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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 06:28 AM
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Hi Can someone tell me about this system where? how to? is it easy to install? and so on

I broke a clip on my stock air box and was thinking of getting an after market intead of stock I need some of your expert advise. I was able to jury rig the air box and its fine for now I just pulled the flat wire threw the reamining clip and took off the latch on that side seems to be fine that way

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This is the best intake out IMO. You will have some who say that this intake isn't good or it takes on water but that is . I've had mine for a while and have nothing but the highest praises for it. I've also seen HUGE number increases at the track because of it.

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It does take a while to install but it's worth it. I'm glad I went with the Vararam but I did notice some dirt getting past my baja filter. I went ahead and replaced it and sealed in the K&N filter. I could tell a difference and I have had zero problems with water!
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It does take a while to install but it's worth it. I'm glad I went with the Vararam but I did notice some dirt getting past my baja filter. I went ahead and replaced it and sealed in the K&N filter. I could tell a difference and I have had zero problems with water!
Make sure you get the K&N filter and you're set!
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It does take a while to install but it's worth it. I'm glad I went with the Vararam but I did notice some dirt getting past my baja filter. I went ahead and replaced it and sealed in the K&N filter. I could tell a difference and I have had zero problems with water!

Seal it in with silicone
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The only thing I would caution with the VR that I never saw mentioned is hood clearance if using a bigger MAF. I installed my VR after I had been running the SLP meter and never noticed that it had been touching the hood. It wore through the insulation and started chewing through the hood.
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