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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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Okay so I'm going to try to install the vararam powerduct and the instructions are a little vague leaving out some key information I think. Anyways I was going to remove the accordion baffle and noticed the small line connected to baffles that connects to something to do with the fuel lines. My car is a 98 so my fuel system has the return. The instructions say nothing about what to do with that line once the powerduct is installed. Here's a picture the line in question is in the bottom right corner and you can see the hose says GM6 on it.



Can I just punch a small hole in the silicone coupler for this part? Seems like that would be kind of jerry rigged to me. But since there was nothing in the instructions about what to do with this line I'm stuck.
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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Bump. Anybody have any ideas? I called the Vararam techline, no answer and voice mail full. Sent an email to their support email with the above picture and that was also rejected.
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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simple answer........poke a hole in the silicone coupler..insert vacuum line...it's what I did here.

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I was told by them to just plug it at the fuel rail end. I did and have had no issues. Mine's also a '98.
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by sfc rick
simple answer........poke a hole in the silicone coupler..insert vacuum line...it's what I did here.

It looks like you left your maf in the stock location. Did you purchase a different coupler to do that?

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I was told by them to just plug it at the fuel rail end. I did and have had no issues. Mine's also a '98.
Cool might try that. What did you plug it with?
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I used a rubber nipple that you can find at any auto parts store. They usually come in a pack of varying diameters. Use one that fits on tightly and you're good to go.
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Cool thanks a lot I appreciate the help!
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