Tuning really necessary with Backwing?

[CeeFive]

Lots of disputes on which air intake is best, but I would like to know if the re-learn is enough (to prevent running too lean) or if a re-programing is necessary with a Blackwing or similar intake to bring the engine specs to where they should be in terms of fuel/air. Seems most are just running on the re-learn. Thanks.

 

[barkingowl]

I didn't have any tuning done when I had my Blackwing installed in May. The vette just accepted it & away we went.

 

[CeeFive]

I didn't tune mine either and it runs fine, although I have read that it can run lean at WOT and a tuning will give you full advantage of an intake swap. As it is however, I have not noticed much of a difference between the Backwing and the ZO6 box I had on it.

 

[barkingowl]

As it is however, I have not noticed much of a difference between the Backwing and the ZO6 box I had on it.

I haven't noticed much of a difference between the Blackwing and the stock C5 airbox. The biggest difference I noticed was when I put the cold air screens in to replace the stock solid ones. It definitely felt like the car was breathing better.

 

[ROJO99]

The following was suggested to me after BlackWing install by a local tuner. Once all connections are completed start the vehicle, turn on AC let idle 5 minutes, turn off AC then idel for another 5 minutes, shut down. This was supposed to help with the AF ratio. I have not had any issues at all since the install of the filter in June. During the install I was actually horrified by the factory air intake in front of the air bridge. Heck the motor was literally breathing thru four small holes. Good luck.

 

[c4c5specialist]

Nope.
Bolt it on and go.
DO NOT attempt to tune, for there is not one reason for it.
Allthebest, c4c5

 

[Grumpy]

Nope.
Bolt it on and go.
DO NOT attempt to tune, for there is not one reason for it.
Allthebest, c4c5

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