...or 
Vara. SC1 Snake Charmer installation help!
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Vara. SC1 Snake Charmer installation help!
Hi, Everyone
First off, I would like to thank all of you recommending the Vararam SC1cold air intake. I am very new to this forum. I have a 2007 C6 & just bought the Vararam SC1. I am not very mechanically incline. I have not the slightest idea how to install this unit. If any one has step by step instruction, pictures with instructions, or taken pictures of their Vette while installing the unit, please help. Or if anyone know of a good shop in the dallas/fort worth area, let me know. Thanks in advance for all those who reply. Thanh.
First off, I would like to thank all of you recommending the Vararam SC1cold air intake. I am very new to this forum. I have a 2007 C6 & just bought the Vararam SC1. I am not very mechanically incline. I have not the slightest idea how to install this unit. If any one has step by step instruction, pictures with instructions, or taken pictures of their Vette while installing the unit, please help. Or if anyone know of a good shop in the dallas/fort worth area, let me know. Thanks in advance for all those who reply. Thanh.
Supporting Vendor
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 1,773
Likes: 155
From: Houston Texas
St. Jude Donor '07-'11-'12
Hi, Everyone
First off, I would like to thank all of you recommending the Vararam SC1cold air intake. I am very new to this forum. I have a 2007 C6 & just bought the Vararam SC1. I am not very mechanically incline. I have not the slightest idea how to install this unit. If any one has step by step instruction, pictures with instructions, or taken pictures of their Vette while installing the unit, please help. Or if anyone know of a good shop in the dallas/fort worth area, let me know. Thanks in advance for all those who reply. Thanh.
First off, I would like to thank all of you recommending the Vararam SC1cold air intake. I am very new to this forum. I have a 2007 C6 & just bought the Vararam SC1. I am not very mechanically incline. I have not the slightest idea how to install this unit. If any one has step by step instruction, pictures with instructions, or taken pictures of their Vette while installing the unit, please help. Or if anyone know of a good shop in the dallas/fort worth area, let me know. Thanks in advance for all those who reply. Thanh.
Thanks
Steve
Last edited by VaraRam Industries; Mar 1, 2008 at 08:35 AM.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
From: Austin TX
Go to our website and find the product page for the VR-SC1. Near the bottom is a link for the instructions, Also if you search this forum for the write up done by "Shocker Racing" on the install -it is excellent help. If you still need more info call our tech line - 713-899-6456 - for help! LG Motorsports in Wylie is an excellent shop if you are looking for someone to do the install and other work. Tell Bobby - Steve from Vararam sent ya!!
Thanks
Steve
Thanks
Steve
doesnt sound good to me when vararam industries themselves tell us to refer to write ups in the forum to assist with installing their product...shouldn't THEY provide adequate instructions?
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 4,609
Likes: 490
From: Houston, Texas
St. Jude Donor '20-'21-'22-'23
How about a link to the forum write up you mentioned please...
Here's a link to Vararam's website instructions: http://www.vararam.com/C6-snakecharmer.pdf
.
Last edited by HorsePower Junkie; Mar 29, 2008 at 09:47 AM.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 302
Likes: 0
From: Cincinnati Ohio
Here's something I did on my car that makes it a better fit.
On the radiator cover, I milled a 3” by 4” pocket thru the top to allow the tube from the CAI kit to fit without hitting the hood. I also gives it a straight shot to the throttle body.
The cover removes with 4 bolts, took my 10 minutes to mill the pocket.
Sorry, I should have taken Pics before I put it back together.
On the radiator cover, I milled a 3” by 4” pocket thru the top to allow the tube from the CAI kit to fit without hitting the hood. I also gives it a straight shot to the throttle body.
The cover removes with 4 bolts, took my 10 minutes to mill the pocket.
Sorry, I should have taken Pics before I put it back together.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 11,549
Likes: 27
From: Southampton NJ
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,597
Likes: 3
From: READING PA
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
First of all if you are a new member I would like to welcome you to CF.
Our folks here are nothing short of the best. You can find anything about your corvette here.
Now on the subject of the VR install its not so bad. The one thing that causes the most problems is the shroud. There are varying opinions on this and many threads. Here is what I would do.
1. Do not try to cut the shroud in the car. Remove it, there is a bunch of buttons & screws to be taken off but thats the best way to go.
2. When you have the shroud out use the template and remember that
the template wraps around the bottom and thats where you cut. When done the shroud will have a u shape with the bottom open. When you put it back in you will find that it still doesnt fit remove more shroud material until the vr filter box has about 1/2 " clearance on each side. Some have tried to cut the shroud in the car and some have punctured the condensor coil (radiator ) Its a matter of choice and mechanical abilities. What I descrived is the most conservative way.
The rest is very easy. Good luck, Leon
Our folks here are nothing short of the best. You can find anything about your corvette here.
Now on the subject of the VR install its not so bad. The one thing that causes the most problems is the shroud. There are varying opinions on this and many threads. Here is what I would do.
1. Do not try to cut the shroud in the car. Remove it, there is a bunch of buttons & screws to be taken off but thats the best way to go.
2. When you have the shroud out use the template and remember that
the template wraps around the bottom and thats where you cut. When done the shroud will have a u shape with the bottom open. When you put it back in you will find that it still doesnt fit remove more shroud material until the vr filter box has about 1/2 " clearance on each side. Some have tried to cut the shroud in the car and some have punctured the condensor coil (radiator ) Its a matter of choice and mechanical abilities. What I descrived is the most conservative way.
The rest is very easy. Good luck, Leon
Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 302
Likes: 0
From: Cincinnati Ohio
I slid a 1/8" sheet of Lexan behind the shroud before I cut it.
That way if I did slip up, I'd hit the Lexan doing NO damage to the radiator. It worked out well and I didn't spend a lot of time removing the shroud.
That way if I did slip up, I'd hit the Lexan doing NO damage to the radiator. It worked out well and I didn't spend a lot of time removing the shroud.
