question about vararam intake
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question about vararam intake
i currently have a 2002 c5 z06. car has a custom cam, 234/246 .598/.612 114+4 lsa and supporting mods intake, headers, exhaust etc...
currently i am running a stock air bridge with the smooth coupler and a blackwing intake. car dyno'ed 414/377 in 115*weather
im getting ready to pull the trigger on a vararam system... is it worth it to buy the powerduct for $100? with the powerduct i have to relocate the maf? will this cause any issues with my tune?
any and all help is greatly appreciated!!!
currently i am running a stock air bridge with the smooth coupler and a blackwing intake. car dyno'ed 414/377 in 115*weather
im getting ready to pull the trigger on a vararam system... is it worth it to buy the powerduct for $100? with the powerduct i have to relocate the maf? will this cause any issues with my tune?
any and all help is greatly appreciated!!!
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Save the money. The intake works well but no noticeable gain with the power duct. They can be found cheaper than $100. I paid $69.
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I like the duct, but I don't have the mods you do. I noticed increased throttle response and it just looks better with the VR system over stock.
We offer a nice package deal for the two
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...&categoryId=27
We offer a nice package deal for the two
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...&categoryId=27
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Theoretically moving the MAF closer to the intake give a more accurate reading, but I think a tune can get it just right wherever it is. I wouldn't pay 100 for the bridge... I got a new K&N intake for $270 and it comes with a bridge and everything.
Many do and do not believe in the ram air effect. I am not sure myself. If your after good dyno numbers, the Varraram wont make a difference. Just depends on what your after.
Many do and do not believe in the ram air effect. I am not sure myself. If your after good dyno numbers, the Varraram wont make a difference. Just depends on what your after.
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I probably wouldn't spend $100 for a power duct. I don't think you'll gain any real performance with one over what you already have.
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