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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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What website should i buy my vararam intake from?
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 11:44 AM
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I'd shop them all and buy it from the one that offers the best price.
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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This is the best deal I have found.

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...assified=false
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 12:05 PM
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I am buying it from corvettes of Houston.
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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I wouldn't buy one period
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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Why?
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They really only help above 100 mph. How much time do you spend in that area?
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My intake air temps are out of control I can guarantee this will help them.
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COH is a good vendor - good luck with the Vararam.
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Why?
They are restrictive until the ram effect occurs above 100mph. A Calaway or K&N will give more power all around, and most importantly on the low end. More air is better than cold air.
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More hot air is not better. Thanks for the help I am going with vararam. Just ordered it from corvettes of Houston.
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Notaustin
More hot air is not better. Thanks for the help I am going with vararam. Just ordered it from corvettes of Houston.
Very informed response. Enjoy your Vararam
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Notaustin
I am buying it from corvettes of Houston.
Talk to Matt there in parts
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 11:24 PM
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I have read a lot and have already decided on vararam. All I wanted to know what was a good vendor.

Nuke you are not helping

The new VR-B2 unit is the third generation of our record setting VR-B2 system. This ram air system is over 110% efficient which allows the system to build manifold pressure at very low road speeds. This will improve acceleration which will lead decreased zero to 60 times as tested by Vette magazine. Our system will decrease you 1/4 mile times by 3/10ths - 1/2 second, Guaranteed!! or we will buy it back!
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Our system will decrease you 1/4 mile times by 3/10ths - 1/2 second, Guaranteed!! or we will buy it back!
Just like any system and a tune will do. Thanks for the nasty PM. No I will not suck on anything you offer me. I'll remember this when you need help in the future.
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You haven't helped anything. You came Into my thread and sh*t on the cai you new I was purchasing I wouldn't take help from you.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by NukeC5
Thanks for the nasty PM. No I will not suck on anything you offer me. I'll remember this when you need help in the future.
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You haven't helped anything. You came Into my thread and sh*t on the cai you new I was purchasing I wouldn't take help from you.
Or maybe he's trying to help you save money?

I like that you quoted the manufacture's advertisement. I hear K&N says their drop in filters add 15HP. And you would save $250!
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Or maybe he's trying to help you save money?

I like that you quoted the manufacture's advertisement. I hear K&N says their drop in filters add 15HP. And you would save $250!
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