Question on air intakes?
09-06-2018, 12:26 PM
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Question on air intakes?
02 LS1 stock coupe, what will be the best scenario of intake setups, i'm not looking for cheap way, looking at the best option setup.
1.Blackwing intake with the fog light covers open ZO6 screens more air going up to intake.
2.Callaway honker with fog light covers open ZO6 screens more cooling power for engine.
3.Vararam intake
1.Blackwing intake with the fog light covers open ZO6 screens more air going up to intake.
2.Callaway honker with fog light covers open ZO6 screens more cooling power for engine.
3.Vararam intake
09-06-2018, 01:05 PM
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I vote Vararam or Callaway for best performance gains. I wouldn't expect much from just swapping the intake to begin with though. I just finished installing the Callaway Honker myself, very well made and fits like an OEM piece. I was extremely pleased with the quality. As far as the Vararam quality, from what I have personally seen and heard, it can be pretty bad at times. In my opinion, the Callaway was worth the cost.
09-06-2018, 01:27 PM
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Vararam !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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VaraRam Industries (09-10-2018)
09-06-2018, 01:28 PM
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Covered many times... but here goes.
Blackwing/K&N/Airraid etc, all provide a larger surface area than stock.
Callaway uses cold air from in front of rad. IMO this can both get hot radiated air off the rad (mostly off stop), and reduce the needed air for the rad.
Vararam has the potential for hydrolock, so again IMO (and others have posted actual occurrences), this is only suitable if you are crazy careful about any deep waters. Not worth it.
None of these will provide any substantial HP increase, especially SOTP noticable.
Blackwing/K&N/Airraid etc, all provide a larger surface area than stock.
Callaway uses cold air from in front of rad. IMO this can both get hot radiated air off the rad (mostly off stop), and reduce the needed air for the rad.
Vararam has the potential for hydrolock, so again IMO (and others have posted actual occurrences), this is only suitable if you are crazy careful about any deep waters. Not worth it.
None of these will provide any substantial HP increase, especially SOTP noticable.
09-06-2018, 01:32 PM
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1/4 mile/AutoX
Covered many times... but here goes.
Blackwing/K&N/Airraid etc, all provide a larger surface area than stock.
Callaway uses cold air from in front of rad. IMO this can both get hot radiated air off the rad (mostly off stop), and reduce the needed air for the rad.
Vararam has the potential for hydrolock, so again IMO (and others have posted actual occurrences), this is only suitable if you are crazy careful about any deep waters. Not worth it.
None of these will provide any substantial HP increase, especially SOTP noticable.
Blackwing/K&N/Airraid etc, all provide a larger surface area than stock.
Callaway uses cold air from in front of rad. IMO this can both get hot radiated air off the rad (mostly off stop), and reduce the needed air for the rad.
Vararam has the potential for hydrolock, so again IMO (and others have posted actual occurrences), this is only suitable if you are crazy careful about any deep waters. Not worth it.
None of these will provide any substantial HP increase, especially SOTP noticable.
wrong !! I could feel the difference right away with the Vararam !!!! top tuners also say it's the best performer !!!! I drive mine though all weather and NEVER had any issues sucking in water ?????
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09-06-2018, 02:00 PM
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The Vararam is generally listed as the best for any performance gains, followed by the Callaway. Both are true cold air intakes. The Vararam has been noted to have fitment issues, but once installed works well.
I have have a Blackwing on my car and for ease of installation (plus price), it’s hard to beat. I can’t say it gives a noticeable performance increase, but it is better than stock IMO.
I have have a Blackwing on my car and for ease of installation (plus price), it’s hard to beat. I can’t say it gives a noticeable performance increase, but it is better than stock IMO.
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09-06-2018, 02:09 PM
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Covered many times... but here goes.
Blackwing/K&N/Airraid etc, all provide a larger surface area than stock.
Callaway uses cold air from in front of rad. IMO this can both get hot radiated air off the rad (mostly off stop), and reduce the needed air for the rad.
Vararam has the potential for hydrolock, so again IMO (and others have posted actual occurrences), this is only suitable if you are crazy careful about any deep waters. Not worth it.
None of these will provide any substantial HP increase, especially SOTP noticable.
Blackwing/K&N/Airraid etc, all provide a larger surface area than stock.
Callaway uses cold air from in front of rad. IMO this can both get hot radiated air off the rad (mostly off stop), and reduce the needed air for the rad.
Vararam has the potential for hydrolock, so again IMO (and others have posted actual occurrences), this is only suitable if you are crazy careful about any deep waters. Not worth it.
None of these will provide any substantial HP increase, especially SOTP noticable.
09-06-2018, 02:10 PM
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09-06-2018, 02:14 PM
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The Vararam is generally listed as the best for any performance gains, followed by the Callaway. Both are true cold air intakes. The Vararam has been noted to have fitment issues, but once installed works well.
I have have a Blackwing on my car and for ease of installation (plus price), it’s hard to beat. I can’t say it gives a noticeable performance increase, but it is better than stock IMO.
I have have a Blackwing on my car and for ease of installation (plus price), it’s hard to beat. I can’t say it gives a noticeable performance increase, but it is better than stock IMO.
09-06-2018, 02:28 PM
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You could hear, thus maybe feel... just my opinion.
Most tuners are also sellers.
That said, I do believe it is the best design for HP, but feel anyone considering it should know there is potential for hydrolock.
For me, maybe an extra 10HP is not worth a potential motor rebuild. I do DD my car regardless of weather for 3 seasons however.
09-06-2018, 02:28 PM
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09-06-2018, 02:35 PM
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1/4 mile/AutoX
Not wrong, just an opinion like yours.
You could hear, thus maybe feel... just my opinion.
Most tuners are also sellers.
That said, I do believe it is the best design for HP, but feel anyone considering it should know there is potential for hydrolock.
For me, maybe an extra 10HP is not worth a potential motor rebuild. I do DD my car regardless of weather for 3 seasons however.
You could hear, thus maybe feel... just my opinion.
Most tuners are also sellers.
That said, I do believe it is the best design for HP, but feel anyone considering it should know there is potential for hydrolock.
For me, maybe an extra 10HP is not worth a potential motor rebuild. I do DD my car regardless of weather for 3 seasons however.
do you have a Vararam ???? have you just installed one and drove the car ????? I could feel a big difference+ 10 hp or more !!!!! ram air has always been a HP plus !!!!!
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09-06-2018, 03:23 PM
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09-06-2018, 05:42 PM
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09-06-2018, 05:42 PM
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I have a Vararam. Everything I've ready says they are the best. However....access to the air filter is not the easiest thing.
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SpeedRacerMach (09-12-2018)
09-06-2018, 05:59 PM
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Go Vararam if the cosmetic issues don't bother you.
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