vararam or honker? help
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Mesa Arizona
Originally Posted by mcv
Do you happen to know which intake systems were installed on the cars that hydrolocked?
To answer your question that one was one of those big blue filtered things with a clear cover on it.
Ps. Just installed my Callaway Honker Yesterday. Great Fit! Great Directions with Cutting Template!
Am I worried about the possibility of hydrolock in the future? Yep.
I feel it's worth the worry, the superior performance and quality construction is worth it!
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Jackson Tn
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
Originally Posted by chuckster
Seriously man.. GET the VARARAM.. It's been proven here for years. The Honker is only getting excitement cause it's the new kid on the block.. the honker is no different than the Breathless Performance Vortex intake of 5 years ago.. Nothing special..
NO other intake has the reported "Consistent" gains at the track that the Vararam does..
NO other intake has the reported "Consistent" gains at the track that the Vararam does..
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Branford Connecticut
Originally Posted by chuckster
Seriously man.. GET the VARARAM.. It's been proven here for years. The Honker is only getting excitement cause it's the new kid on the block.. the honker is no different than the Breathless Performance Vortex intake of 5 years ago.. Nothing special..
NO other intake has the reported "Consistent" gains at the track that the Vararam does..
Please see post no. 22.
It covers the design differences between the Honker and the Vortex.
Seriously man.. GET the VARARAM.. It's been proven here for years. The Honker is only getting excitement cause it's the new kid on the block.. the honker is no different than the Breathless Performance Vortex intake of 5 years ago.. Nothing special..
NO other intake has the reported "Consistent" gains at the track that the Vararam does..
Originally Posted by BLOWN ECS Z06
It covers the design differences between the Honker and the Vortex.
Last edited by mcv; Jun 27, 2006 at 12:42 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Branford Connecticut
Originally Posted by Bill Dearborn
When the Halltech and Vortec units came out 7 or 8 years ago there were a lot of claims that hydrolocking wasn't a problem. Once enough units got into circulation then we started hearing about hydrolock with those units. The same thing will happen with the Callaway with enough time and units in the field. Do you want to be the one that gets the short straw?
Originally Posted by Bill Dearborn
It doesn't take a large puddle to get the problem. Six inches is all that is needed. There are many streets in the country that get 6 inches of water on them during a down pour. Traffic just keeps flowing since most cars do not have a problem with that much water. Vettes with cold air intakes through the shroud traveling in that kind of traffic are going to cruise into the puddle at 20 or so and get a nice heavy dose of water into the engine.
As I've mentioned before, I wouldn't suggest driving Honker-equipped cars through 18 inches or so of standing water, but that would be the same advice for completely stock cars.
Melting Slicks
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From: North shore,Ma./Naples Florida
I finally installed the Honker. I am very pleased with the fit and finish of it, and when I ran into a couple of snags in the install, the Callaway people could not have been more helpful. Even down to the packaging, everything looks right. I may have to have some tuning done though, as I don't see much difference from the Blackwing at lower speeds. At highway speeds, there is a definite difference. I may have to find my way to Callaway, or someone really good near NE massachusetts for this one. The intake is highly recommended IMO.
Team Owner
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by Frankie2blue
I finally installed the Honker. I am very pleased with the fit and finish of it, and when I ran into a couple of snags in the install, the Callaway people could not have been more helpful. Even down to the packaging, everything looks right. I may have to have some tuning done though, as I don't see much difference from the Blackwing at lower speeds. At highway speeds, there is a definite difference. I may have to find my way to Callaway, or someone really good near NE massachusetts for this one. The intake is highly recommended IMO.
That is..... better response at low speed or from stop as you are getting cold air thru the Honker but internal engine bay air from the Blackwing.
??????????
DH
Melting Slicks
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From: North shore,Ma./Naples Florida
Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
You would think that the opposite resluts would be seen.
That is..... better response at low speed or from stop as you are getting cold air thru the Honker but internal engine bay air from the Blackwing.
??????????
DH
That is..... better response at low speed or from stop as you are getting cold air thru the Honker but internal engine bay air from the Blackwing.
??????????
DH
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Team Owner
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by Frankie2blue
Thats exactly what I thought it would do, but SOTP is telling me its not much different. There is a stonger pull though at say 60 than before. I do only have about 50 miles or less on it so maybe it will calibrate more. I'll try to get more miles on this weekend.
I'm thinking of getting one but I have an LS2 throttle body and don't know how it would hookup.
I left mcv a PM but he hasn't responded..........
DH
Drifting
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I've seen several of these exact threads and they all go the same way. I wonder each time, why is there no one from Vararam here defending their product? Everytime the Honker -vs- Vararam debate arises, Calloway is represented and the other folks are not. Anytime any extended thread concerning the Honker arises, Calloway is here to answer questions. I have not a single regret concerning my Honker purchase! They sent color instructions, a drill bit, and rivets! Does Vararam include high temp silicon?
Melting Slicks
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
St. Jude Donor '08
Not to speak for Vararam, but before the Honker came around. I feel Vararam was pretty much the “King of the Hill”. Now that the Honker is available, I feel they are the new “King of the Hill”. By the way, I have a Vararam and would change if I wasn’t going to FI. JMHO
Thanks,
Clayton from Las Vegas
Thanks,
Clayton from Las Vegas
