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From: North Strand, NMB, SC; Retired x 2 (US Army: 70-90 AD) (US Army: 91-16 DAC); yea, I'm old.
Changing CAI Question…
I have decided to change from a Vararam to a Blackwing CAI.
While I have a replacement radiator shroud, when I removed the Vararam and looked at the shroud with the cutout, I began to wonder if there would be any problems if I left the Vararam modified shroud in place instead of installing the new shroud.
Would the increased airflow to the intake be beneficial or would the decreased airflow directed to condenser/radiator possibly cause problems?
From: North Strand, NMB, SC; Retired x 2 (US Army: 70-90 AD) (US Army: 91-16 DAC); yea, I'm old.
Originally Posted by Mike02Z
The only issue will be more dirt in your engine bay. Other than that you will be fine.
Originally Posted by haljensen
The Blackwing is NOT a CAI unless you cut the shroud.
Hmmmmm, maybe I will cut the new shroud with a smaller opening to accomodate the size and shape of the Blackwing which should still increase the air flow but let less dirt into the engine.
I will post pics of the process and final results.
From: North Strand, NMB, SC; Retired x 2 (US Army: 70-90 AD) (US Army: 91-16 DAC); yea, I'm old.
Originally Posted by SUB VETTE
If you don't mind revealing, why are you making the switch?
I had a custom hoodliner painted and the silicone coupler was rubbing the paint off part of it; the Blackwing air bridge is lower than the Vararam air bridge.