms the car. Did the hood seal and run the intake open. There is also a Halltech product that includes replacement of the Air Tunnel Bridge as well.
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Originally Posted by mowton
I understand the HP gains but what about the $260 for just a Filter? Am I missing something?
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Originally Posted by mowton
I understand the HP gains but what about the $260 for just a Filter? Am I missing something?
First, you won't need to replace it when it gets dirty. The monitor that comes with it will let you know when it needs cleaned. A nice chunk of HP. Exhaust sounds better. Engine seems to just ru better. Before I put it in, it kinda petered out near the rev limit. Immediately after, I accidentally bounced the limiter a few times as I found it kept going w/o losing any oomph. Assuming no change in driving style, you can also expect an extra 1-3MPG (my experience).
It is easy to put the stock one back on in case you need to for emmisions testing, something many of the alternatives can not say.
Oh yeah, and it friggin looks awesome.