My new Blackwing
03-23-2007, 07:28 PM
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My new Blackwing 
im overall satisfied with the Blackwing. my Whisper lid fit better, but this one looks better. the rubber neck has been cut by the previous owner, so the clamp i got wont tighten down much without slipping off. ill have to get a new one.......
03-23-2007, 08:01 PM
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The Blackwing is made of a higher quality plastic than the standard aftermarket lids. I think that's really the only thing that makes it desireable.
Considering the oval-to-round merge into the MAF on the Blackwing, vs the round-to-round merge of the usual aftermarket lids, I'd imagine that the Blackwing would perform slightly less, maybe 1-2hp less at most though.
It certainly does look nice though.
Considering the oval-to-round merge into the MAF on the Blackwing, vs the round-to-round merge of the usual aftermarket lids, I'd imagine that the Blackwing would perform slightly less, maybe 1-2hp less at most though.
It certainly does look nice though.
03-23-2007, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ICEMAN 31
looks good, never liked the clear lids, they look like something you would find on a autozone isle
, and I don't even have one.If any look like they come from an Autozone isle its that Blackwing lid, or any plain black lid.
Peace,
Craig.
03-23-2007, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Starz T/A 17
Looks good, but why did you get rid of the wisper lid? from what I read all lids perform the same
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03-23-2007, 09:37 PM
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ohh and you guys want to hear somthing funny?
well you know thoes little candy cane things you get a Christmas, the ones that are filled with M&M's or somthing to that nature. well the thing i used to plug the AIR breather hole was the bottom of the red candy cane curved top that came off one of thoes tubes. lol i saw it laying on the floor and was like, " i wonder if that would work" and sure enough, the ridges on it slid right in and hooked to the plastic like it was ment to be there. so i cut it down so i didnt have a big donkey dick hanging off my air box, and put some tape on it to make sure it didnt get sucked down in the air box. tomorrow im going looking for a proper plug though.
well you know thoes little candy cane things you get a Christmas, the ones that are filled with M&M's or somthing to that nature. well the thing i used to plug the AIR breather hole was the bottom of the red candy cane curved top that came off one of thoes tubes. lol i saw it laying on the floor and was like, " i wonder if that would work" and sure enough, the ridges on it slid right in and hooked to the plastic like it was ment to be there. so i cut it down so i didnt have a big donkey dick hanging off my air box, and put some tape on it to make sure it didnt get sucked down in the air box. tomorrow im going looking for a proper plug though.
03-23-2007, 09:40 PM
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what do you all think about me getting this and putting it on the lid. scroll down below the pull down options to see the Z28 one ill be getting.
http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/air-lid-decals.html
http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/air-lid-decals.html
03-23-2007, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by bww3588
and to address the opening of the whisper compared to the Blackwing, no they are both the same. the Whisper lid is square inside before it goes into the circular MAF neck. if you look at the back of the Blackwing it is kinda funnled toward the MAF. the Whisper is not. it simply goes from the part where it pulls air and changes shape to round to go itto the MAF. so where it is beveled is why its oval insted of round. actully it should perform more because there is more volumetric area for the air to flow.
03-23-2007, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Honestly, I have to disagree with this. I've seen both as well, and I think the Whisper would slightly outflow the Blackwing. My money would be on the Whisper for about 1-2 more HP. I beleive there have been one or two dyno charts floating around this site over the years showing that, but obviously such a low amount is within the margin of error.
03-23-2007, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by bww3588
lol thanks for the input RPM, i know i can always get an honest answer from you.
Just to be clear though, I'm not knocking the Blackwing at all. It's a much higher quality piece than the Whisper lid, and I don't think it's a bad choice at all. In fact, I would consider picking one up myself if I ever needed a new lid.
Either way, I think it looks great.
03-23-2007, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Yes you can!
Just to be clear though, I'm not knocking the Blackwing at all. It's a much higher quality piece than the Whisper lid, and I don't think it's a bad choice at all. In fact, I would consider picking one up myself if I ever needed a new lid.
Either way, I think it looks great.
Just to be clear though, I'm not knocking the Blackwing at all. It's a much higher quality piece than the Whisper lid, and I don't think it's a bad choice at all. In fact, I would consider picking one up myself if I ever needed a new lid.
Either way, I think it looks great.
03-23-2007, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bww3588
thanks man, what do you think of the sticker i mentioned in one of my replys?
I really like the design of the Z28 one. I didn't even know that any of our sponsors carried something like that.I think it looks great IMO.
03-23-2007, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
I just checked out the link, those are pretty sharp looking. I really like the design of the Z28 one. I didn't even know that any of our sponsors carried something like that.
I think it looks great IMO.
I really like the design of the Z28 one. I didn't even know that any of our sponsors carried something like that.I think it looks great IMO.
ok, im good......they are.
they have some really cool stuff. some people think its tacky, but i was looking at getting the dash plaque to match it. im going to call them to see if i can get CID insted of liters on the lid sticker, cause you can get CID on the dash plaque.
