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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 12:43 PM
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Hey Vararam is listing a velocity stack which slides into the throttle body. They claim 4-13 rwhp gain. Has anyone tried this item or heard about it? The VR-1b works great, so I assume that this also meets the claims.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 12:55 PM
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:rolleyes:

If you put everthing that was available on you car and all the claims were true, we would all be running 700 HP.

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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 01:02 PM
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:rolleyes:

If you put everthing that was available on you car and all the claims were true, we would all be running 700 HP.

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Did you know that some vendors actually quote accurate estimates on power gains? Why do you automatically assume this is BS? Do you know something we don't? :rolleyes:
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 01:10 PM
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:rolleyes:

If you put everthing that was available on you car and all the claims were true, we would all be running 700 HP.

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Did you know that some vendors actually quote accurate estimates on power gains? Why do you automatically assume this is BS? Do you know something we don't? :rolleyes:
I didn't say that was BS and I expressed my opinion about add on equipment and claims made. And you're the one that said "accurate estimates". I don't spend my money on estimates. I do live in the United States of America. We are allowed our opinions. Feel free to email me.

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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 01:49 PM
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Default Re: VaraRam Velocity Stack? (Korreck)

the purpose of my post was not to get opinions on aftermaket power adders vs claimed HP gains. I have dealt with Vararam and find them to be a very good company to work with and have been very satisfied with my air intake system. I am simply wanting to know if anyone has used the velocity stack and can provide more information about it. Please do not turn this into a post flaming claimed gains, etc.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 02:15 PM
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Its only like $30 bux. Try it and see if you like it. I have one but I have not been able to test it yet.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 02:15 PM
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I'm sorry, but I thought you asked if "anyone heard of it". I must have misread your post! And I wasn't flaming anyone. Never have, never will. My Momma always said if you can't say something nice, don't say it.

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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 02:16 PM
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I too am a satisfied Vararam customer and would like to know more about the velocity stack. Anybody got some info on this they are willing to share? Thanks.
Joe
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 07:52 PM
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Default Re: VaraRam Velocity Stack? (marlowchris)

I will be installing a Vararam ..very soon..You HAVE my attention.. :yesnod: Look forward to the results.. :chevy
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 08:53 PM
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Sounds like some body was on FIRE to me :boxing
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 09:29 PM
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http://www.vararam.com/products02.html

Okay, someone PLEASE explain to me what happened to dynorun.001 in the dyno graphs at ~ 4000 rpm?????? Did a plug wire fall off???

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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 09:43 PM
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Its only like $30 bux. Try it and see if you like it. I have one but I have not been able to test it yet.
I'd imagine it works the same as my self Ported and polished TB. I sealed off my PCV cavity for exactly the same reason...My TB is as smooth as that thing is..

I think this is a great option from Patrick.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 10:17 PM
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Default Re: VaraRam Velocity Stack? (chuckster)

I'd imagine it works the same as my self Ported and polished TB. I sealed off my PCV cavity for exactly the same reason...My TB is as smooth as that thing is..

I think this is a great option from Patrick
Ok, I'll bite on this and ask the question...what happens to the air that should be entering the PCV cavity? What do we do to ensure airflow to the PCV after this is installed? Is the cavity necessary, and what do we do (to the PCV system) when it is sealed off?

Thanks!

BTW, this looks like a great mod for the $$!
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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I'd imagine it works the same as my self Ported and polished TB. I sealed off my PCV cavity for exactly the same reason...
The diameter of this device is smaller than the stock TB opening. He is trying to speed up intake velocity. The diameter of your ported TB is probably bigger than the stock TB. This stack will not fit properly in a ported TB.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 10:55 PM
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http://www.vararam.com/products02.html

Okay, someone PLEASE explain to me what happened to dynorun.001 in the dyno graphs at ~ 4000 rpm?????? Did a plug wire fall off???
You didn't see it right thetre it said that the operator was snorting crack and sneezed and blew one of his crack rocks into the number 2 cylinder causing a missfire...
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 12:41 AM
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I think Patrick can make a stack for a ported TB, as long as you tell him in advance which one you have.
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 11:24 AM
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I installed one today, it took all of five minutes. SOTP feels stronger especially
torque. Happy with it so far. :rofl: :hurray: :cool: :cheers:
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 12:01 PM
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:rolleyes: SOTP

More like IYM.
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 08:13 AM
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Why that comment :confused:
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 01:37 PM
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I installed one today, it took all of five minutes. SOTP feels stronger especially
torque. Happy with it so far. :rofl: :hurray: :cool: :cheers:
Did you really feel SOTP just from the velocity stacks??? :lurk:
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