Chevrolet Camaro 1967-2002 - The 'boot' for the SS/Firehawk airbox

Okay, I found today, that the boot connector, that joins the blackwing airbox to the MAF (an SLP part) has cracked on me. This is on a 2002 TA/Firehawk.

So fine, I need to buy a new one directly from SLP, but they are charging $49.95, plus shipping, plus handling for the thing.

Has anyone come up with an alternate way of attaching the airbox to the MAF?

I thought I saw that you posted in the other section :bang: Your question was answered.

I posted this in both the Camaro/SS secton along with the Firebird/Firehawk's becuase this boot is on both those models.

There was some confusion in the other thread. Its not my bellows thats cracked, its the boot on the airbox.

http://www.slponline.com/view_product.asp?P=10956

Dam,,,that sucks. I guess I better check mine. Maybe someone will have a idea. Good luck.

Dam,,,that sucks. I guess I better check mine. Maybe someone will have a idea. Good luck.

Yeah, it had cracked on the bottom part, so I had no idea there was a problem.

I took the lid off today, and was cleaning it up, top and bottom, thats when I noticed the crack. arg!

Well as a last resort, there is a black silicone that sticks to plastic and rubber very well.I would just make sure that I only put it on the outside of it just so it doesnt get sucked internally. Only you would know it has silicone on it, well plus everyone that reads this. :eyes:

Well as a last resort, there is a black silicone that sticks to plastic and rubber very well.I would just make sure that I only put it on the outside of it just so it doesnt get sucked internally. Only you would know it has silicone on it, well plus everyone that reads this. :eyes:

Nice thought...Its right up there with duct tape. :-)

Haha, thats true, I forgt about the old mighty 'Duct Tape' meathod! That stuff fixes anything.

I'm thinking of buying a new lid altogether, so whats everyone opinion on the better flowing airlid:
Either the stock Blackwing lid (like I have now),
or the SLP lid ( http://www.slponline.com/view_product.asp?P=21045 )
?

There is alot of opinions on this subject :eek2: from fitting properly to hp gains, to what type of filters.. Do a search on different clubs, and maybe some people will post up what they know and find to help out. I have the slp with the K&N filter on my 2002 transam. On the hawk it is the blackwing with the K&N filter. When I put the K&N filter in the hawk it sucked differently. Was it better I hope so.I have no problems with either. You should be able to save money by checking on here (ls1tech) for someone selling what you want. Here is a little info for you. Good luck
http://messageboard.firehawk.org/viewtopic.php?t=3794&highlight=black+wing+lid
http://messageboard.firehawk.org/viewtopic.php?t=4661&highlight=black+wing+lid

There is alot of opinions on this subject :eek2: from fitting properly to hp gains, to what type of filters.. Do a search on different clubs, and maybe some people will post up what they know and find to help out. I have the slp with the K&N filter on my 2002 transam. On the hawk it is the blackwing with the K&N filter. When I put the K&N filter in the hawk it sucked differently. Was it better I hope so.I have no problems with either. You should be able to save money by checking on here (ls1tech) for someone selling what you want. Here is a little info for you. Good luck
http://messageboard.firehawk.org/viewtopic.php?t=3794&highlight=black+wing+lid
http://messageboard.firehawk.org/viewtopic.php?t=4661&highlight=black+wing+lid

cool, thanks!

cool, thanks!
No problem, youre welcome...

Okay, I found today, that the boot connector, that joins the blackwing airbox to the MAF (an SLP part) has cracked on me. This is on a 2002 TA/Firehawk.

So fine, I need to buy a new one directly from SLP, but they are charging $49.95, plus shipping, plus handling for the thing.

Has anyone come up with an alternate way of attaching the airbox to the MAF?

I've got a brand new one that I got with my SS that I never used. PM me if your interested in it. :)