Vararam?
Drifting
Joined: May 2006
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From: Winfield IL
I found it fairly easy to do, i put a large pizza box behind the a/c condensor, but i used a hook knife utility blade... that makes sure you have no screw ups at all and its very easy to cut and cut on the line perfectly! i highly recommend using a hook knife.
Other than that i couldnt be happier~
Other than that i couldnt be happier~
Supporting Vendor
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Los Angeles, CA
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06
Guys,
I just wanted to ask you if you wanted a special Thanksgiving sale price through LAPD on the C6 Vararams. We just got a shipment in.
Email us for special pricing including the throttle body spacer AND FREE SHIPPING!
Thanks!
Shawn
I just wanted to ask you if you wanted a special Thanksgiving sale price through LAPD on the C6 Vararams. We just got a shipment in.
Email us for special pricing including the throttle body spacer AND FREE SHIPPING!
Thanks!
Shawn
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: www.shockerracing.com
Here is a video that shows the Vararam done and you can hear it sucking in the air!!
http://www.spdkilz.org/Video-Audio/R...20Car/Ryan.wmv
http://www.spdkilz.org/Video-Audio/R...20Car/Ryan.wmv
Racer
Joined: Aug 2005
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Originally Posted by ShockerRacing
Here is a video that shows the Vararam done and you can hear it sucking in the air!!
http://www.spdkilz.org/Video-Audio/R...20Car/Ryan.wmv
http://www.spdkilz.org/Video-Audio/R...20Car/Ryan.wmv
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by ShockerRacing
I love the way it sounds!!! You definitely know it is sucking!
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2004
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From: The United States of TEXAS www.corvettemotorsportsinc.com
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11
Originally Posted by Zig
the only item i may add would be a 'racemesh screen', just to help keep leaves, paper, etc. out of the scoop.
Safety Car
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From: stafford country, va. Avatar: Me on turn 3 @ Bristol (The World's Fastest Half-Mile)
Originally Posted by NTRBL33
did a search and couldn't find it. Where do you get a racemesh screen?
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 409
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From: Charlotte NC
Vararam Installed - Question
Got my Vararam installed yesterday. The biggest PIA was removing the OEM shroud. I was told it should be removed from the bottom. Yeah, right. I ended up cutting it in half and took it out thru the top.
Here's my question: I noticed that, once installed, the Vararam sits about an inch higher than the throttle body and the intake air has to be diverted down hill to the TB. Won't the turbulence caused by a misaligned intake hurt performance? I've seen other installatoin pics on this and other sites and the intake sits higher than the TB as well. The car seems to run well and I have no CELs, but I'm concerned that the misalignment will offset any performance gains from the Vararam.
TIA.
Here's my question: I noticed that, once installed, the Vararam sits about an inch higher than the throttle body and the intake air has to be diverted down hill to the TB. Won't the turbulence caused by a misaligned intake hurt performance? I've seen other installatoin pics on this and other sites and the intake sits higher than the TB as well. The car seems to run well and I have no CELs, but I'm concerned that the misalignment will offset any performance gains from the Vararam.
TIA.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2004
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From: The United States of TEXAS www.corvettemotorsportsinc.com
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11
Originally Posted by BC Bob
Got my Vararam installed yesterday. The biggest PIA was removing the OEM shroud. I was told it should be removed from the bottom. Yeah, right. I ended up cutting it in half and took it out thru the top.
Here's my question: I noticed that, once installed, the Vararam sits about an inch higher than the throttle body and the intake air has to be diverted down hill to the TB. Won't the turbulence caused by a misaligned intake hurt performance? I've seen other installatoin pics on this and other sites and the intake sits higher than the TB as well. The car seems to run well and I have no CELs, but I'm concerned that the misalignment will offset any performance gains from the Vararam.
TIA.
Here's my question: I noticed that, once installed, the Vararam sits about an inch higher than the throttle body and the intake air has to be diverted down hill to the TB. Won't the turbulence caused by a misaligned intake hurt performance? I've seen other installatoin pics on this and other sites and the intake sits higher than the TB as well. The car seems to run well and I have no CELs, but I'm concerned that the misalignment will offset any performance gains from the Vararam.
TIA.
Last edited by NTRBL33; Nov 26, 2006 at 10:45 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Albuquerque N.M.
Originally Posted by BC Bob
Here's my question: I noticed that, once installed, the Vararam sits about an inch higher than the throttle body and the intake air has to be diverted down hill to the TB. Won't the turbulence caused by a misaligned intake hurt performance? I've seen other installatoin pics on this and other sites and the intake sits higher than the TB as well. The car seems to run well and I have no CELs, but I'm concerned that the misalignment will offset any performance gains from the Vararam.
