Another happy Vararam user!
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Huntington Beach CA
Another happy Vararam user!
Last night I installed a Vararam on my '99 coupe and I can definitely feel the difference between it and the K&N FIPK setup I had. :thumbs: The major difference is when the car shifts gears. Before, I could feel the car was lacking some low end torque after it shifts, but now there is power throughout the whole rpm range and the car just pulls alot harder at speed. Other than the questionable fit and finish of the Vararam itself and shotty instructions (I think the Quality Control department took the month off), I am happy with it. I'm going to the track this weekend and we'll see if it puts me in the 12's and at least 110mph. :reddevil
If anyone is considering this mod, I would highly recommend it and I got mine from Exit 28 for $310 shipped.
If anyone is considering this mod, I would highly recommend it and I got mine from Exit 28 for $310 shipped.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Tyler TX
Re: Another happy Vararam user! (REDEVIL)
Last night I installed a Vararam on my '99 coupe and I can definitely feel the difference between it and the K&N FIPK setup I had. :thumbs: The major difference is when the car shifts gears. Before, I could feel the car was lacking some low end torque after it shifts, but now there is power throughout the whole rpm range and the car just pulls alot harder at speed. Other than the questionable fit and finish of the Vararam itself and shotty instructions (I think the Quality Control department took the month off), I am happy with it. I'm going to the track this weekend and we'll see if it puts me in the 12's and at least 110mph. :reddevil
If anyone is considering this mod, I would highly recommend it and I got mine from Exit 28 for $310 shipped.
If anyone is considering this mod, I would highly recommend it and I got mine from Exit 28 for $310 shipped.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Jonesboro AR
Re: Another happy Vararam user! (385-C5)
The quality of the fit/finish is a bit lacking, but really once it's in, it looks better than it does out of the box. Performance wise, I couldn't be happier with mine.
Advanced
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From: Holtsville NY
Re: Another happy Vararam user! (REDEVIL)
My 99a4 is doing 12.6 - 12.7 with a bunch of bolt on's and a twin flo. I get my Vararam next week. I'll post the new time after the next Corvette Challenge. I might go with a set of Kooks headers and cats also. that should get me into the 11 sec club.....Go Vararam!!! :smiliedrool:
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Huntington Beach CA
Re: Another happy Vararam user! (KillerVette99)
damn, that pic in your sig is badazz!!! how did you get that shine? thats the most increadible pic i think i've ever seen.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Tampa Fl
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
Re: Another happy Vararam user! (sacred)
I had mine installed in march while it was still cold out. I also had headers and an LS6 manifold bolted on at the same time. The car LOVES running the ram system in the colder weather.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
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Re: Another happy Vararam user! (REDEVIL)
damn, that pic in your sig is badazz!!! how did you get that shine? thats the most increadible pic i think i've ever seen.
Thanks! I'm really not sure how it turned out so well. It was just taken with a digital camera at night. I am by no means a photographer, but I guess people just get lucky sometimes. :yesnod: That was even taken before my many coats of Zaino.
Thanks! I'm really not sure how it turned out so well. It was just taken with a digital camera at night. I am by no means a photographer, but I guess people just get lucky sometimes. :yesnod: That was even taken before my many coats of Zaino.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: West Coast
Re: Another happy Vararam user! (Rays Vet)
I agree with the original post. The Vararam instructions SU#K! The tech department is good but the instructions are really lame. It took some work to get the fog lights to fit correctly in the cut-outs.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Jacksonville Florida
Re: Another happy Vararam user! (REDEVIL)
:iagree: Cold Air Rules!!
Les :cheers:
Les :cheers:
Last night I installed a Vararam on my '99 coupe and I can definitely feel the difference between it and the K&N FIPK setup I had. :thumbs: The major difference is when the car shifts gears. Before, I could feel the car was lacking some low end torque after it shifts, but now there is power throughout the whole rpm range and the car just pulls alot harder at speed. Other than the questionable fit and finish of the Vararam itself and shotty instructions (I think the Quality Control department took the month off), I am happy with it. I'm going to the track this weekend and we'll see if it puts me in the 12's and at least 110mph. :reddevil
If anyone is considering this mod, I would highly recommend it and I got mine from Exit 28 for $310 shipped.
If anyone is considering this mod, I would highly recommend it and I got mine from Exit 28 for $310 shipped.
