The vararam is in!!!!!!
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Melting Slicks
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The vararam is in!!!!!!
Well after a non stop 3 hour session the Vararam is in. 
Other than a bruised right hand and a scratched right arm all went well. The air ratchet is a must. It saved a bunch of time on the hard to get screws (fog light and upper shroud screws). I have everything done but the radiator support and air bridge. I will do those tomorrow when I finish replacing my 187 thermostat with the 160. Chuck Cow did a tune and said it was needed. The cool thing is I get to fire it up from it's nap for the first time in awhile to get the air out of the cooling system on the refill. Spring can't come soon enough!!!!!
Have a good one
Fireman591
Other than a bruised right hand and a scratched right arm all went well. The air ratchet is a must. It saved a bunch of time on the hard to get screws (fog light and upper shroud screws). I have everything done but the radiator support and air bridge. I will do those tomorrow when I finish replacing my 187 thermostat with the 160. Chuck Cow did a tune and said it was needed. The cool thing is I get to fire it up from it's nap for the first time in awhile to get the air out of the cooling system on the refill. Spring can't come soon enough!!!!!Have a good one
Fireman591
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Everyone should have one!
Well after a non stop 3 hour session the Vararam is in. Other than a bruised right hand and a scratched right arm all went well. The air ratchet is a must. It saved a bunch of time on the hard to get screws (fog light and upper shroud screws). I have everything done but the radiator support and air bridge. I will do those tomorrow when I finish replacing my 187 thermostat with the 160. Chuck Cow did a tune and said it was needed. The cool thing is I get to fire it up from it's nap for the first time in awhile to get the air out of the cooling system on the refill. Spring can't come soon enough!!!!!
Have a good one
Fireman591
Other than a bruised right hand and a scratched right arm all went well. The air ratchet is a must. It saved a bunch of time on the hard to get screws (fog light and upper shroud screws). I have everything done but the radiator support and air bridge. I will do those tomorrow when I finish replacing my 187 thermostat with the 160. Chuck Cow did a tune and said it was needed. The cool thing is I get to fire it up from it's nap for the first time in awhile to get the air out of the cooling system on the refill. Spring can't come soon enough!!!!!Have a good one
Fireman591
Everyone should have one! HAVE FUN!
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Melting Slicks
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The white clips on the condenser were a PITA along with the clips that hold the wire harnesses to each stock bezel. That is where I bruised my hand trying to get them out. I used the stock bezel screws with no spacers and everything mounted right up
Good luck and take a break is thinks get frustrating
Good luck and take a break is thinks get frustrating
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Melting Slicks
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Very awesome! I'm still debating between this and the blackwing. I'd already have my mind set on the Vararam, but I just can't get over the look with the screens on my car. I don't really care for it.
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Melting Slicks
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It was not that bad as people say. You just need the right tools. I suggest a air ratchet and a 3/8 3 inch extension. That worked on all the nessesary bolts under the car.
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Melting Slicks
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I don't think you need screens but you will need to clean your air filter alot more
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Well after a non stop 3 hour session the Vararam is in. Other than a bruised right hand and a scratched right arm all went well. The air ratchet is a must. It saved a bunch of time on the hard to get screws (fog light and upper shroud screws). I have everything done but the radiator support and air bridge. I will do those tomorrow when I finish replacing my 187 thermostat with the 160. Chuck Cow did a tune and said it was needed. The cool thing is I get to fire it up from it's nap for the first time in awhile to get the air out of the cooling system on the refill. Spring can't come soon enough!!!!!
Have a good one
Fireman591
Other than a bruised right hand and a scratched right arm all went well. The air ratchet is a must. It saved a bunch of time on the hard to get screws (fog light and upper shroud screws). I have everything done but the radiator support and air bridge. I will do those tomorrow when I finish replacing my 187 thermostat with the 160. Chuck Cow did a tune and said it was needed. The cool thing is I get to fire it up from it's nap for the first time in awhile to get the air out of the cooling system on the refill. Spring can't come soon enough!!!!!Have a good one
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When I installed mine I was surprised how easy it was. It just takes a little time as you have to take a few things apart, but nothing too difficult.
Enjoy it. They perform.
