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Apr 6, 2012 | 02:07 PM

rbrumm

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installing blackwing cold air intake question

I have ordered a blackwing cold air intake for my stock 2001 LS1 my question is:

after installing the intake per the install instructions, does the car computer just "understands the change" in the filter system and adjust itself or does it need to be "tuned" in due to the intake change

LS1 rooke here so please be gentle

Thanks

Apr 6, 2012 | 02:36 PM

dcandel

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Installed mine yesterday on my 99 coupe. While apart, I also cleaned the throttle body. When done (about 1/2 hour), I turned the key and she started right up. Put about 75 miles on it since yesterday. Runs like a champ.

Apr 6, 2012 | 02:39 PM

baxsom

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no need for a tune for just an air filter.

Apr 6, 2012 | 03:04 PM

rbrumm

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Thanks for the responses week end project

Cheers

Apr 6, 2012 | 07:07 PM

rebelheart

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no need for a tune for just an air filter.

and dont expect any performance gains from this mod.

Apr 7, 2012 | 12:04 AM

rbrumm

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and dont expect any performance gains from this mod.

Why no gains ?

Apr 7, 2012 | 11:52 AM

rebelheart

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Why no gains ?

I went from stock,to ZO6 cover,to flip tie mod,to Blackwing and got ZERO improvement at the track.Switched to a Vararam and reduced my ET by more than 3/10's instantly.I later added the power duct when it came out and dropped nearly another tenth.

Apr 7, 2012 | 01:43 PM

rbrumm

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Thanks for the info. I would go with great driving skills. And the vararam helped just a little

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Apr 7, 2012 | 07:22 PM

PhilsFRC

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I let mine idle for about 15-20 minutes after the install, then went out and drove the p**s out of it. The computer will relearn the slightly changed air flow values and compensate.