hey guys, i was just wondering if the Blackwing lid was a dealer or factory option for a camaro? could anyone buy a camaro and get this as an option? any websites that would have more info on it like original price, etc?
Thanks,
Josh

 

its a SLP option that was available on some of the firehawk's, I think you can still buy them on SLP's website unless they discountinued them

 

Yes, the Blackwing was an SLP item, air filter actally if I'm not mistaken. They do indeed still sell them, I recently ordered the induction kit, and the Blackwing was included. It's a nice filter, gives the K&N a run anyway. As for available from the dealer....not likely. You could possibly have something worked out w/ them when buying the car I'm sure, but I don't believe it came as an option. And the Blackwing is around 60 or so bucks minus shipping and handling I believe.

 

It was also and option on the SS.

 

He mentioned "lid" in his first sentence. Which means he was referring to the Donaldson Blackwing lid which was offered with the 345hp package on the mid-late 2002 Firehawk's & SS's only.
The current 'Blackwing' filter offered by SLP is NOT the same original filter element built by Donaldson. The original was a paper element, the new one appears to be a remake/copy/relabeled K&N element.
No, you can not still buy the Donaldson Blackwing lid from SLP. Only available as someone who is selling their used units on the for sale forums or eBay.
The Donaldson Blackwing is known for it's excellent construction & will flow as good as any aftermarket lid. But at twice the cost or more. I think they originally sold as a package for about $279 or more. (Lid, filter element, AIR tubing, support bracket, retaining clips for the bracket, oval-shape boot adaptor & clamp.)

 

This is the only post in here you need to read. It sums up everything about the Blackwing lid.

 

I got a Blackwing lid off Ebay for ~$55. I'd say check around there from time to time and something will pop up if thats what you want.

 

thanks everyone, Tork?, i already have one, just wondering about the option thing cause i got some crap about it from the dealer for warranty work. they said it was "Aftermarket" and i want to slap this in their face that it was an option from Chevy.
Josh

 

SLP - it was an option from SLP (that is, it could only come on an SS or a Firehawk)

 

I have a Blackwing filter, came with my SLP flow pack kit