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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 08:18 PM
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What if you cut a part of the radiator shroud out, right below the Blackwing. Think that it would let cooler air into the motor? Or would it hurt the vacuum effect in the front of the car? Just trying to get some ideas;)
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 08:32 PM
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I like it the way it is.
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 11:51 PM
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If there is no cold air cover on the blackwing it will cause surging. :cheers:
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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 02:39 AM
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If you're going to do that, just go with a Vortex.
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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 07:39 AM
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Ok Cool, Just wondering:) Would u guys recommend the vortex over the blackwing?
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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 08:31 AM
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I like the Blackwing. It will flow way more air then you will ever use and you don't have to worry about getting cought driving in the rain. They install using the stock mounts and look good under the hood. :cheers: :flag :) :yesnod: :D
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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 11:47 AM
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I like the Blackwing. It will flow way more air then you will ever use and you don't have to worry about getting cought driving in the rain. They install using the stock mounts and look good under the hood. :cheers: :flag :) :yesnod: :D
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Old Jul 11, 2002 | 11:50 AM
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Vortex is slightly better from a performance standpoint. I do mean slightly. Read the 'ram-air' post by kewlbreez..........
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I like the blackwing just that way it is. It looks and works great. great price also.
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