Vararam Red Pipe Height.....

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Aug 25, 2006 | 09:02 PM

rtg

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Vararam Red Pipe Height.....

Any one else have the top of the red pipe between the MAF and snorkle rubbing against the hood liner? There is no clearance and it is leaving a mark about 2" long in the liner. Been able to hide it with a sharpie but still starting to get fairly deep.

FYI, this install has the TB spacer as well.

Any insights are appreciated.

Rob

Aug 25, 2006 | 10:19 PM

shurite44

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Not sure if it would make a difference but do you have the old or new design vararam?

Aug 26, 2006 | 12:42 AM

dennis50nj

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Originally Posted by rtg

if it is hitting hood liner you dont have the front snorkle locked in grill so it is high angle on radiator. remove and try to lock tabs in grill if it still dont fit take more of shrow out of the bottom front and get mounting bracket right

Aug 26, 2006 | 07:35 AM

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This is the new design. Just received it couple of weeks ago.

I don't understand about the locks tabs in grill. Please explain what is meant by that. The piece that positions the shorkle opening is the red aluminum bracket.

I should have mentioned that the bottom of the pipe is resting on the radiator cover. So it appears the pipe diameter is causing the issue. I did loosen the screws holding the red aluminum bracket and pushed that down as far as possible. That made no difference.

It simply appears with the OD of the red pipe there is not enough clearance.

Anyone else with this issue?

Tnx,

Rob

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Aug 26, 2006 | 08:22 AM

dennis50nj

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if it is touching the top of the radiator must be in right

Aug 26, 2006 | 11:51 AM

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Well mine is not leaving a mark anywhere. Not sure if it touches when I close the hood or not. Sort of like wondering if the refrigerator light goes out when I close the door.

Aug 26, 2006 | 02:28 PM

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Hey I gave you some bad info. I have the new vararam and it does touch the hood liner as you have described. I am getting the same darn marks. Sorry for the BS post, but I never noticed it and I am very in touch with my car.

Ok, so we need a fix. I know it is installed properly. I am thinking some matching red tape on the hose clamps. But I am open to some brain storming.

Aug 26, 2006 | 05:50 PM

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Well, as I see it the edge of the red pipe is leaving the mark. A black sharpie hides it nicely. Just don't go crazy and it will blend in great.

I took the Vararam out today after installing some Kooks but that is another story....

I checked everything again. Nothing new to report. The OD of the pipe setting on the radiator cover is just too tall.

I have to believe that this happening to others but they are not noticing it.

What is needed is an oval snorkel and not a round one.

I did leave a email for the folks at Vararam. Will have to see what they come up with.....

Rob