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Old Feb 25, 2023 | 05:32 PM
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Hi guys. I've decided to buy a VaraRam setup for my 2000 C5. Any suggestions on where to purchase it? Thanks for any help....
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Old Feb 25, 2023 | 07:51 PM
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Hi guys. I've decided to buy a VaraRam setup for my 2000 C5. Any suggestions on where to purchase it? Thanks for any help....
Very good decision - you'll reap the benefits of TRUE cold air induction.
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Hi guys. I've decided to buy a VaraRam setup for my 2000 C5. Any suggestions on where to purchase it? Thanks for any help....
Hey grinder, I've not purchased from this place, so can't comment on customer service, but they seem to have the best price I could find on the VR B2 and power duct combo at $410.85 shipped.

https://www.cspracing.com/cart.php?s...d-a462a5a70168

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Hey grinder, I've not purchased from this place, so can't comment on customer service, but they seem to have the best price I could find on the VR B2 and power duct combo at $410.85 shipped.

https://www.cspracing.com/cart.php?s...d-a462a5a70168
Thanks guys. FWIW......It was you, Johnny, who pushed me forward on this. After I sent you pic of my intake setup, you mentioned, correctly, that it's ugly, lol!! I mentioned months ago it sucked, so your .02 means it's unanimous, lol!!! I mean, let's face it, dropping a built LS7 into a C5, and keeping the stock C5 airbridge and 85mm MAF must be leaving some power on the table!! As much as I hate to spend the $$$, I'm going with an MSD intake, too. Changing to all the above should net me 25-30fwhp, at least. Again, thanks for the push and info, guys.
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Thought I'd check this place out. VERY surprised at pricing. Airbridge is on sale for $79.98-$50 off!! The rest of the Vararam package is also on sale for $80 off at $258.95! Just hope they're legitimate!! Anyone here done business with CSPRacing??
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I bought mine from Southern, six years ago, about $300.00 complete.
I see free shipping and maybe a discount code $360.00
https://www.southerncarparts.com/cor...ram-p-314.html

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Thanks guys. FWIW......It was you, Johnny, who pushed me forward on this. After I sent you pic of my intake setup, you mentioned, correctly, that it's ugly, lol!! I mentioned months ago it sucked, so your .02 means it's unanimous, lol!!! I mean, let's face it, dropping a built LS7 into a C5, and keeping the stock C5 airbridge and 85mm MAF must be leaving some power on the table!! As much as I hate to spend the $$$, I'm going with an MSD intake, too. Changing to all the above should net me 25-30fwhp, at least. Again, thanks for the push and info, guys.
Oh boy...Me and my big mouth! I can be a good or bad influence (depending on how you look at it). If you listen to me you and your money will soon be parted. That I can almost say for certain.

A new TB with the MSD intake will be a great addition. I'm sure you will be happy with the results of that combo. Just remember you won't see additional power on the dyno from the Vararam.

As mentioned I've never dealt with CSP (Complete Street Performance) but they have a big YouTube presence and the owner is the Tuner for Mike/ Street Speed 717's ZR1. So thinking they should be good to go.






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Originally Posted by pjdbm
I bought mine from Southern, six years ago, about $300.00 complete.
I see free shipping and maybe a discount code $360.00
https://www.southerncarparts.com/cor...ram-p-314.html
Good find! It's even cheaper from Southern Car Parts. Looks like it's about $392 with the duct including ground shipping at $0.00.
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Originally Posted by Johnny Hardcore
Oh boy...Me and my big mouth! I can be a good or bad influence (depending on how you look at it). If you listen to me you and your money will soon be parted. That I can almost say for certain.

A new TB with the MSD intake will be a great addition. I'm sure you will be happy with the results of that combo. Just remember you won't see additional power on the dyno from the Vararam.

As mentioned I've never dealt with CSP (Complete Street Performance) but they have a big YouTube presence and the owner is the Tuner for Mike/ Street Speed 717's ZR1. So thinking they should be good to go.

https://youtu.be/RPT89cwgEuE
Nah, it's all good. When you're right, you're right!! It's frigging UGLY!! With performance to match!!! I'm starting to look at my car as a potential buyer. What would I pick apart? THAT would be the first thing I'd be picking!! That company you linked that youve never done business with.....Price seems almost too good to be true. The airbridge for $80??!! Never seen it that low before. The rest for $259.00 seems pretty darn good, too. With inflation like it is, it seems like $339.00 for the thing is pretty cheap in 2023!
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Nah, it's all good. When you're right, you're right!! It's frigging UGLY!! With performance to match!!! I'm starting to look at my car as a potential buyer. What would I pick apart? THAT would be the first thing I'd be picking!! That company you linked that youve never done business with.....Price seems almost too good to be true. The airbridge for $80??!! Never seen it that low before. The rest for $259.00 seems pretty darn good, too. With inflation like it is, it seems like $339.00 for the thing is pretty cheap in 2023!
See post #6 above. PJDM found it for even less. And he's purchased from Southern Car Parts before.
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