Vararam ram air system
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From: Port Orange Florida
Vararam ram air system
Looking at this kit. (part number VR-B2) Is it all they claim it is? Their website says easy to install, but when you read their instructions it sounds like more of a project then they claim. Any feed back on this thing? Or any suggestions for a better kit?
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Good Afternoon,
It is one of the more popular filters around this site and is a documented producer.....
It is a PITA to install...
Although I don't normally recommend using the "SEARCH" feature, this is one time for the feature to pay big dividends......Guaranteed there is more than you ever wanted to know about Vararam.....
GL and Happy Searching
Tom
It is one of the more popular filters around this site and is a documented producer.....
It is a PITA to install...Although I don't normally recommend using the "SEARCH" feature, this is one time for the feature to pay big dividends......Guaranteed there is more than you ever wanted to know about Vararam.....
GL and Happy Searching
Tom
Melting Slicks
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From: New Smyrna Beach Florida
I just installed mine yesterday. It is a Royal PITA... I am not happy with mine...Yet.
Melting Slicks
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From: Redding CA
They're about a 3-4 hour job which you wouldn't think for an air intake. Bottom line...on these cars, it's the best RAM COLD AIR intake...2 huge ducts into one from both with ALL AIR coming from outside the car/engine compartment and a huge filter
edit: there aren't many air filters for these cars especially that may require a different tune because of adding so much air to the engine...this is a good thing imo
edit: there aren't many air filters for these cars especially that may require a different tune because of adding so much air to the engine...this is a good thing imo
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From: pasadena in the great state of TEXAS
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
i installed mine in about 2 hours after i got the front on the car up. wasn't that bad to install, i would do it again if the need ever arises. only problem i had was that the drivers side fog light does not line perfectly, about 3/4 of the light shines thru the hole...
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17,'19,'22
They aren't that hard to install it just takes time as you'll be taking off several pieces and installing them back on after the system is installed.
The diy posted above is the best I've seen.
The vrb2 performs. Add headers and a tune to maximize your results.
We have these units on sale right now. Contact me direct with any questions. I run one on my personal c5 and love it.
The diy posted above is the best I've seen.
The vrb2 performs. Add headers and a tune to maximize your results.
We have these units on sale right now. Contact me direct with any questions. I run one on my personal c5 and love it.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Maple North Carolina
Today I worked on the vararam intake and Pro Duct install. I found the Pro duct had a problem along the seam and was leaking air. It caused my "check engine" light to come on and the codes started popping up(2). So I moved the MAF back to the original position and went back to the stock air bridge.
Now the intake works great with the stock air bridge but I have to figure out what to do about the Pro duct as it is not going to work in its current condition. I am happy with the intake but not about the duct... We'll see how this works out as I think I'll have to contact tech support.
Now the intake works great with the stock air bridge but I have to figure out what to do about the Pro duct as it is not going to work in its current condition. I am happy with the intake but not about the duct... We'll see how this works out as I think I'll have to contact tech support.
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Today I worked on the vararam intake and Pro Duct install. I found the Pro duct had a problem along the seam and was leaking air. It caused my "check engine" light to come on and the codes started popping up(2). So I moved the MAF back to the original position and went back to the stock air bridge.
Now the intake works great with the stock air bridge but I have to figure out what to do about the Pro duct as it is not going to work in its current condition. I am happy with the intake but not about the duct... We'll see how this works out as I think I'll have to contact tech support.
Now the intake works great with the stock air bridge but I have to figure out what to do about the Pro duct as it is not going to work in its current condition. I am happy with the intake but not about the duct... We'll see how this works out as I think I'll have to contact tech support.
Burning Brakes
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From: Northern Chicago Burbs IL
I installed it with the power duct in the spring. The install was time consuming. About 3 hours...but I was cleaning everything before I put it back on the car. I recommend it everyone trying to decide which intake to put on their C5.
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Did you install the coupler inside the coupler for the PD?
Give them a call. They will help.
I've had mine off like 5 times and each time it goes back on perfect. Of course I have to work it a bit, but it seals right back up.
Give them a call. They will help.
I've had mine off like 5 times and each time it goes back on perfect. Of course I have to work it a bit, but it seals right back up.
Burning Brakes
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From: Maple North Carolina
Yes I did that. That end wasn't the problem. The lower end that attaches to the upper air box seems to have crimped along the seam so it isn't round anymore. I'm not sure how or why this happened. Likely installer error. Now it leaks everytime I install it but the intake itself with the stock air bridge works perfectly. So I'm not totally bum'd by this issue/problem as it'll work out some how.
I'm at work currently but will call them later when I get some free time or a break.
Now it leaks everytime I install it but the intake itself with the stock air bridge works perfectly. So I'm not totally bum'd by this issue/problem as it'll work out some how.I'm at work currently but will call them later when I get some free time or a break.
kooks LT, and slp catback and just with those mods I beat a lot of H/C f-body wich surprised me
Racer
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From: San Diego CA
What is that small hole for in your power duct for? I see that you have a sensor plugged in there.