Installed blackwing.....whats next?
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Le Mans Master
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Installed blackwing.....whats next?
Hey folks. I just installed the blackwing on my 01 coupe 6 speed but havent driven it much yet. I am waiting for the hurst shifter to arrive. What are the recommendations for the next $500 in performance parts? I will never race the car on a track and I am not really concerned about my top end speed. But I do love to wind thru the gears and enjoy a red light test now and then. Your experienced is always appreciated.
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Re: Installed blackwing.....whats next? (snowwolfe)
About the install? Were you able to get the top plastic "tunnel" seated properly on the grommet holes? I loosened everything and still can't get it to seat right. That "tunnel" is about an inch above the grommet pins.. :(
Drifting
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Re: Installed blackwing.....whats next? (snowwolfe)
we only have a few Stingers left,to the best of my knowledge we are the only discounter with any in stock.Call Nate at XTREME 480-517-4969 the price is only 450.00 DELIVERED and any muffler shop can install it 30 minutes.It will give you a small HP gain 7-10 ponnies 5 over a 900.00 bassani which is great system.Good Luck David Smilovic.
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Re: Installed blackwing.....whats next? (CRUZMISL)
jquest you have to really jam it down, I got fed up and got a carbon fibre airbridge. It fits better and looks kick @zz.
Joe
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Re: Installed blackwing.....whats next? (JQUEST)
About the install? Were you able to get the top plastic "tunnel" seated properly on the grommet holes? I loosened everything and still can't get it to seat right. That "tunnel" is about an inch above the grommet pins.. :(
Le Mans Master
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Re: Installed blackwing.....whats next? (snowwolfe)
If you haven't considered the vortex coupler , itwouldn't hurt and then maybe a hi-performance MAF or translator..then the exhaust. Go with the Long tube headers/x-pipe and a set of good exhausts( Corsa's,B&B,Bassani etc.)
I always believed in an efficient Intake /Exhaust for low cost h.p./tq. gains:D
I always believed in an efficient Intake /Exhaust for low cost h.p./tq. gains:D