[Z06] Vararam
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Heel & Toe
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Vararam
Hey guys,
I recently purchased a Vararam with every intention of installing it myself. However, I neither have the time nor the facility to be able to do it. To you guys who have had it installed, how much did you pay a reputable garage that workes on vette's.....just looking for an estimate. Thanks in advance
I recently purchased a Vararam with every intention of installing it myself. However, I neither have the time nor the facility to be able to do it. To you guys who have had it installed, how much did you pay a reputable garage that workes on vette's.....just looking for an estimate. Thanks in advance
Racer
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Madison Virginia
Hey guys,
I recently purchased a Vararam with every intention of installing it myself. However, I neither have the time nor the facility to be able to do it. To you guys who have had it installed, how much did you pay a reputable garage that workes on vette's.....just looking for an estimate. Thanks in advance
I recently purchased a Vararam with every intention of installing it myself. However, I neither have the time nor the facility to be able to do it. To you guys who have had it installed, how much did you pay a reputable garage that workes on vette's.....just looking for an estimate. Thanks in advance
Racer
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Madison Virginia
I had some other estimates that were around $150-200 for the install. Don(SlowHawk) gave me an awesome price but he's in Mass. so it would be a bit of a drive for you. If you are anywhere near ECS, I would suggest giving them a call. They have some great guys working there and their prices are very reasonable. They gave me a great deal on a header install and tune.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Redwood City CA
Yup, I sold the FD after my third motor crapped out...
I thought I'd never sell that car(had it for 10yrs). I've only had the Z06 since November and I don't miss the Rx7 at all.
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Instructor
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Although this was my 2nd FD on a Ported Motor with a Single...
Le Mans Master
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From: Admit Nothing, Deny Everything, Make Counter Accusations.
The VR install is very easy. Just do it yourself.
See here -> http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...90&postcount=1
See here -> http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...90&postcount=1
Pro
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From: Anaheim Hills CA
the instructions that came with it were total crap (the pics were horrible photo copy black and white)
i started doing it myself, then got too frustrated...it was a b1tch to install
lots of small hard to reach screws at weird angles.......i gave up, put the stock back together, and took it to a local vette shop that did it in like 30 minutes...i forget how much they charged me though, but it was worth it
the guy at the shop laughed when i told him, and he said that every single vararam they installed was after the owner started installing it and gave up
i started doing it myself, then got too frustrated...it was a b1tch to install
lots of small hard to reach screws at weird angles.......i gave up, put the stock back together, and took it to a local vette shop that did it in like 30 minutes...i forget how much they charged me though, but it was worth it
the guy at the shop laughed when i told him, and he said that every single vararam they installed was after the owner started installing it and gave up
Instructor
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From: Jacksonville FL
I just put mine in today - it has been sitting in my garage for 1 1/2 years!!
My buddy and I did it and it did take approximately 3 hours of figuring it all out...not crazy about the fit/finish of it but have heard good things and hope to notice some results.
My buddy and I did it and it did take approximately 3 hours of figuring it all out...not crazy about the fit/finish of it but have heard good things and hope to notice some results.