Happy with Vararam!
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From: The Arid Sunny Desert
Originally Posted by vettekid85
Installed my vararam today on my stock A4 vert. My fastest time before the install was 13.86 at 104. Tonight I ran 13.36 at 109. Very happy with the results! Just wanted you all to know.
Congrats on the new found power
Any idea which vendor has the best price on the new updated unit? 
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From: Dallas/Grand Prairie Texas
Originally Posted by vettekid85
8.83@84 was my 1/8 mile time.
What are stock rear end gears? Thats what I have. What would you recomend?
What are stock rear end gears? Thats what I have. What would you recomend?
I've heard a lot of the 2.73's are running in the upper 13.7-13.8's and the 3.15's are running closer to 13.4-13.5's in the 1/4.
Mine's the 3.15's and bone stock I ran a 8.7xx in the 1/8 and after my vararam I ran a 8.53 with a 2.1 60 ft.
I haven't had it at the 1/4 track yet, it's not open to street racers for the rest of this season.
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From: Vancouver WA
Originally Posted by Pewtavert
Congrats on the new found power Any idea which vendor has the best price on the new updated unit?
Any idea which vendor has the best price on the new updated unit? Do a search for Vettetech81. He has good deals on the Vararam.
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by vettekid85
It took me about 4 hours to install. Im still a newb, but I'm learn quick.
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Originally Posted by Pewtavert
Congrats on the new found power Any idea which vendor has the best price on the new updated unit?
Any idea which vendor has the best price on the new updated unit? I bought mine from www.tbyrnemotorsports.com, but it was on sale at the time.
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Originally Posted by JoshVette
Well, the 6-speeds come with 3.42's and the Auto's come with either 2.73's or 3.15's.
I've heard a lot of the 2.73's are running in the upper 13.7-13.8's and the 3.15's are running closer to 13.4-13.5's in the 1/4.
Mine's the 3.15's and bone stock I ran a 8.7xx in the 1/8 and after my vararam I ran a 8.53 with a 2.1 60 ft.
I haven't had it at the 1/4 track yet, it's not open to street racers for the rest of this season.
I've heard a lot of the 2.73's are running in the upper 13.7-13.8's and the 3.15's are running closer to 13.4-13.5's in the 1/4.
Mine's the 3.15's and bone stock I ran a 8.7xx in the 1/8 and after my vararam I ran a 8.53 with a 2.1 60 ft.
I haven't had it at the 1/4 track yet, it's not open to street racers for the rest of this season.
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From: Dallas/Grand Prairie Texas
Originally Posted by vettekid85
I think I've got the 2.73's because I was running high 13's.
Let us know what you find out.
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From: Dallas/Grand Prairie Texas
Originally Posted by DPG
look for vettetech81 as posted before. Rick is a very good guy and thats where I got mine from. I am really happy with the vararam.
Dave
Dave
That is where I got mine too.
Me three.. 
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I know everyone who has purchased a kit from me has really liked the kit and the performance it has given them. I am currently working on installing one in Theresa's 02' you can check out the pics as the progress goes, right now it's not a rush project with all the family things going on at home but anyway check it out and check back as I finish it up.
http://www.rickanthonymotorsports.ne...topic.php?t=53
BTW we have the kits on sale right now for $310 with free shipping.
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http://www.rickanthonymotorsports.ne...topic.php?t=53
BTW we have the kits on sale right now for $310 with free shipping.
-=Rick
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From: Hollywood FL
Originally Posted by vettekid85
I think I've got the 2.73's because I was running high 13's.
? how come i ran low 13's with my 2.73's ?
Last edited by Slow Vette; Oct 11, 2005 at 11:36 PM.
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BTW Thanks guys for choosing to purchase from me, and for the pos. feed back! Like I always say, without you I wouldn't be here. SEND ME SOME PICS of your cars! at some point when I have time I will be redoing the customer video again and can use all the pics for the slide show I can get.
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Originally Posted by Slow Vette
somethings not quite right, a vette with 2.73's running high 13's ? how come i ran low 13's with my 2.73's ?
? how come i ran low 13's with my 2.73's ?I do have 2.73's, I just checked today. When you ran it on the track did you put it in overdrive? I was running mine in overdrive, and I tried running it through the gears and my times were about the same. I put it in third after I installed the Vararam. I don't know if that would have made a big difference though. My tires also have very little tread on them, but my new ones came in today, and I'll probably put them on this weekend.
Anyone have any input on the best tires for 18's rear and 17's front? Just for future reference.
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From: Hollywood FL
Originally Posted by vettekid85
I do have 2.73's, I just checked today. When you ran it on the track did you put it in overdrive? I was running mine in overdrive, and I tried running it through the gears and my times were about the same. I put it in third after I installed the Vararam. I don't know if that would have made a big difference though. My tires also have very little tread on them, but my new ones came in today, and I'll probably put them on this weekend.
Anyone have any input on the best tires for 18's rear and 17's front? Just for future reference.
Anyone have any input on the best tires for 18's rear and 17's front? Just for future reference.
u should be in the mid to low 13's