TIA.
Especially if you install the spacer the alignment seems to be off even more, It seem to me that the S.C. needs to be about a 1/4 of inch shorter at the neck were it connects to the TB.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: www.shockerracing.com
I never noticed that it sat any higher than the stock stuff. If you look at this pick it looks pretty straight on. Maybe the shroud is not cut properly to allow the Vararam to sit properly. I have heard that people were still having to trim their "pre-cut" shrouds, and they seem to be more trouble than they are worth if you are careful about cutting your shroud!
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Between a rock and a hard place, S.E. PA
Shocker, that photo is misleading, you need to see a shot from the side, then you'll see how the coupler steps down to the TB.
I talked to a tech at VR (Patrick 713-899-6456) and he insisted that the misaligned coupler had "NO" negative effects on performance. He said the air currents would be just as smooth as if it was straight. I have no idea if it's true but my main concern is getting it to fit properly and seal properly. Thanks for all your continued help with the VR.
I talked to a tech at VR (Patrick 713-899-6456) and he insisted that the misaligned coupler had "NO" negative effects on performance. He said the air currents would be just as smooth as if it was straight. I have no idea if it's true but my main concern is getting it to fit properly and seal properly. Thanks for all your continued help with the VR.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: az
Originally Posted by C5pilot
Shocker, that photo is misleading, you need to see a shot from the side, then you'll see how the coupler steps down to the TB.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 114
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From: Overland Park KS
I would like to sell you mine, but that wouldn't be fair
Hey, I would sell you my VaraRam CAI, but I think it would be cheating you. As some other people have mentioned on here, I too have had problems of stuff getting past the air cleaner. The first time I thought I was seeing things. But then I noticed the seal around the seemed ballooned.
A couple of weeks later I checked it again, and this time the latch was undone, and it looked like the case if balooning even more. I think the wind velocity is causing the thing to baloon, and this is causing blow by of particles and things like pine needles, leaves, grass, etc. It needs redesigned in my opinoin.
A couple of weeks later I checked it again, and this time the latch was undone, and it looked like the case if balooning even more. I think the wind velocity is causing the thing to baloon, and this is causing blow by of particles and things like pine needles, leaves, grass, etc. It needs redesigned in my opinoin.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2004
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From: The United States of TEXAS www.corvettemotorsportsinc.com
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11
Installed, painted w/ ghost flames
i did pick up another schroud today. i'll recut it w/ the correct placement and install it later
i did pick up another schroud today. i'll recut it w/ the correct placement and install it later
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: www.shockerracing.com
I just removed the stock coupler(from between the MAF and the TB) off a 2005 Corvette yesterday and that stock accordian piece is steps way down to the TB anyways. This is just how it sits from the factory.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Shiloh Ohio
I am going to do a little work on my vararam before I drive it again. Vararam should probably come up with a shorter coupler and distribute it. Would not cost them much and in my opinion may save them some money in the long run.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 409
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From: Charlotte NC
Hayseed, in another thread, posted that he made some adjustments to the Vararam that helped with the alignment. Here's what I did using his suggestions:
1. Removed the red mounting bar, drilled two additional holes 1/2" above the originals on the intake and remounted the bar. That created more downward adjustment for the entire intake.
2. Removed the plastic radiator cover and notched it just beneath the intake where it mates to the mass airflow sensor and the throttle body. Two 10mm bolts on each side hold it in place. Picked up about .25" where the maf sensor hit the hood liner. Also rotated the entire mafs assembly about 30 degrees so the plug would not hit the hood liner.
3. Shaved 3/8" off the rubber blocks that are mounted on each side where the two halves meet. This gave the halves a much tighter fit.
I am definitely not taking credit for this. Those were Hayseed's suggestion and they really helped with alignment.
1. Removed the red mounting bar, drilled two additional holes 1/2" above the originals on the intake and remounted the bar. That created more downward adjustment for the entire intake.
2. Removed the plastic radiator cover and notched it just beneath the intake where it mates to the mass airflow sensor and the throttle body. Two 10mm bolts on each side hold it in place. Picked up about .25" where the maf sensor hit the hood liner. Also rotated the entire mafs assembly about 30 degrees so the plug would not hit the hood liner.
3. Shaved 3/8" off the rubber blocks that are mounted on each side where the two halves meet. This gave the halves a much tighter fit.
I am definitely not taking credit for this. Those were Hayseed's suggestion and they really helped with alignment.