Vararam VS. SLP BLackwing???
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Racer
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Vararam VS. SLP BLackwing???
Looking for opinions??? My 02 Vette is still at stock performance and was looking to get either or so I was wondering if I could get opinions or feedback from any owners that have used either system or know about both systems?? Any input would be helpful.
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
Melting Slicks
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Any true Cold Air Intake will give you more power than an open filter in the engine compartment. Many CAI to chose from, Callaway Honker Vararam, Vortex rammer and others. I run a vararam myself. Good bang for the buck.
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Racer
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Thanks for the imput...
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If you consider 2 responses a consensus 
Anyway I love my Vararam.
Install isn't as bad as some will say. It's pretty easy actually.
Anyway I love my Vararam.Install isn't as bad as some will say. It's pretty easy actually.
Melting Slicks
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Vararam install is not too bad. Follow Cajundudes instructions:
Take your time and any competent person can do it.
Honker install would be a bit easier but it will cost you $500.
Take your time and any competent person can do it.
Honker install would be a bit easier but it will cost you $500.
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I have turned a few wrenches in my time and it still took me 6 hours on jackstands. Make sure you get the cajunde instructions (search). Its near impossible to do with just the Vararam instructions.
It is worth the effort though...
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I've had the Blackwing for about 5 years now. Easy install, and no problems. Is it better than the Vararam? Not sure.
(Just make sure you don't suck any water into them.)
(Just make sure you don't suck any water into them.)
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I have a Blackwing and I really can notice the difference. I also removed the fog light housings, cut most of the plastic out and replaced with ZO6 screen, also cut some air channels in the radiator shroud and covered them with ZO6 screen as well. Looks clean and works great. At least for me. I have a 2000 vert.
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Second one took about an hour (actually, same Vararam, different car). Put it on ramps, and used Cajundude's instructions. In the A4 car, I was really impressed. Stomp and steer!
Lots of seat of the pants improvement. M6, a bit less, but I'm an old guy who drove an automatic for years - the red Shelby in my avatar has the Ford C6. Anyway, the Vararam seems to improve the pull the car exhibits, and with the fast shifts on an automatic, and the extra push of cold air under a little pressure, the difference was terrific.Have fun with it!
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At only $4.05 a gallon that's a deal......not.
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Arrrrrgh! Depends...doing it on your back or a rack? With or without help? Drinking beer or not?
I have turned a few wrenches in my time and it still took me 6 hours on jackstands. Make sure you get the cajunde instructions (search). Its near impossible to do with just the Vararam instructions.
It is worth the effort though...
I have turned a few wrenches in my time and it still took me 6 hours on jackstands. Make sure you get the cajunde instructions (search). Its near impossible to do with just the Vararam instructions.
It is worth the effort though...
Perfectly said. Took me almost exactly as long too.
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i had the blackwing on my car when i purchased it. and then i got the vararam and i could feel a diff. between the two. vararam has a great product on their hands and the following is getting bigger. your gonna love it!