Vararam VR-2B
Burning Brakes
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From: Houston, Tx
Originally Posted by speedyboy
I am thinking to get one but how is it with rein
Thanks speedyboy
Thanks speedyboy
The day mine was completed we had one of those heavy Houston rains. I drove 55 miles home in the pouring rain, following other vehicles throwing water froom their tail, and drove in standing water that at times was 2 to 3 inches.
While I was a bit nervous the Vette survived none the worse for the wear. I checked the air intakes when I got home and other than being damp at the front , no real water in them.
While I wouldn't drive through a foot deep puddle I think the concern of getting water in the engine is not a huge issue. Just use some common sense.
Burning Brakes
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From: Houston, Tx
Originally Posted by noel48
I installed screens because I don't want leaves sucked in 
Do you have fog lights, if so how does the screen effect them?
Do he screens have any effect on the amount of air that is going to the intake?
Drifting
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From: insta: falla7
Originally Posted by Ron H
The day mine was completed we had one of those heavy Houston rains. I drove 55 miles home in the pouring rain, following other vehicles throwing water froom their tail, and drove in standing water that at times was 2 to 3 inches.
While I was a bit nervous the Vette survived none the worse for the wear. I checked the air intakes when I got home and other than being damp at the front , no real water in them.
While I wouldn't drive through a foot deep puddle I think the concern of getting water in the engine is not a huge issue. Just use some common sense.
While I was a bit nervous the Vette survived none the worse for the wear. I checked the air intakes when I got home and other than being damp at the front , no real water in them.
While I wouldn't drive through a foot deep puddle I think the concern of getting water in the engine is not a huge issue. Just use some common sense.
but i don't know how is it with 10 hours 
driving 65 mile and some time i get really bad rain in the way . 
Speedyboy
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From: Wichita KS
Originally Posted by Ron H
I had mine installed last week. Great mod!!!!
Ron!
Did you use the filter that came with it or did you swap it out for another. After I ordered the system, Shawn from LAPD told me they have better screens than the others but they only come with thier systems and not sold seperately! Should have did my research first!
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From: Killeen TX
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Originally Posted by Ron H
Did you install screens from a Z06? If so how are they mounted?
Do you have fog lights, if so how does the screen effect them?
Do he screens have any effect on the amount of air that is going to the intake?
Do you have fog lights, if so how does the screen effect them?
Do he screens have any effect on the amount of air that is going to the intake?
Burning Brakes
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From: Houston, Tx
Originally Posted by freemanjc
Ron!
Did you use the filter that came with it or did you swap it out for another. After I ordered the system, Shawn from LAPD told me they have better screens than the others but they only come with thier systems and not sold seperately! Should have did my research first!
Did you use the filter that came with it or did you swap it out for another. After I ordered the system, Shawn from LAPD told me they have better screens than the others but they only come with thier systems and not sold seperately! Should have did my research first!
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From: Charlotte NC
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I installed my B2 about a month ago. (actually owned the car for 16 hours (9 of those was to drive it back) before I started the mod process...lol)
This weekend I ordered a set of Z06 screens from a CF member.. for looks and function (seems like alot of leaves/debris getting sucked in...)
Mark
This weekend I ordered a set of Z06 screens from a CF member.. for looks and function (seems like alot of leaves/debris getting sucked in...)
Mark
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From: Madison (Huntsville) Alabama
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Who's doing the installation for you? A local shop? What'd they charge?
And ... one ad I saw (might've been LAPD) claimed a 40 HP increase with the Vararam ... can you tell any difference?
Does the filter have to be changed regularly, or can it be cleaned?
Is the car louder (mine's plenty loud now with the Borlas ... wouldn't want to add to it)?
And ... one ad I saw (might've been LAPD) claimed a 40 HP increase with the Vararam ... can you tell any difference?
Does the filter have to be changed regularly, or can it be cleaned?
Is the car louder (mine's plenty loud now with the Borlas ... wouldn't want to add to it)?
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From: Charlotte NC
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There are alot of vendors selling the screens or you can type Z06 screens on ebay and you'll get a handful.
Just becareful, some of the ones on ebay are cheap imitations made out of cheaper material without edging, etc, etc...
Mark
Just becareful, some of the ones on ebay are cheap imitations made out of cheaper material without edging, etc, etc...
Mark
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Nice mod to do. The filter that comes with it will do just fine. Hope you get the performance out of it you expect.
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Here is a K & N that fits the VR1B, I think the filter size is the same for the VR2B but I would check to be sure.
http://www.performanceintl.com/shop/...522+&submit=Go
http://www.performanceintl.com/shop/...522+&submit=Go