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Old Aug 29, 2004 | 12:11 AM
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The short of it: When we had my 422 on the dyno, apparently the vacuum of the motor was too much for the vararams filter element and it ripped it apart like tissue. I guess this wasn't the first time they'd seen a big cube motor do this.

The question is, how do I get a filter element that will hold up better? i tried to contact Vararam but got no response, and there is no order for replacement filters on their site.

I know a lot of you big cube guys run this intake, so what have you done to get a suitable filter?

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K&N makes a filter to fit.Buy it at any parts store.I got mine at COH.Jerry
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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 09:58 AM
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I've not had any problems with my 427' engine using the Vararam..... so far

Anyone who knows the K&N partnumber ??
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Originally Posted by The DBK
The short of it: When we had my 422 on the dyno, apparently the vacuum of the motor was too much for the vararams filter element and it ripped it apart like tissue. I guess this wasn't the first time they'd seen a big cube motor do this.

The question is, how do I get a filter element that will hold up better? i tried to contact Vararam but got no response, and there is no order for replacement filters on their site.

I know a lot of you big cube guys run this intake, so what have you done to get a suitable filter?

Wow!!! That must be some serious vacuum.
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K&N part # 33-2522, ask your local speed shop to order it. reg. auto parts store will not have them. I hope that help you.

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