I suppose it is...and some of our track results/time slips are even more so.

 

I just find it amusing that no one ever brings up the subject of hydrolock with a Callaway Honker. Considering the way it is designed, how it fits in the car, and how it functions, it would be even more susceptible to this problem. Maybe folks don't mention it because they don't want to feel too bad about getting a CAI that costs about twice as much as the Vararam ,without proof it functions twice as well.

 

Not the greatest pics, but I went with this one for my build and couldn't be happier.

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Hey Ralph, there are cases involved with Callaway Honker too, as with stock set up. You can look it up.

Hydro locking with rain we can control within reasons.

We can not control the quality of material used by manufacturers. Pick your poison, we can only rationalize with what ever suits us!

For myself (with conservative Island mentality-I guessed), I stay away from marketeers relies on colorful gimmicks, sales pitch and well, questionable track blemishes.

This is an interesting thread with lots of passion!

 

Thanks for sharing..that looks stunning!

 

WHERE did you get that cool cover for the shroud area????

I want one of those!!

Bill

 

To be honest, I have NEVER seen a post here about this issue with Callaways, but I have seen it many, many times in reference to Vararams.
It is true that the previous models left alot to be desired as far as build quality and materials. However, the newest version which I had installed in my C6 about two weeks ago was far superior.
I don't see the connection with your thoughts about gimmicks, sales pitches, or questionable track blemishes. I know quite a few folks that have these, and they are always happy with the performance increases like I noticed. I also don't think there are any more sales pitches or gimmicks associated with this product than you would see with any other well-known CAI. It is endorsed by alot of tuners in my area for the results they see in the cars they work with. They will install anything you want, but they usually like the results with a Vararam.

 

Looks like a Halltech shroud.

 

You can use the search option, you will find the hydro lock issues with other CAI including Callaway Honker.

We all have different view when comes to the subject of quality! We make our own choices, if you are happy with yours, great!

And lastly, "your thoughts about gimmicks, sales pitches, or questionable track blemishes", that is a separate entity, since you didn't perceive what I was referencing, lets just leave it at that!

I am sorry to be the distraction to the original question!

My apology to OP!

 

Not sure about that. I have been told that cooler air is actually better for the engine ... so if it is a true cool air intake the engine will benefit.

I just bought a Lingenfelter CAI that does require cutting of the radiator shroud. Why Lingenfelter ??? Did you really need to ask ....

 

Because John L's daughter had to get her hair done and that costs $$ ?

 

 

Vararam 2x owner..
E-Nuff said.

 

Just FYI - John passed away several years ago.

As a follow up - I had the LPE tech's install the CAI and it works beautifully I am very happy with the throttle response and the "throaty-ness" on acceleration. Oh yeah ... no hydrolock issues, since the car stays home if its going to rain.

 

Had Chuck of COW take my K&N off this past weekend at the Charlotte show and put on the Vararam on and retune my car. Made a big difference over what I had. Love it.

 

me too!!!!

 

I went around and around about possible intake choices and in fact, used the shroud prop mod for awhile before deciding on my Halltech.

I have friends with the Vararam who log their car on a consistent basis and the MAP sensor never reads above 99-100kpa which is equivalent to 0inhg and 0psi.
That says the Vararam does not produce any boost or measurable ram-air effect.
That's not to say that it doesn't flow better than the stock intake, but it doesn't 'ram' the air into the motor.

I personally don't like the look of that intake, so I went with the Halltech and could not be happier. The fit, finish, and quality are outstanding, and the customer service is top notch.

Here is a little story about my experience with Halltech.

I purchased the intake shortly after it released and in fact, I think I was one of the first to get it for the LS3 crowd.
It arrived at my door in about 4 days and as soon as it arrived, I tore open the box and proceeded with the install. Little did I know, my dog had grabbed one of the silicone couplers that was wrapped in the packing material and taken it inside to be buried in her blankets.
I searched everywhere for the coupler but could not find it, so I made a phone call to Jim and company at Halltech and a nice lady answered the phone on the 3rd ring. I didn't have to press a button to reach a real person which was very satisfying to me. I get sick of pounding the 0 key when I'm trying to reach the operator anytime I have to call a customer service hotline.
After explaining the situation to her, she promptly apologized and assured me she would have a replacement in the mail to be next-day-aired the following day. I thanked her and hung up.
I walked in my house to complain to my wife about the whole let-down and that's when I saw what was left of the paper packing materiel and the silicone coupler sticking out of the blankets. I laughed and went back outside to finish up the install which took another 20 minutes.

I called Halltech back and spoke with a different gentlemen and explained that I had found the missing couple and apologized for the confusion. He laughed with me and let me know that the other lady had already generated the next-day-air label and packed the box to be sent out and that he would let her know, again, apologizing for the potential mixup.

Nearly a year later, I'm still a 100% satisfied customer.

The guys/gals at Halltech are outstanding and really know their stuff.

I have no issues with maf signal whether I'm cruising around town or I'm at WOT and I log my car regularly with HPTuners.

I cut the radiator shroud per their recommendation and never see the IATs go above +3 ambient which keeps the motor producing power without the risk of pulled timing due to high IATs.

That's just my experience though. I hope that helps

 

Katech uses Halltech...Pratt/Miller uses Halltech....hmmmm...what does that say?

 

Is this really true? I thought Pratt had their own n house design? If its true then Halltech all the way. Pratt knows there stuff and has race victories to prove it!

 

Yep, absolutely true