K&N and Vararam
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From: RI
K&N and Vararam
Just installed a K&N filter in my Vararam intake and it fit perfect. I ordered it last week from LAPD along with the velocity stack and hood seal. Have to try it out tomorrow to see if there is a difference. Hoping to pick up some throttle response with the velocity stack.
Melting Slicks
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From: NY- 2013 Corvette Challenge Champion-2013 Index Combo Champion 2015 CC/MM Champion
St. Jude Donor '07
Got my K&N filter for vararam yesterday from LAPD,puttin on this weekend.I hear the velocity stack is a waste of money.
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From: Chicago IL
FWIW I just got my vararam from West Coast Corvettes and they include the K&N filter for the same price everyone else sells it for with the non-K&N filter. I called WCC after I placed the order to make sure they gave me the baja filter when they told me about the K&N. Very nice experience ordering from them!
I have had my new '04 for a year and just turned 4000 miles so I've gotten used to the power and the way it drives. I could not believe the increase in power after installing the vararam!! Now I have not had the opportunity to compare it to any of the other popular brands on the market, but I absolutely love the power increase! My car has only seen rain one time for 10 minutes so I am not concerned about the hydro-lock possibility as much as I would be if it were a daily driver.
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I have had my new '04 for a year and just turned 4000 miles so I've gotten used to the power and the way it drives. I could not believe the increase in power after installing the vararam!! Now I have not had the opportunity to compare it to any of the other popular brands on the market, but I absolutely love the power increase! My car has only seen rain one time for 10 minutes so I am not concerned about the hydro-lock possibility as much as I would be if it were a daily driver.
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From: Idabel OK
Originally Posted by MagikMan
I dropped .4 in the 1/8 with just the vararam.
Very nice! Since we're on the subject, what filter were you using? Is your car an auto or M6? Were the conditions and 60fts similar? What was the MPH increase? Thanks for the info
eric
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From: Lake Norman NC
Truthfully I don't think that the Filter fits all that great. For one, you have to trim it to get it in there. For two, it leaves gaps that air can easily go around the filter just like on the Baja one. It will filter better but you have to make sure the air is having to go through the filter b/c otherwise it is just going to flow through the least restrictive route.
I know others have done this as well but after trimming it I took some clear silicone caulk and sealed the edges so that the air had to pass through the filter. You can still clean the filter by removing the Vararam lid and washing it out. Just a thought!
I know others have done this as well but after trimming it I took some clear silicone caulk and sealed the edges so that the air had to pass through the filter. You can still clean the filter by removing the Vararam lid and washing it out. Just a thought!
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From: Chicago IL
Originally Posted by rws.1
What is the filter number for the K&N that perfectly fits the Vararam..?
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Originally Posted by MHVette
Truthfully I don't think that the Filter fits all that great. For one, you have to trim it to get it in there. For two, it leaves gaps that air can easily go around the filter just like on the Baja one. It will filter better but you have to make sure the air is having to go through the filter b/c otherwise it is just going to flow through the least restrictive route.
I bought the G-Timer GT2 performance device and did some runs while stock, then after a B&B PRT & x-pipe, so my next run will be with the vararam installed and then another with the predator program installed. I will post the results when done. Best time after the cat back system so far was 13.15 @ 105.
Last edited by JPlatt50; Sep 23, 2005 at 10:52 AM.
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From: Bear Delaware
Originally Posted by SRQC5
this is a little off topic, but thought you guys would know..is there any way to install a vararam B2 without jacking or lifting the car?
Melting Slicks
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From: NY- 2013 Corvette Challenge Champion-2013 Index Combo Champion 2015 CC/MM Champion
St. Jude Donor '07
Part # for K&N filter- 33-2522.Go to LAPD's web site they have it.I read on the forum somewhere that vararam is coming out with a perfect fit filter,the company who makes the green filters is making them I think.
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From: Vancouver WA
Originally Posted by TEAMSTERPAUL
Part # for K&N filter- 33-2522.Go to LAPD's web site they have it.I read on the forum somewhere that vararam is coming out with a perfect fit filter,the company who makes the green filters is making them I think.