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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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Again, at normal speed no noticeable difference. But at 60mph I trounced it and it was incredible! Very impressive. Had my local tire store install it. 75 minute install, $50.

Greg
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Excellent - I always loved my VARARAM but I graduated to Forced Induction instead!

Best CAI IMHO!

Thanks,Matt
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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WTG!! I love my Vararam setup, just the fact I am not sucking hot engine air makes me happy, let alone the other benefits !
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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Check out this VRB2 true story this past Monday,,,The VR is for real!



http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...dyno-tune.html
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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Love my Vararam
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 02:11 AM
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Silverbullet00 very interesting, thanks

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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by putsvet
Again, at normal speed no noticeable difference. But at 60mph I trounced it and it was incredible! Very impressive. Had my local tire store install it. 75 minute install, $50.

Greg
Just wait until a good cool 35* morning WOW!!
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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Love my Vararam
best intake for the c5
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Best performance bang for the buck IMO.

You got a great deal on the install too.
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by putsvet
Again, at normal speed no noticeable difference. But at 60mph I trounced it and it was incredible! Very impressive. Had my local tire store install it. 75 minute install, $50.

Greg
Congrats! What local tire store knows how to install Vararams?
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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Great price on that install!
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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That's one heck of a deal on the install. Congrats on enjoy the new air intake.
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 02:40 AM
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It took me 4 hours!
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 02:46 AM
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Pete at "Tire Choice" in New Port Richey Florida


Congrats! What local tire store knows how to install Vararams?

Greg
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 02:55 AM
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Congratulations

I love mine. Big deflection on the *** dyno.
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 04:12 AM
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VRB2 is by far the best CAI, I wish it was 50 state legal best bang for ur buck The faster I go the better it works
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