Blackwing vs aftermarket lids
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Blackwing vs aftermarket lids
Has anyone ever done a test between all of the aftermarket lids vs the SLP Blackwing?
I've seen tests between all the aftermarket lids vs stock.
My aftermarket SLP lid fits like crap. Is the Blackwing the best lid or is there an aftermarket lid proven to be better?
I've seen tests between all the aftermarket lids vs stock.
My aftermarket SLP lid fits like crap. Is the Blackwing the best lid or is there an aftermarket lid proven to be better?
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You will not fnd any aftermarket lid performs that much better than another that dictates 'this is better' by a couple/few horsepower.
Couple horsepower is not going to be noticeable.
The big deal with the Blackwing is the Fit/Finish is far superior than any aftermarket airlid. OEM fit. None better in that respect, ..., except the other OEM airlid/silencer package. And flows as well the other aftermarket lids. No baffles, no silencer, smooth flow.
Wanna buy one?!? Got one available, ..., Complete with the AIR tubing & the Oval Boot.
Couple horsepower is not going to be noticeable.
The big deal with the Blackwing is the Fit/Finish is far superior than any aftermarket airlid. OEM fit. None better in that respect, ..., except the other OEM airlid/silencer package. And flows as well the other aftermarket lids. No baffles, no silencer, smooth flow.
Wanna buy one?!? Got one available, ..., Complete with the AIR tubing & the Oval Boot.
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The Blackwing will not flow any better than any other lid. They are all equal, within a dyno's margin of error, when it comes to power gains. In terms of fitment & construction though, the Blackwing is the winner. Having said that, I've never seen the quality issues on my aftermarket lids that some people seem to complain about. I've had two Whispers and one SLP, on 4 different cars, and they've all fit well and held up perfectly.
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I basically want a Blackwing for the fitment and quality.
I have two cars with SLP lids. They seem to fit ok, but on one I can slide a 1/8" thick putty knife right between the lid and a fram filter. The round part of the lid sits on top of the lower airbox/rad core support so I don't see how it could ever be installed to fit right.
After I found this out I took a 4 1/2" grinder and clearanced it a little, it'll touch the filter now if I push on it, but it seems to be warped from heat cycling.
I have two cars with SLP lids. They seem to fit ok, but on one I can slide a 1/8" thick putty knife right between the lid and a fram filter. The round part of the lid sits on top of the lower airbox/rad core support so I don't see how it could ever be installed to fit right.
After I found this out I took a 4 1/2" grinder and clearanced it a little, it'll touch the filter now if I push on it, but it seems to be warped from heat cycling.
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The pic below is the other car, my better car (the SS). The rub mark can be seen but it's not as bad as my Z28. It still rests on the lower part so the plastic clips bend down.
On this one I laid a bead of silicone down on the lid, covered it with wax paper, installed it and let it cure. Then peeled the wax paper off and trimmed the silicone.
#15
Well I was looking at this ebay auction. The seller didn't put blackwing in the title so it was hard to find I guess, either that or the red paint job kept people away because for a week it had one bid, toward the end it was just me and the one guy bidding. It was at $145 for a week, then last night I went up to $200 and he beat me by $2 the last minute.
Kind of relieved I don't have to deal with the red paint job.
Kind of relieved I don't have to deal with the red paint job.