Anybody use the Vararam on a daily driver? It looks like it uses one of those racing type foam filters. I wouldn't have a problem with that on the track, or even a fair weather car, but I'm not sure there is enough filtration there for daily driving. Any thoughts? :chevy

 

Daily Driver VaraRamer here, no problems at all :cheers:

 

hey A Z06 In CA,
nice 1/4 mile #'2 :thumbs:
:cheers:

 

ttt

 

Works great, no problems. Go for it...
Joe

 

All the aftermarket filters appear to flow more air and dirt (although a K&N OEM replacement does not flow more air on a Z06). The more air they flow, the more dirt they flow. This has been measured with oil analysis (you can research this using http://www.google.com ). A Z06 owner posted impressive gains just by removing the lid on the stock system and zip-tie-ing the paper filter in place.

If you are concerned about engine wear and are not racing, you might want to go with peace of mind and stick with the stock paper filter system.

A filter that repels water will have absolutely no effect on a running engine (any water touching the filter is coming through anywhere there is an opening).

Just checked their site: they offer a "Super Street" version air filter ( http://www.vararam.com/products01.html ). However, you can trap 2 micron particles with chicken wire (not a good measure of filtration capability). Filtration capability needs to have both time and mass components (efficiency), not just smallest filtration particle size. You can also find lots of information on air and oil filter theory using Google.

If you live in a relatively clean area, it may not make a significant difference. Since the Vararam people offer a money back guarantee (not including labor or shipping), you could do an oil analysis before purchasing, install a Vararam, drive the car daily for about 21 days, have an overnight oil sample performed (about $20 for the test), and keep the Vararam if the oil does not show signs of higher silica and other materials common with dirt ingestion.



[Modified by johnC5, 5:04 PM 3/14/2003]

 

I'm using the BPP Vortex unit. I think Vararam has the best design for most HP gain but it most likely to gulp water so I got scared away from it. Probably not a problem, but one shot of water at speed and you could trash the engine.

 

Mine came with a k&n filter.

Cars not a daily though. Just nice weather.

Oh, and the v-ram is a PITA to install, but worth it.