Confused about intakes
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From: San Luis Obispo CA
Confused about intakes
Hey guys im going down to west coast corvettes next week to install a new interior i ordered from them but i also wanted to get an intake while i was there now i narrowed it down to 2 intakes that i would want so now i ask you wich is better the VARARAM or the BLACKWING????
any and all comments appreciated thanks alot,
SeaBass
any and all comments appreciated thanks alot,
SeaBass
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I have a Vararam now and would consider changing it for the Hurricane that WCC sells. But, I think ultimately I will change the Vararam for the Callaway.
Check out the Hurricane while your there. BTW I'll be going too, maybe we'll see you
Check out the Hurricane while your there. BTW I'll be going too, maybe we'll see you
Melting Slicks
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From: Hewitt NJ
Originally Posted by Vette LS-1
neither get the Calliway Honker, honestly worth the $$ is you can find one...
When you see the difference in fit and build quality between the Honker and the Vararam the choice will be easy. Honker all the way!
Pro
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From: Odenton MD
Originally Posted by MYCoupe
When you see the difference in fit and build quality between the Honker and the Vararam the choice will be easy. Honker all the way! Hope this thread from last week helps confuse you even more...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1496275
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From: CT
Between the two you mention the Vararam is the better performer but fit/finish has been a problem. Callaway put a lot of engineering into the design of the Honker, power results are similar to the Vararam and the quality is excellent but because of that it's a bit expensive.
Having said that, the Blackwing will still provide gains over the stock intake, the price is reasonable and it's easy to install.
If you can afford it, go with the Honker. Installation is more involved but the results in appearance and performance are worth it, IMHO.
Just my .02
Having said that, the Blackwing will still provide gains over the stock intake, the price is reasonable and it's easy to install.
If you can afford it, go with the Honker. Installation is more involved but the results in appearance and performance are worth it, IMHO.
Just my .02
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So far I have been pleased with my Blackwing - easy to install and does a good job of filtering the air. If I were to ever change though, I would probably get the Callaway.