Vararam - Good first mod?
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From: Anna Ohio
Vararam - Good first mod?
How much performance/HP does this add? For a n00b, is this an easy mod? Anything else that needs or should be done before this? I've got a bone stock 97 with 66K on it.
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St. Jude Donor '06
not sure on hp gain but people have shaved .2 tenths of 1/4 times and it brings in cool outside air.
not too easy of a mod, but read cajundude's instructions and the install will be much easier.
after you are done, disconnect the battery for about 20 min, then connect it back up and drive the car for about 30 min to relearn the idle.
not too easy of a mod, but read cajundude's instructions and the install will be much easier.
after you are done, disconnect the battery for about 20 min, then connect it back up and drive the car for about 30 min to relearn the idle.
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St. Jude Donor '23, '25
Putting mine in this weekend (time permitting). I've been told to expect anywhere from 1-4 hours, depending upon how it "lines" up with my specific vehicle. Be sure to use the Cajundude's install directions.
http://www.cajundude.com/c5techhome.htm
Andrew
http://www.cajundude.com/c5techhome.htm
Andrew
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Putting mine in this weekend (time permitting). I've been told to expect anywhere from 1-4 hours, depending upon how it "lines" up with my specific vehicle. Be sure to use the Cajundude's install directions.
http://www.cajundude.com/c5techhome.htm
Andrew
http://www.cajundude.com/c5techhome.htm
Andrew
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St. Jude Donor '06
Putting mine in this weekend (time permitting). I've been told to expect anywhere from 1-4 hours, depending upon how it "lines" up with my specific vehicle. Be sure to use the Cajundude's install directions.
http://www.cajundude.com/c5techhome.htm
Andrew
http://www.cajundude.com/c5techhome.htm
Andrew
there ya go. grab some beers and take your time. yes it takes more time than the open element filter, but so worth it
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I installed mine two days ego and it took 1.5 hrs-but I work a lot on my toys.Not complicated but follow the instruction.Make sure you can lift the car at least a foot since most of your work is under the nose.I used a jack under the middle of crossmember and lifted the whole front.
Good luck...
Good luck...
Racer
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I installed mine two days ego and it took 1.5 hrs-but I work a lot on my toys.Not complicated but follow the instruction.Make sure you can lift the car at least a foot since most of your work is under the nose.I used a jack under the middle of crossmember and lifted the whole front.
Good luck...
Good luck...
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From: Anna Ohio
I installed mine two days ego and it took 1.5 hrs-but I work a lot on my toys.Not complicated but follow the instruction.Make sure you can lift the car at least a foot since most of your work is under the nose.I used a jack under the middle of crossmember and lifted the whole front.
Good luck...
Good luck...
Burning Brakes
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From: Auburn Georgia
I think my husband said its an 18 HP gain? Could be wrong, I am going off of memory. It's a great first mod! It was the first mod we did to our Z! Good luck!
Here is their website:
http://www.vararam.com/b2.html
Here is their website:
http://www.vararam.com/b2.html
Last edited by candacedianne; May 16, 2008 at 01:48 PM.
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
40 HP seems very lofty. I wonder if that claim is on an otherwise stock motor? I remember when I used to have Mustangs... you could find dyno numbers for just about every mod.. They're not so easy to find for 'Vette. Does anyone have Dyno numbers (not from the manufacturer) for this unit?