Question about vararam intake...
Nov 8, 2006 | 05:18 PM
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Burning Brakes
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From: Orlando Fl
Question about vararam intake...
If added do you need to program anything or just bolt on and enjoy the ride?
Regards,
John
Nov 8, 2006 | 06:40 PM
Instructor
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From: Tampa Florida
I did mine without tuning and had no problems. I didn't get a tune because I knew I was going to add headers in the near future. I did however disconnect the battery for the duration of the Vararam installation so as to erase the ecm and have it reprogram itself after driving for a while.
Nov 8, 2006 | 07:06 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: The 7th layer of hell - Western Washington
you forgot a few steps, I added them for you...
and no, with nothing more than an intake a tune really isn't necessary
Quote:
Originally Posted by john burzee
If added do you need to program anything or just bolt on be dissapointed by fit/finish, remove and replace with a honker and enjoy the ride?
Regards,
John
Nov 8, 2006 | 07:24 PM
Pro
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From: Tampa fl
Funny comments above but I will say I am very happy with the performance of the Vararam.
Nov 8, 2006 | 07:26 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: The 7th layer of hell - Western Washington
sorry, it was a cheap shot but I couldn't resist...
Nov 8, 2006 | 09:29 PM
Race Director
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From: Texas
Quote:
Originally Posted by jbauch357
sorry, it was a cheap shot but I couldn't resist...
Very cheap
No reprogram here, love the gains
Nov 8, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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Burning Brakes
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From: Orlando Fl
Quote:
Originally Posted by jbauch357
you forgot a few steps, I added them for you...
and no, with nothing more than an intake a tune really isn't necessary
Did you have a Vararam? Was fit and finish that bad? That's the first I've heard .
Nov 8, 2006 | 09:57 PM
Race Director
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
there are two schools of thought.
Vararam says if it is your only mod, after the install to drive for about 50 miles at various speeds/rpm's above 50 mph.
others suggest a PCM relearn
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