People with Vararams...just
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Originally Posted by EB20003
Yes, I recall when you stated
You lost because you broke out by .025 seconds you say.
In your system of mathematics which number is larger 2.5 X ten to the negative 2..... or 7.0 X ten to the negative 4?
You lost because you broke out by .025 seconds you say.
In your system of mathematics which number is larger 2.5 X ten to the negative 2..... or 7.0 X ten to the negative 4?
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Originally Posted by Korreck
Just what I said, most guys know BS when they see it.
And we spotted this load of BS right away.
: Originally posted by Korreck
And many, if not most of our races are decided by a few thousandths of a second. After running consistantly Sunday I lost because I broke out by .025
And many, if not most of our races are decided by a few thousandths of a second. After running consistantly Sunday I lost because I broke out by .025
Sounds better than saying that you lost by 2.5/100.
Lose by nearly 3 one hundreths of a second and discuss thousandths. Sort of like getting a "1,000 cent" parking ticket. Sounds better than a $10 parking ticket.
You ought to be in politics. I am sure that you could convince us that when you really break it down......... the $427 billion federal deficit...... is really only a "few" pennies.
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From: Cape Coral FL
Originally Posted by Sandra Bigwoode
You're not one of those people who remove their Corvette's PCV and fit 'catch cans' to trap the excess oil that is sucked into the intake plenum from the crankcase, are you... ? =;-]
and added a second AMW catch can 
between the throttle body and the valve cover vent. Now none of the oil from my PCV system gets into my intake. The tops of my pistons are clean. What did I do wrong? 
Oh yeah, I also run a VaraRam with the K&N filter, but something must be wrong with that too. I lost .3 secs and picked up 4mph in my 1/4 mile times. It must have been the weather. It was probably more oily out that day.
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Originally Posted by ArKay99
chuckster may not be, but I am. I even went as far as changing out my horrible 99 PCV system and installed the slightly less horrible LS6 PCV system. Then to completely screw myself I put an AMW catch can in line with my PCV feed. Then I bought a set of LS6 valve covers and removed the oil baffles and painted them 'red' and added a second AMW catch can between the throttle body and the valve cover vent. Now none of the oil from my PCV system gets into my intake. The tops of my pistons are clean. What did I do wrong?
Oh yeah, I also run a VaraRam with the K&N filter, but something must be wrong with that too. I lost .3 secs and picked up 4mph in my 1/4 mile times. It must have been the weather. It was probably more oily out that day.
and added a second AMW catch can between the throttle body and the valve cover vent. Now none of the oil from my PCV system gets into my intake. The tops of my pistons are clean. What did I do wrong? Oh yeah, I also run a VaraRam with the K&N filter, but something must be wrong with that too. I lost .3 secs and picked up 4mph in my 1/4 mile times. It must have been the weather. It was probably more oily out that day.
BTW, what was your lower ET?
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by Korreck
OK, we're waiting on the weather info. Weather could cause you're lower ET. What was the temp, humidity, da,... ? Can you post the time slips please.
BTW, what was your lower ET?
BTW, what was your lower ET?
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Originally Posted by shurite44
I think the vararam must have majical powers to change the weather. Everytime someone uses one they lose three tenths due to weather.
Using the Vararam, you are guaranteed to never run at a DA higher than before you installed it. And guaranteed to never run on a poorly prepared strip.
Otherwise, how else are you going to be able to get those improved times?
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Originally Posted by EB20003
And we spotted this load of BS right away.
Well I guess if you are an optimist a few could be anywhere from 1/1000 all the way up to 99/1000.
Sounds better than saying that you lost by 2.5/100.
Lose by nearly 3 one hundreths of a second and discuss thousandths. Sort of like getting a "1,000 cent" parking ticket. Sounds better than a $10 parking ticket.
You ought to be in politics. I am sure that you could convince us that when you really break it down......... the $427 billion federal deficit...... is really only a "few" pennies.
When you coming up? Check E-Town sched for Aug 6. It's Corvette day. You and the Mrs are welcome to stay at our place. I'll setup the motor home for ya.
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From: Sunshine State
Originally Posted by shurite44
I think the vararam must have majical powers to change the weather. Everytime someone uses one they lose three tenths due to weather.
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Originally Posted by boosted_z06
You have never proved once that vararam does anything better then any airfilter that outside air is being routed to and to own one you have to clean it several times a year when other filters like the Blackwing is cleaned every couple of years.
What has been proven is countless of their foam filters coming apart when other well known brands are NOT.
