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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 01:19 PM
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well hurray i got my blackwing today, with the carbon fiber power duct....however im having troubles with the install...i really wanted to use the rubber coupler provided with the blackwing...however this seems impossible..even the rubbper coupler provided with the air duct was a pain to fit over the blackwing...has anyone else had this problem.....please help
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 09:32 AM
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It was really tough but it does fit
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 09:45 AM
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Tip: When installing the blackwing on your car, MAKE SURE to leave all clamps loose until it is in place and you like the fit.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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I had a few problems getting the MAF to fit, so we cut one of the rubber couplings in half. This did the trick. Gary
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 12:29 PM
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some of those couplers were tight. try a little silicone or wd40 on them. don't spray you MAF sensor.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 01:34 PM
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 01:55 PM
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Try a little dish washing soap. It will dry unlike oil.
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 03:42 AM
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yeah did the trick for me too thanks for all the input
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I used a little KY, works in the garage too

Take a look


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Looks great
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Originally Posted by HHC5
Looks great
Anyone have a picture of the coupler for an 04 Z ??
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I used a little KY, works in the garage too

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Did you use the warming gel.
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