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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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hi,

i recently received a vararam 1b from a member on this board. it seems to be missing a piece. possibly a silicone hose coupler. can you please verify this for me? the piece that attached to the stock airbox was oval shaped on the other end so it was useless.

do i need a silicone coupler for this?:




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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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You are correct, it's missing the coupler. I believe it's shown (picture) on the Vararam site.
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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You are right, there should be a red coupler that connects the airbox to the MAF.

Call Vararam, I'm sure they can get you one.
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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i just went and purchased a flexible coupler. i'm correct to assume that the amount of airflow that passes thru there barely contains any pressure correct?

last thing i ordered from vararam took me 2 months to get. their customer service is completely terrible and they openly mislead me with the new "k&n filter" they sent me. it's not k&n and still looks like crap.



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Dang, that sucks to hear. Sorry for your grief, I'd be ticked.

PM or email RickAnthonyMotorsports (vettetech81), he sales a ton of these vararams, maybe he'll have a coupler or something?

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Itsmeek,

I got a Vararam recently and didn't the red coupler. I already had an aftermarket one. Send me you address and I will send it to you (with clamps) for free.

Merry Christmas

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you guys rock! pm on the way bro. this "flexible coupler" isn't working too well. used some aluminum tape for the moment.
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