Blackwing, Halltech, Vararam question
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Blackwing, Halltech, Vararam question
Is there a problem with Blackwing, Halltech, Vararam type intakes that have an open element getting wet when you drive in the rain or is this a non issue...
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I have the Blackwing on my car and have driven it in the rain a number of times. Absolutely no problems at all. I do have the hood seal which I suppose does help keep some water from going onto the filter.
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Driving in normal rain is NOT an issue.
The Vararam could be an issue if you submerge the nose of the car in deep standing water.. Just driving in normal rain is not a problem.
The Vararam could be an issue if you submerge the nose of the car in deep standing water.. Just driving in normal rain is not a problem.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I have the Blackwing on my car and have driven it in the rain a number of times. Absolutely no problems at all. I do have the hood seal which I suppose does help keep some water from going onto the filter.
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I have the Halltech Stinger, with the cut out for fresh air...if by chance I was gonna be in rain, I have a plastic shield that I slide under the filter covering the opening 
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Originally Posted by Scratch
I have the Halltech Stinger, with the cut out for fresh air...if by chance I was gonna be in rain, I have a plastic shield that I slide under the filter covering the opening
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Originally Posted by Scratch
I have the Halltech Stinger, with the cut out for fresh air...if by chance I was gonna be in rain, I have a plastic shield that I slide under the filter covering the opening
I have a roll of tape in my car, painters tape, used mainly for behind the wheels on track days to protect the paint BUT also will use that same tape to cover up the 2 intake opening used by the Vararam should I ever be out when very heavy rain is predicted. Most likely will NEVER happen, but I have the tape as a back up to my bad luck.
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Originally Posted by noel48
Vararam here.No problem even with the downpour at the Kerbeck Toys for Tots run
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Originally Posted by Glennm27
Good Idea Tony. Now that's using your head.
I have a roll of tape in my car, painters tape, used mainly for behind the wheels on track days to protect the paint BUT also will use that same tape to cover up the 2 intake opening used by the Vararam should I ever be out when very heavy rain is predicted. Most likely will NEVER happen, but I have the tape as a back up to my bad luck.
I have a roll of tape in my car, painters tape, used mainly for behind the wheels on track days to protect the paint BUT also will use that same tape to cover up the 2 intake opening used by the Vararam should I ever be out when very heavy rain is predicted. Most likely will NEVER happen, but I have the tape as a back up to my bad luck.
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Originally Posted by Willfulone
Is there a problem with Blackwing, Halltech, Vararam type intakes that have an open element getting wet when you drive in the rain or is this a non issue...
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The Vararam (and the Halltech TRAP and Tunnel Ram) are "bottom feeders". Under normal conditions (i.e. rain), that's not a problem. It's only a problem when you drive through deep standing water, then it can be a BIG problem. Under those conditions, they can draw water into the cylinders creating a condition known as "hydro-lock". Water doesn't compress. That means when the piston tries to go up in a cylinder filled with water, it can't and something has to give. This usually results in a broken crankshaft.
