Vararam Kicks A@#!!!!
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Re: Vararam Kicks A@#!!!! (ZO6Les)
Could someone who has the Vararam (easier if not installed) measure the filter opening size including the lip.
I would like to check the availability of a "green" filter. If you haven't read Hib's write-up on the green filter, it is a good read and potentially a good match to this setup. From what I understand, those who have run K&N see some power loss. I am trying to figure out if that might be averted by going with the "green" instead.
I would like to check the availability of a "green" filter. If you haven't read Hib's write-up on the green filter, it is a good read and potentially a good match to this setup. From what I understand, those who have run K&N see some power loss. I am trying to figure out if that might be averted by going with the "green" instead.
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Re: Vararam Kicks A@#!!!! (ZO6Les)
If someone has the thread about a hydrolock with a Vararam (or Vortex for that matter) post it and prove it.
Urban myths are hard to shake, so with all the satisfied Vararam users out there, many in very wet climates, let me see a single legitimate post that it happened, and how. Otherwise I say :bs .
Les
[Modified by ZO6Les, 2:47 PM 1/16/2004]
Urban myths are hard to shake, so with all the satisfied Vararam users out there, many in very wet climates, let me see a single legitimate post that it happened, and how. Otherwise I say :bs .
Les
[Modified by ZO6Les, 2:47 PM 1/16/2004]
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Re: Vararam Kicks A@#!!!! (90 droptop)
:iagree:
If someone has the thread about a hydrolock with a Vararam (or Vortex for that matter) post it and prove it.
Urban myths are hard to shake, so with all the satisfied Vararam users out there, many in very wet climates, let me see a single legitimate post that it happened, and how. Otherwise I say :bs .
Les
[Modified by ZO6Les, 2:47 PM 1/16/2004]
:iagree: :iagree: :iagree: :iagree: Well said!
Urban myths are hard to shake, so with all the satisfied Vararam users out there, many in very wet climates, let me see a single legitimate post that it happened, and how. Otherwise I say :bs .
Les
[Modified by ZO6Les, 2:47 PM 1/16/2004]
:iagree: :iagree: :iagree: :iagree: Well said!
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Re: Vararam Kicks A@#!!!! (MC TORCH RED)
I hydrolocked with a vortex. That was me with the rod bent 15 degrees, etc.
Im not convinced the vararam is any more difficult to get water into though.
Oh, also the confused story about insurance paying for it was probably me as well. They paid for it, and I never took the intake off or lied about what happened in any way.
Im not convinced the vararam is any more difficult to get water into though.
Oh, also the confused story about insurance paying for it was probably me as well. They paid for it, and I never took the intake off or lied about what happened in any way.
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Re: Vararam Kicks A@#!!!! (Midwayman)
I hydrolocked with a vortex. That was me with the rod bent 15 degrees, etc.
Im not convinced the vararam is any more difficult to get water into though.
Oh, also the confused story about insurance paying for it was probably me as well. They paid for it, and I never took the intake off or lied about what happened in any way.
Im not convinced the vararam is any more difficult to get water into though.
Oh, also the confused story about insurance paying for it was probably me as well. They paid for it, and I never took the intake off or lied about what happened in any way.
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Re: Vararam Kicks A@#!!!! (DelMonteZO6)
I hydrolocked with a vortex. That was me with the rod bent 15 degrees, etc.
Im not convinced the vararam is any more difficult to get water into though.
Oh, also the confused story about insurance paying for it was probably me as well. They paid for it, and I never took the intake off or lied about what happened in any way.
Im not convinced the vararam is any more difficult to get water into though.
Oh, also the confused story about insurance paying for it was probably me as well. They paid for it, and I never took the intake off or lied about what happened in any way.
I know of someone that hydrolocked his TA in a similar fashion with a bottom fed intake that was situated near the front air dam on an f-body. His insurance covered everything, hopefully all of us Vararam owners have insurance that will cover this just in case, as the dealership is gonna look at you stupid when you try to convince them water got into the engine with the stock intake sitting parallel with the motor. You could always tell them your wife was washing the car with the hood open and the engine on!
[Modified by EviLS6, 8:44 PM 1/17/2004]
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From: Woodbridge Virginia
Re: Vararam Kicks A@#!!!! (phils C5 vette)
Note to self, Dont be a dumb butt that drives through knee high water in a 50000 dollar car!!!!!! :jester :jester :withstupid:
I dont know about you guys but if it's raining or the roads are wet aat all, my baby stays in the garage!
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Re: Vararam Kicks A@#!!!! (EviLS6)
I know somebody that hydrolocked a bone stock Neon - he was an idiot.
So, no Vararam hydrolocks - big surprise, another myth. One time, one car - a Vortex (which looks like it could happen much easier based on the design). So enough already! Go drive your cars and enjoy.
Les
So, no Vararam hydrolocks - big surprise, another myth. One time, one car - a Vortex (which looks like it could happen much easier based on the design). So enough already! Go drive your cars and enjoy.
Les
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Re: Vararam Kicks A@#!!!! (KillerVette99)
Then you missed the post where the guy had a rod that was bent 15 degrees before it snapped clean in half and happily gouged straight through the cylinder. :eek:
That wasn't vararam. That was the vortex. :D
That wasn't vararam. That was the vortex. :D
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From: Southbury CT
Re: Vararam Kicks A@#!!!! (DelMonteZO6)
Back to the original post. If DelMonte is going to dyno the engine after installing headers, how will he know what effect they have powerwise if he has the Vararam installed along with some other stuff without a baseline on those changes?
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From: Tyler TX
Re: Vararam Kicks A@#!!!! (Tree)
He want no the difference if he adds other power adders.
:nonod: :thumbs:
Back to the original post. If DelMonte is going to dyno the engine after installing headers, how will he know what effect they have powerwise if he has the Vararam installed along with some other stuff without a baseline on those changes?
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Re: Vararam Kicks A@#!!!! (vettenuts)
Could someone who has the Vararam (easier if not installed) measure the filter opening size including the lip.
16 3/8ths x 5 1/16th x 1in.
Good luck!
Just got it yesterday, installing this weekend (maybe after work tomorrow :yesnod: )!