If the vararam was so great then how come GM selected the Donaldson Blackwing as the stock filter for the 2006 Z06 ?
Which also makes this filter a GM approved filter that would not effect warranty.
Oiling a filter is more to trap water out and not dirt and most people over oil filter causing engine and A4 failures.
If someone has to buy a vararam, can the filter and buy a K&N then they might as well just keep the stock one and direct outside air to it and save a whole lot of money and cleaning time
What has been proven is countless of their foam filters coming apart when other well known brands are NOT.
If the vararam was so great then how come GM selected the Donaldson Blackwing as the stock filter for the 2006 Z06 ?
Which also makes this filter a GM approved filter that would not effect warranty.
Oiling a filter is more to trap water out and not dirt and most people over oil filter causing engine and A4 failures.
If someone has to buy a vararam, can the filter and buy a K&N then they might as well just keep the stock one and direct outside air to it and save a whole lot of money and cleaning time
Interesting. I was unaware that the Blackwing had been chosen as the stock filter for the new Z06. Can you provide a link or a source?
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Originally Posted by Korreck
That's 25 thousands of a second. Sat I won by 7 ten thousands of a second. Another guy won by 11 ten thousands of a sec. You can't admit when you're wrong. Just like the Vararam. I'm sorry you wasted your money and can't admit it. That's OK. You're still a good guy in my book.
When you coming up? Check E-Town sched for Aug 6. It's Corvette day. You and the Mrs are welcome to stay at our place. I'll setup the motor home for ya.
When you coming up? Check E-Town sched for Aug 6. It's Corvette day. You and the Mrs are welcome to stay at our place. I'll setup the motor home for ya.
)But seriously, it is looking like a trip to ECS in Aug or Sept. They are steep but from what I have learned so far in speaking with them over the phone and hearing from some of theiir other customers, they are my best option. I'll holler if I get the chance.
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From: Cape Coral FL
Originally Posted by Korreck
I have yet to see anybody post data. Just performance claims.
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Originally Posted by EB20003
Interesting. I was unaware that the Blackwing had been chosen as the stock filter for the new Z06. Can you provide a link or a source?
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Originally Posted by George8211
They didn't use a Blackwing....
They used a Donaldson Air Filter.
They used a Donaldson Air Filter.
If the vararam was so great then how come GM selected the Donaldson Blackwing as the stock filter for the 2006 Z06 ?
Which also makes this filter a GM approved filter that would not effect warranty.
Which also makes this filter a GM approved filter that would not effect warranty.
Any oiled filter can effect your warranty if issues arise secondary to over oiling it.
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From: Nr London England
Originally Posted by EB20003
Why not take it a step further?
If the filter is saturated with dirt, then I would wonder just how much dirt got past it.
I mean after all, if I am looking at an absolutely filthy foam filter, then I am looking at the dirt that actually was "unfortunate enough to get "caught" by that good for nothing foam filter..
Who knows how much "lucky dirt" actually got past that pathetic foam filter.
Why wouldn't you worry just as much if you saw a dirty foam filter as you would if you were to see a clean one?
If the filter is saturated with dirt, then I would wonder just how much dirt got past it.
I mean after all, if I am looking at an absolutely filthy foam filter, then I am looking at the dirt that actually was "unfortunate enough to get "caught" by that good for nothing foam filter..
Who knows how much "lucky dirt" actually got past that pathetic foam filter.
Why wouldn't you worry just as much if you saw a dirty foam filter as you would if you were to see a clean one?
If there was dirt/dust in the filter then at least you have visual conformation that its working, to an extent.
If its really filthy then the question should not be
"how much dirt got past?"
"but why is so much dirt reaching the filter, maybe the air intake ducts need repositioning?"
After a recent off roading day in my Discovery I checked the filter and it was filthy, but then again I had been wading thru water that was 3-4' deep mud and water. There is also an exhaust manifold casket which had blown so there was a lot of soot (diesel) on the filter too. I'm sure it didn't stop everything but by seeing what it did stop was reassuring.
Well reassuring enough to keep the stock filter setup instead of the aftermarket foam one that could be used instead.
Last edited by 300bhp/ton; Jul 13, 2005 at 08:33 AM.
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Originally Posted by George8211
They didn't use a Blackwing....
They used a Donaldson Air Filter.
They used a Donaldson Air Filter.
Same design, same vendor and as it says they got 20% more airflow so its not some paper filter nor some cheap foam one.
