[Z06] VARARAM vs VORTEX

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Feb 2, 2009 | 10:03 PM

Steve20

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VARARAM vs VORTEX

Have been trolling other websites gathering info for CAI system on stock 02 Z. Looks like it comes down to one of these two.
I was leaning toward the Vararam until I read it leaves a gap large enough to allow debris to enter the engine compartment. Can someone comment ? If this is true, what have you done to eliminate the gap?

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Feb 2, 2009 | 10:35 PM

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I run a BPP vortex and noticed no difference from it. I hear people rave about the vararam and think I should try it sometimes.

Feb 2, 2009 | 11:03 PM

GARY2004Z06

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My Vararam fits fine and the car runs great.

Great people to deal with also.

Feb 3, 2009 | 12:55 AM

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Im debating these two intakes as well as the Halltech. I have a friend who has the vortex and seems happy with it. He claims it sounds better than the factory air box and seems to pull a little better than stock. I just dont want to have to get a tune as soon as I install the intake which seems to be a concern with the vararam.

Feb 3, 2009 | 06:47 AM

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i'm running the vararam w/out a tune and the car seems to run fine, and it does pull harder, much harder over 100

Feb 3, 2009 | 11:05 AM

ctheusa

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I am happy with my vortex.It was my first mod 2 years ago make it stop.
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Feb 3, 2009 | 11:21 AM

PhatZO6

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I like my Vortex, easy to install.................

Feb 3, 2009 | 12:12 PM

Steve20

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does the VR leave a gap allowing debris to enter the engine compartment??
Thanks Guys

Steve

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Feb 3, 2009 | 01:55 PM

dbaker

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I have the VR with the new Power Duct.Both fit well with no gaps.As a general practice,I clean & re-oil the K&N filter every 30 days or 1k miles.

Being low to the ground it gets dirty fairly quickly.

It's a good looking unit.

I would recommend both to anyone.

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