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Old May 10, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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I just ordered a blackwing air filter for my 2000 6 speed. How hard is it to install and will I notice any horsepower jumps at all? :flag
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Old May 10, 2003 | 10:07 PM
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Easy install - one hour. Check threads for tips. I did not notice any major performance increase but did gain about 1.5 mpg [ my dynomometer].
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Old May 10, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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Everything you need is here: http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=19

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Old May 10, 2003 | 11:54 PM
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real easy to do

spent a little over an hour working on it, mostly trying to figure out how to unplug the MAF. I could do it again in 30min

I noticed a big SOTP improvement right away

best bang for the buck mod out there
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Old May 11, 2003 | 02:01 AM
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Easy to install, and I noticed a BIG improvement, like TPIS suggested.
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Old May 11, 2003 | 11:30 PM
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Easy to install and with a couple of other minor mods, I got a 17 hp gain.
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Old May 12, 2003 | 12:28 AM
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Very easy install just read all of the install tips on all of the forums. So far no real SOTP increase but I didn't pull the negative connection on the battery for the instant relearn on the computer.
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Old May 12, 2003 | 01:59 AM
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20 minute install :thumbs:
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Easy, 20 minute install.
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Old May 12, 2003 | 03:05 PM
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Took me about 1/2 hour. Well worth it. :thumbs:
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Old May 12, 2003 | 07:26 PM
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Took me about 1/2 hour. Well worth it. :thumbs:
:iagree: Definitely a worthwhile mod. A noticeable SOTP improvement. :steering:
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Old May 13, 2003 | 01:44 PM
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but!! But!! :smash: you need a good weather seal installed along the hood gap. or water from washing and rain will get on your blackwing fliter! :confused:
and you dont want to suck water in the intake :nonod:
so a cheep weather seal will fix you up :yesnod:
i just do see anyone bringing that up here yet?
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Old May 13, 2003 | 05:41 PM
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20 minutes and 1-2 mpg increase.Dave
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Old May 14, 2003 | 03:29 AM
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:iagree:
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Old May 14, 2003 | 08:45 AM
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Default Re: installing blackwing (low flyier)

but!! But!! :smash: you need a good weather seal installed along the hood gap. or water from washing and rain will get on your blackwing fliter! :confused:
and you dont want to suck water in the intake :nonod:
so a cheep weather seal will fix you up :yesnod:
i just do see anyone bringing that up here yet?
Yes you do :iagree:
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Old May 14, 2003 | 05:40 PM
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Just did mine in under 30 minutes....wow, what a change! :D :cool:
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Old May 14, 2003 | 07:39 PM
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install is easy. took about 30 minutes. I did notice that after the install and the computer relearned itself that the popping sound on deceleration was gone. I had my stingers and xpipe installed prior to blackwing. GREAT PRODUCT!!! :D
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