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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 03:44 PM
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Does anyone know if the black wing airfilter is good in the rain. I drive my vette a alot and sometimes get caught in downpours. If not can anyone tell me what to get.
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 05:09 PM
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I don't believe this is any more susceptible to water ingestion then the stock unit. One of the under car units would be more susceptible but then again you would like need to get into deep water (over 6") to ingest water.

I have driven in very heavy rain with my Blackwing with no problems.
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 06:00 PM
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Since the filter element is completely exposed, you'll ideally need a hood seal to keep water from dripping in from the top.
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 07:09 PM
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:iagree: I just received my Blackwing and I already have the hoodseal installed. Waiting for the next nice day to install the Blackwing. :thumbs:


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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 07:20 PM
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I have not had any issues with rain getting on my blackwing.I cut the fog light covers also to let more air in and did seal the hood. But no water onthe filter. :D
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