Will I get codes?
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 458
Likes: 2
From: The Great Northwest
St. Jude Donor '13
Will I get codes?
I am thinking about purchasing/installing a Blackwing on my stock C-5. I have read there are some "learning issues" for the car to go through, but will there be other issues to deal with that will cause headaches for me? Thanks.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 32,910
Likes: 2,402
From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Glenn,
When you have everything apart,, use some MAF cleaner and clean the MAF. Just spray and flush the dirt of the wires and inside the MAF DO NOT touch the wires.
Use some brake parts cleaner anc clean the TB/ Throttle Blade.
DO NOT remove the MAF Screen!!!!!!!!!!!!
Once you install the airfilter, air bridge and rubber couplers,, inspect all the joints closely and make sure that they are AIR TIGHT.
Doing all that, you should be good to go.
When you have everything apart,, use some MAF cleaner and clean the MAF. Just spray and flush the dirt of the wires and inside the MAF DO NOT touch the wires.
Use some brake parts cleaner anc clean the TB/ Throttle Blade.
DO NOT remove the MAF Screen!!!!!!!!!!!!
Once you install the airfilter, air bridge and rubber couplers,, inspect all the joints closely and make sure that they are AIR TIGHT.
Doing all that, you should be good to go.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,341
Likes: 8
From: Hopatcong New Jersey
You shouldn't have a problem. It swaps right in.
The one piece of advice as far as actual install goes, use some dielectric grease on the little rubber grommets on the front frame and on top of the radiator support, it helps A LOT when pushing the front of the blackwing on and getting the air bridge into the right spot.
The one piece of advice as far as actual install goes, use some dielectric grease on the little rubber grommets on the front frame and on top of the radiator support, it helps A LOT when pushing the front of the blackwing on and getting the air bridge into the right spot.
Last edited by dblerman; Jun 12, 2013 at 12:43 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 1,833
Likes: 4
From: Calgary, Alberta
You shouldn't have a problem. It swaps right in.
The one piece of advice as far as actual install goes, use some dielectric grease on the little rubber grommets on the front frame and on top of the radiator support, it helps A LOT when pushing the front of the blackwing on and getting the air bridge into the right spot.
The one piece of advice as far as actual install goes, use some dielectric grease on the little rubber grommets on the front frame and on top of the radiator support, it helps A LOT when pushing the front of the blackwing on and getting the air bridge into the right spot.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 458
Likes: 2
From: The Great Northwest
St. Jude Donor '13
Glenn,
When you have everything apart,, use some MAF cleaner and clean the MAF. Just spray and flush the dirt of the wires and inside the MAF DO NOT touch the wires.
Use some brake parts cleaner anc clean the TB/ Throttle Blade.
DO NOT remove the MAF Screen!!!!!!!!!!!!
Once you install the airfilter, air bridge and rubber couplers,, inspect all the joints closely and make sure that they are AIR TIGHT.
Doing all that, you should be good to go.
When you have everything apart,, use some MAF cleaner and clean the MAF. Just spray and flush the dirt of the wires and inside the MAF DO NOT touch the wires.
Use some brake parts cleaner anc clean the TB/ Throttle Blade.
DO NOT remove the MAF Screen!!!!!!!!!!!!
Once you install the airfilter, air bridge and rubber couplers,, inspect all the joints closely and make sure that they are AIR TIGHT.
Doing all that, you should be good to go.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 3,163
Likes: 6
From: Oceanside California
I agree with the others. Never had an issue with codes from intake work in front of the TB. As long as the MAF isn't messed with negatively, the difference will be within the ability of the computer to correct for. Of course ideally a tune would be done for every mod, but thats just not practical now is it.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 458
Likes: 2
From: The Great Northwest
St. Jude Donor '13
Hello Nuke and thanks. I will eventually get it "tuned", but not sure when. There are only two reasons I am really thinking about the Blackwing right now. First off, a little extra power and a pretty inexpensive price. The second reason is those darn clips on the stock air box will not stay latched for nothing!
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every Model vs Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!
Michael S. Palmer
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!
Joe Kucinski
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 3,163
Likes: 6
From: Oceanside California
Hello Nuke and thanks. I will eventually get it "tuned", but not sure when. There are only two reasons I am really thinking about the Blackwing right now. First off, a little extra power and a pretty inexpensive price. The second reason is those darn clips on the stock air box will not stay latched for nothing!
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 458
Likes: 2
From: The Great Northwest
St. Jude Donor '13
I believe it will be quite a while before I worry about any "real" extra power. I like the car a lot as it is and will enjoy it as it is for a while (need to rebuild cash reserves anyway).
Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 32,910
Likes: 2,402
From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Glenn,,, I can save you a crap ton of cash! I can show you how to positively keep the stock air box straps on with 0.01 cents (four tie wraps!) and 10 mins! 
If you want a little better performing intake, upgrade you air box cover to a ZO6 cover or just cut or drill it.
Install a K&N filter in the modified air box.
I agree with NukeC5,,, Save your cash for an ALL IN ONE upgrade & tune event!!
VARARAM CAI, Headers and a TUNE = PERMAGRIN!
I have a well cared for low mileage K&N filter for very cheep!
Bill C
If you want a little better performing intake, upgrade you air box cover to a ZO6 cover or just cut or drill it.
Install a K&N filter in the modified air box.
I agree with NukeC5,,, Save your cash for an ALL IN ONE upgrade & tune event!!
VARARAM CAI, Headers and a TUNE = PERMAGRIN!
I have a well cared for low mileage K&N filter for very cheep!
Bill C
Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 32,910
Likes: 2,402
From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Ive also see a single pop rivit secure it but, make sure that the head of the pop rivit is on the INSIDE LIP of the housing so it wont interfear with the filter.
The spring steel strap can be a bit tough to drill thru.
The spring steel strap can be a bit tough to drill thru.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 458
Likes: 2
From: The Great Northwest
St. Jude Donor '13
Wow, thanks again Bill. The straps stay on the airbox just fine, just won't stay latched down. In fact, they wont even go all the way down to the "locked" position. It is like they are too tight or something. I have taken the air filter out and made sure it was in the box correct and made sure the straps are where they are supposed to be. Not sue what is going on with it. I would like to take the whole air box out and look at it out of the car, but those rubber "holders" (they look like rubber looking through the front of the hood opening) won't seem to let the box loose. I read on here somewhere that all you have to do it slide your hand down there and push the box towards the front of the car. I tried that this past weekend and could not get it to budge. I might try some type of prying device to assist I guess, but don't want to break anything.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 32,910
Likes: 2,402
From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Get something to pry/pop the box off those two pins. Spray some WD-40 on the rubber /pins and use the pry bar and just POP it off the pins.
It will either pop off or pop the grommet out of the box (no big deal) Once its out, it will pop back on a LOT easier. I bet you have the strap on the area to the LEFT or RIGHT of the place that its suppose to be!
Bill
It will either pop off or pop the grommet out of the box (no big deal) Once its out, it will pop back on a LOT easier. I bet you have the strap on the area to the LEFT or RIGHT of the place that its suppose to be!
Bill