Donaldson's Blackwing
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Melting Slicks
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Donaldson's Blackwing
Hi
I just bought a blackwing off a member that came off an 02 and going onto my 02.
The instructions seem straight forward but l have a knack to screw things up. Is there anything that l have to watch out for or know of any tricks.
Do l have to really disconnect the battery and if l do can l only disconnect the neg terminal. What size socket would l need.
I hope you get the hint that this makes me a little nervous because l don't want to screw up my vette.
Do l need the smooth bellows ?
I live in central New Jersey so if l can get a little help l would appreciate it!
Alan
I just bought a blackwing off a member that came off an 02 and going onto my 02.
The instructions seem straight forward but l have a knack to screw things up. Is there anything that l have to watch out for or know of any tricks.
Do l have to really disconnect the battery and if l do can l only disconnect the neg terminal. What size socket would l need.
I hope you get the hint that this makes me a little nervous because l don't want to screw up my vette.
Do l need the smooth bellows ?
I live in central New Jersey so if l can get a little help l would appreciate it!
Alan
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The install is pretty straightforward and not hard at all.The "disconnect the battery" thing is pretty much a CYA thing for GM and various other aftermarket manufacturers. You can leave the battery disconnected and as long as you don't start the car before you finish, there will be no problems. Even if you should, the worst that would happen is that it would not run smoothly and/or you throw a few trouble codes, none of which "life threatening" to your engine.
The main tip I like to give on the Blackwing is to pre-assemble all the hoses, bellows etc, and leave all the clamps just a little bit loose until you finish getting the whole assembly back into position on the car. That allows you to move things and adjust everything in order to get them into the correct position, then tighten and check all hoses etc. Kinda like doing an exhaust system install. Same reason.
Another tip would be to install the two rubber mounting grommets into the holes on the Blackwing and then wet them just a little so they will slide onto the two mounting studs easier. I think you'll like the Blackwing.
HTH,
Robert
BTW, the smooth coupler that connects to the throttle body is nice but not necessary. It certainly doesn't hurt anything, but the gain in power is pretty small.
The main tip I like to give on the Blackwing is to pre-assemble all the hoses, bellows etc, and leave all the clamps just a little bit loose until you finish getting the whole assembly back into position on the car. That allows you to move things and adjust everything in order to get them into the correct position, then tighten and check all hoses etc. Kinda like doing an exhaust system install. Same reason.
Another tip would be to install the two rubber mounting grommets into the holes on the Blackwing and then wet them just a little so they will slide onto the two mounting studs easier. I think you'll like the Blackwing.
HTH,
Robert
BTW, the smooth coupler that connects to the throttle body is nice but not necessary. It certainly doesn't hurt anything, but the gain in power is pretty small.
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From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '11
Originally Posted by kingman
Hi
I just bought a blackwing off a member that came off an 02 and going onto my 02.
The instructions seem straight forward but l have a knack to screw things up. Is there anything that l have to watch out for or know of any tricks.
Do l have to really disconnect the battery and if l do can l only disconnect the neg terminal. What size socket would l need.
I hope you get the hint that this makes me a little nervous because l don't want to screw up my vette.
Do l need the smooth bellows ?
I live in central New Jersey so if l can get a little help l would appreciate it!
Alan
I just bought a blackwing off a member that came off an 02 and going onto my 02.
The instructions seem straight forward but l have a knack to screw things up. Is there anything that l have to watch out for or know of any tricks.
Do l have to really disconnect the battery and if l do can l only disconnect the neg terminal. What size socket would l need.
I hope you get the hint that this makes me a little nervous because l don't want to screw up my vette.
Do l need the smooth bellows ?
I live in central New Jersey so if l can get a little help l would appreciate it!
Alan
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Melting Slicks
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Thanks for the tips !!!!!!!
It's really strange that l can do anything around the house but when it comes to my vette l get paranoid.
I have heard so many stories about people doing things themselves trying to save a dollar and when all is done it cost's them $100.
But l enjoy tinkering.
Alan
I have heard so many stories about people doing things themselves trying to save a dollar and when all is done it cost's them $100.
But l enjoy tinkering.
Alan
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From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '11
Originally Posted by kingman
It's really strange that l can do anything around the house but when it comes to my vette l get paranoid.
I have heard so many stories about people doing things themselves trying to save a dollar and when all is done it cost's them $100.
But l enjoy tinkering.
Alan
I have heard so many stories about people doing things themselves trying to save a dollar and when all is done it cost's them $100.
But l enjoy tinkering.
Alan
Last edited by Yello95; May 27, 2006 at 09:13 PM.
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Originally Posted by Yello95
Blackwing installation is pretty straight foward...If you can pick your nose and put it in a Kleenex than you should be able to put on a Blackwing
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From: Manalapan NJ
Originally Posted by kingman
Hi
I just bought a blackwing off a member that came off an 02 and going onto my 02.
The instructions seem straight forward but l have a knack to screw things up. Is there anything that l have to watch out for or know of any tricks.
Do l have to really disconnect the battery and if l do can l only disconnect the neg terminal. What size socket would l need.
I hope you get the hint that this makes me a little nervous because l don't want to screw up my vette.
Do l need the smooth bellows ?
I live in central New Jersey so if l can get a little help l would appreciate it!
Alan
I just bought a blackwing off a member that came off an 02 and going onto my 02.
The instructions seem straight forward but l have a knack to screw things up. Is there anything that l have to watch out for or know of any tricks.
Do l have to really disconnect the battery and if l do can l only disconnect the neg terminal. What size socket would l need.
I hope you get the hint that this makes me a little nervous because l don't want to screw up my vette.
Do l need the smooth bellows ?
I live in central New Jersey so if l can get a little help l would appreciate it!
Alan
Ron
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Melting Slicks
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
I like your trend of thought !!!!!!
But why use kleenex if you don't have to!!!!!!!!!!
Ron did you put it in yourself ? And more important did your vette arrive yet?
Alan
Ron did you put it in yourself ? And more important did your vette arrive yet?
Alan
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From: Manalapan NJ
Originally Posted by kingman
But why use kleenex if you don't have to!!!!!!!!!!
Ron did you put it in yourself ? And more important did your vette arrive yet?
Alan
Ron did you put it in yourself ? And more important did your vette arrive yet?
Alan
Yes, & Yes. We'll get together soon.
RW
...so you put your buggers in the ashtray???
