Vararam air filter = junk.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Vancouver WA
Originally Posted by Patman
That is the filter I received with my Vararam a few weeks ago, although when I ordered it from LAPD they said it would come with a green filter.
Does anyone know who makes the filter in the picture above?
Does anyone know who makes the filter in the picture above?
Pro
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: washington d.c. DC
Pro
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From: washington d.c. DC
Originally Posted by RED99
GREEN is the manufactor of the filter.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Riverview Florida
Originally Posted by tntmask
The K&N filter pn 33-2522 is a direct replacement...I just did it this past weekend. No problem...great fit.
you may want to double check that fitment. you will have to add some weather stripping to get a good seal.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 4,394
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From: Melbourne FL
Originally Posted by usnskeet21
Who has done this?? True?
If you are sticking with the Vararam box I would suggest gettting the new Green filter that vararam is selling.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Latham NY
yes the foam filter is crap...I have a KN replacement and its far from a drop in.I sealed mine to the upper air box with RTV.On the lower air box I added some foam to add to the non existant sealing qualities.The design of the air box will and cannot promote a leak free seal unless modded.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '11
We recently installed a VR2B from LAPD with the non-foam filter in my buddy's '04 Z06. We were more than disappointed when trying to button up the two halves with the filter in between. Getting it to fit right and seal is a two man job and took many tries to get to where the 'pressure test' would pass. The halves would not stay together right and the side of the filter is visible which is not a big deal but it is FAR from a factory fit. If there is any sign of dirt past the filter when the element is cleaned the VR will probably come out in favor of a zip tie/K&N mod.
I used to be a big fan of the VR because of the #'s it puts out and the theory behind it but the quality is poor. I'm sorry I recommended it to my friend. Definite buyer's remorse.
I used to be a big fan of the VR because of the #'s it puts out and the theory behind it but the quality is poor. I'm sorry I recommended it to my friend. Definite buyer's remorse.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Cape Coral FL
Originally Posted by usnskeet21
Who has done this?? True?
Race Director
Joined: May 2001
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From: Guelph, Ontario
When I got my Vararam installed I was a bit worried about the air filter sealing up properly too, but the installer showed me how it fit in there before he closed it up and there is no way air was going to get past mine. The fit was perfect on mine, and that filter is in there good and tight with no leaks.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Pa
Here is a reply I got from Vararam on a e-mail I sent.
The green is 1 ¼ inch thick the gray is 7/8ths thick. This alters the ram effect. The green is $59 the gray is $39
Regards VR tech
To: sales@vararam.com
Subject: New Filter
Is there any different between the Gray filter and Green filter or are they the same filter for the VR-B2, what is the price?
Thanks
Regards VR tech
To: sales@vararam.com
Subject: New Filter
Is there any different between the Gray filter and Green filter or are they the same filter for the VR-B2, what is the price?
Thanks
