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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 03:15 AM
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Is there any major difference in the two intakes for around town driving? Do the MAF sensors need to be recalibrated and how if so. Thanks for the opinions.
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There is no difference for around town driving. I have had both and the Honker is much better quality with a much better fitting filter. The Vararam was a nice system too, but the quality is lacking and fitment can be a pain. The filter in the Honker is also larger with more pleats.
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I had both and would recomend the Honker.
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I had both and would recomend the Honker.
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Originally Posted by vettenuts
There is no difference for around town driving. I have had both and the Honker is much better quality with a much better fitting filter. The Vararam was a nice system too, but the quality is lacking and fitment can be a pain. The filter in the Honker is also larger with more pleats.


I didn't initially do anything to re-map my MAF, and immediately noticed a difference...

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except for the removal of the shroud, install has easy. let the engine re-map itself, as stated in the instructions, and everything was good to go. noticed the seat of the pants difference.
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