Vararam install.. Please help
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Racer
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Vararam install.. Please help
Ok here goes.. After reading a ton of threads about adding/installing a Vararam CAI I think I'm ready to try it.. The problem is I'm a little nervous about messing something up.. Can anyone please give me tips,tricks, or anything to make it easier ? Is it easier to remove the shroud or cut it in the car ? Also do I need to lift the front end (don't have a lift but have ramps/jacks)? Last thing, do you really need the TB spacer ? I don't really want to put it on .. Thanks for any advice or help . 
Race Director
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From: JawJa
Ok here goes.. After reading a ton of threads about adding/installing a Vararam CAI I think I'm ready to try it.. The problem is I'm a little nervous about messing something up.. Can anyone please give me tips,tricks, or anything to make it easier ? Is it easier to remove the shroud or cut it in the car ? Also do I need to lift the front end (don't have a lift but have ramps/jacks)? Last thing, do you really need the TB spacer ? I don't really want to put it on .. Thanks for any advice or help .
Also, call Patrick at Vararam and he'll give you some shortcuts. But, go slow and be careful.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Vail, Arizona
Yea, it's simple. Read the instructions, GO SLOW and if you want to worry about something, worry about cutting too deep and hitting the condenser. I didnt hit mine. I worried about it enough to do everything I could think of not to (thick piece of cardboard slid between shroud and radiator, only about 3/8 inch of blade showing in box cutter, etc.). It was worth it. 
Melting Slicks
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From: NorCal
Yea, it's simple. Read the instructions, GO SLOW and if you want to worry about something, worry about cutting too deep and hitting the condenser. I didnt hit mine. I worried about it enough to do everything I could think of not to (thick piece of cardboard slid between shroud and radiator, only about 3/8 inch of blade showing in box cutter, etc.). It was worth it.
Take your time and it will be a walk in the park!
