VaraRam induction install problems - HELP Please!
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
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From: Hillsboro Oregon
I did a trial fit and decided that it was just not a good choice. So I returned it for a refund and went with a Vortex Rammer. Fit the first time, and the filter never leaks. No jerry rigging or silicone required.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Staten Island NY
It is possible that its just not going to fit. There is a variance in C5s and I bet there is more of a variance in the constructuion of the Vararam units.
Mine is a tight fit- with the top of the Vararam air box touching the frame rail and the bottom of the box resting on the shroud above the radiator.
It did eventually fit and my car never had so much mid range and top end power. I dont know of any other CAI that delivers the increase of the VR.
Mine is a tight fit- with the top of the Vararam air box touching the frame rail and the bottom of the box resting on the shroud above the radiator.
It did eventually fit and my car never had so much mid range and top end power. I dont know of any other CAI that delivers the increase of the VR.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Staten Island NY
[QUOTE=ter;1567103732]The solvent from the drying silicon is said to trash oxygen sensors. Make sure it is cured before starting the car. 
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Really? The O2 sensors are in the exhaust system, what type of "solvent" (is in silicon sealer anyway?) could survive a trip through the combustion chamber and still make it through the converters to degrade the sensors?
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Really? The O2 sensors are in the exhaust system, what type of "solvent" (is in silicon sealer anyway?) could survive a trip through the combustion chamber and still make it through the converters to degrade the sensors?
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Willie Nelson Country TX
OK - That did it!
This was my thought exactly. I bought one a couple of years ago new. When I took it out of the box I was saddened by the poor finishing and manufacture.
I did a trial fit and decided that it was just not a good choice. So I returned it for a refund and went with a Vortex Rammer. Fit the first time, and the filter never leaks. No jerry rigging or silicone required.
I did a trial fit and decided that it was just not a good choice. So I returned it for a refund and went with a Vortex Rammer. Fit the first time, and the filter never leaks. No jerry rigging or silicone required.
