Blackwings?
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From: Stoney Creek Ontario
Blackwings?
JUST GOT A BLACKWING FROM MY KIDS FOR CHRISTMAS. HAVEN'T INSTALLED IT YET, AS CAR TUCKED AWAY NICELY (JAMMED) IN GARAGE TILL A NICE DAY WHEN i CAN ROLL IT OUTSIDE INTO THE DRIVEWAY.
ANYONE HAVE ANY INSTALLATION TIPS/EXPERIENCE THEY'D SHARE WITH ME? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP
ANYONE HAVE ANY INSTALLATION TIPS/EXPERIENCE THEY'D SHARE WITH ME? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP
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From: Johns Creek GA
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Installation is pretty staight forward. The only place that you may run into a question is fitting the airbridge. I had to remove the two grommets that are on top of the radiator to get it to fit low enough.
No problem since it is held very firmly at the air filter.
Good liuck. This is a nice mod.
No problem since it is held very firmly at the air filter.
Good liuck. This is a nice mod.
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Originally Posted by boarddirector
Installation is pretty staight forward. The only place that you may run into a question is fitting the airbridge. I had to remove the two grommets that are on top of the radiator to get it to fit low enough.
No problem since it is held very firmly at the air filter.
Good liuck. This is a nice mod.
No problem since it is held very firmly at the air filter.
Good liuck. This is a nice mod.
You'll feel in SOP as well! You've got good kids!
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It is really easy to install. Check out the link Thunder7 posted. Its the one I followed when installing mine.
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Just follow the post from Thunder7. That's what I followed and it took about 45 minutes. Could have done it quicker, but I was really nervous and taking my time. Believe me, I am no mechanic. So if I can do it, you can too. Relax and go fot it!
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
Originally Posted by dankhts
JUST GOT A BLACKWING FROM MY KIDS FOR CHRISTMAS. HAVEN'T INSTALLED IT YET, AS CAR TUCKED AWAY NICELY (JAMMED) IN GARAGE TILL A NICE DAY WHEN i CAN ROLL IT OUTSIDE INTO THE DRIVEWAY.
ANYONE HAVE ANY INSTALLATION TIPS/EXPERIENCE THEY'D SHARE WITH ME? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP
ANYONE HAVE ANY INSTALLATION TIPS/EXPERIENCE THEY'D SHARE WITH ME? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP
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One of the easiest installations. I did mine in less than an hour. You may want to look at dyno tuning the car after installation. I am having mine done this winter. I guess it runs lean without the tune up.
Enjoy
Enjoy
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Not too bad, just have to be patient with getting the airbridge to fit back on. Make sure everything is together and sealed properly when done.
Gets easier each time you do it. I think it took me only 15 minutes the 3rd time.
Gets easier each time you do it. I think it took me only 15 minutes the 3rd time.
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Originally Posted by wally1992@mchsi.com
One of the easiest installations. I did mine in less than an hour. You may want to look at dyno tuning the car after installation. I am having mine done this winter. I guess it runs lean without the tune up.
Enjoy
Enjoy
for the kids.
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I printed out Thunder7's info, and will tackle it over the next couple of days. The snow's supposed to melt, and it's going to be +9 C here this weekend.
Seems like an easy install.
No problem smoking the Mach 1, or the Mustang Bullet, both next door, but buddy across the street has a Viper - a little harder!
Seems like an easy install.
No problem smoking the Mach 1, or the Mustang Bullet, both next door, but buddy across the street has a Viper - a little harder!
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From: Johns Creek GA
Originally Posted by dankhts
I printed out Thunder7's info, and will tackle it over the next couple of days. The snow's supposed to melt, and it's going to be +9 C here this weekend.
Seems like an easy install.
No problem smoking the Mach 1, or the Mustang Bullet, both next door, but buddy across the street has a Viper - a little harder!
Seems like an easy install.
No problem smoking the Mach 1, or the Mustang Bullet, both next door, but buddy across the street has a Viper - a little harder!
