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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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Default Ordered my Vararam B2 today...

Along with there new Air bridge... Currently running a Halltech w filter ..
Can't wait to throw it on... your experiences?

Don't want to hear about the poor quality.. I have read all of that BS. I think it's a great deal for little coin.
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 0H1Z06
Along with there new Air bridge... Currently running a Halltech w filter ..
Can't wait to throw it on... your experiences?

Don't want to hear about the poor quality.. I have read all of that BS. I think it's a great deal for little coin.
I'm jealous. I have been itching to order the Vararam system, but we have been getting so much rain where I live lately. I am gonna get it when I get another car to drive (My vette is my DD). Let me know what ur plans are for the halltech filter. I'm running a Halltech air bridge with a differrent filter.
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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If it weren't for your played out wheels I would think your copying my ride.....

Kidding bro...

I love my vararam as I said last night. Get a "Green Filter" for it too. Fits Best with the Vararam.
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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If it weren't for your played out wheels I would think your copying my ride.....

Kidding bro...
They are played out. LOL I just bought my car in June and my wife is bitching daily cause I am buying **** every week, so I gotta wait on the wheels.
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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Nice mod
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Rambo77
They are played out. LOL
That is kinda an "inside joke" between 0H1Z06 and I .....

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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Just wait Mark.. I'll be painting my car QS next!

NOT

I will say this... "IF" i were copying anyone's Z06 on this forum, it would DEFINATELY be yours!! that car is pure SEX!!!

That's NO BS!!!


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That is kinda an "inside joke" between 0H1Z06 and I .....

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That will be my next one if I don't go FI.
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Let us know how your install experience goes.
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I have the VR+PD.I would say it's a 2-3 hr install by yourself.....less if you have help.

I think the quality is pretty good.Bear in mind that it has to be light and somewhat flexible.It's stong enough for it's intended purpose.

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I put the Vararam in mine this past spring. A very tight fit, but only took about 3 hours. The instructions they give you stink, so I found this install on the web and it came in very handy.

http://www.101corvetteprojects.com/2...-installation/

Good luck. You'll enjoy it.
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Best bang for the buck you can get, and believe it or not, if you can keep your foot out of it, your fuel economy can actually improve.
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Originally Posted by bullmarket
I put the Vararam in mine this past spring. A very tight fit, but only took about 3 hours. The instructions they give you stink, so I found this install on the web and it came in very handy.

http://www.101corvetteprojects.com/2...-installation/

Good luck. You'll enjoy it.
That's a cool site !
Thanks !
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Very Nice! Thank you Sir... Will be installing it tomorrow... Maybe i'll take a few pic's... to share my experience..

Originally Posted by bullmarket
I put the Vararam in mine this past spring. A very tight fit, but only took about 3 hours. The instructions they give you stink, so I found this install on the web and it came in very handy.

http://www.101corvetteprojects.com/2...-installation/

Good luck. You'll enjoy it.
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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Make sure your patience meter is high. It's fairly easy, but does take a little patience.

I love mine

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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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I have exactly the same set up.. can't wait!!

Originally Posted by JW@JWMotoring.com
Make sure your patience meter is high. It's fairly easy, but does take a little patience.

I love mine

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It is a great intake performance-wise. Do a search on the C5 tech forum, or any of the forums really and you'll see proven results on the track. To really take advantage of it, you would want to tune the car, but even with the stock tune it will give you a little extra umpff.

I had one on my C5, and would have one on my C6Z, but for the C6 you have to cut the shroud and the intake blocks some of the air to the radiator so I amnot getting it for the C6.

It is one of the true CAI's out there. Get a 12pack of beer and relax and you'll get it installed fine.
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Great intake despite all it's lack of fit and finish detail. Take your time on installation.
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Originally Posted by FrankTank
It is a great intake performance-wise. Do a search on the C5 tech forum, or any of the forums really and you'll see proven results on the track. To really take advantage of it, you would want to tune the car, but even with the stock tune it will give you a little extra umpff.

I had one on my C5, and would have one on my C6Z, but for the C6 you have to cut the shroud and the intake blocks some of the air to the radiator so I amnot getting it for the C6.

It is one of the true CAI's out there. Get a 12pack of beer and relax and you'll get it installed fine.
I have it on my C6 and it didn't affect cooling any. I wondered about that too since it does block some air. I also have a Vortex rammer for the C6 and I stuck it on back to back and no change in cooling.
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Car has a tune... (LG Motorsports).. I'll have Sean "tweak" it once installed... should compliment my LG Headers, Corsa Indy Pace cars nicely.
Thanks for the feedback.


Originally Posted by FrankTank
It is a great intake performance-wise. Do a search on the C5 tech forum, or any of the forums really and you'll see proven results on the track. To really take advantage of it, you would want to tune the car, but even with the stock tune it will give you a little extra umpff.

I had one on my C5, and would have one on my C6Z, but for the C6 you have to cut the shroud and the intake blocks some of the air to the radiator so I amnot getting it for the C6.

It is one of the true CAI's out there. Get a 12pack of beer and relax and you'll get it installed fine.
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