Vararam Intake claims 60 RWHP, any real world results?
06-15-2018, 04:57 PM
#42
That makes sense!
06-15-2018, 04:57 PM
#43
Supporting Vendor
06-15-2018, 05:00 PM
#44
06-15-2018, 05:04 PM
#45
Supporting Vendor
There is a new filter that has a much higher flow volume to support up to 1,200HP Inside the box.
VR tech
06-15-2018, 05:12 PM
#46
Instructor
I ended up installing the Haltech CIA and Ram air system, have you done any testing or comparisons with your new system? Any benefits you want to share that would make me swap it out?
Thanks,
Andy
06-15-2018, 07:35 PM
#47
Supporting Vendor
I had a C5 with your ram air system installed - my favorite mod! When I was looking at upgrading my 16 Z - I searched for you first hoping you'd have something...you didn't.
I ended up installing the Haltech CIA and Ram air system, have you done any testing or comparisons with your new system? Any benefits you want to share that would make me swap it out?
Thanks,
Andy
I ended up installing the Haltech CIA and Ram air system, have you done any testing or comparisons with your new system? Any benefits you want to share that would make me swap it out?
Thanks,
Andy
We flow more air volume at each RPM point and we make more boost.
After all ,how much extra boost did you make by installing it on your car? or did you look?
VR tech
06-16-2018, 10:40 AM
#48
Instructor
WE have absolutely done comparison on road testing. We have tested against them all at this point. We even modified some of the others to improve their flow and function.
We flow more air volume at each RPM point and we make more boost.
After all ,how much extra boost did you make by installing it on your car? or did you look?
VR tech
We flow more air volume at each RPM point and we make more boost.
After all ,how much extra boost did you make by installing it on your car? or did you look?
VR tech
When is yours available for the Z06?
06-16-2018, 12:50 PM
#49
Supporting Vendor
The following users liked this post:
DocScott (01-16-2019)
06-16-2018, 04:17 PM
#51
Team Owner
Member Since: Oct 2004
Location: altered state
Posts: 81,242
Received 3,043 Likes
on
2,602 Posts
St. Jude Donor '05
Its a cold air intake, dont expect a lot from any of them.
No mfr on the planet will guarantee XX amount of gain.
No mfr on the planet will guarantee XX amount of gain.
06-16-2018, 05:04 PM
#52
Supporting Vendor
Our products will produce the performance 1/4 mile gain we say or the HP gain we say or we take them back and pay shipping both ways .
We sell thousands of products every year and we have less than a 1/2 of a single % return ratio in 18 yrs and that includes defects.
Most manufacturers would kill for a ratio like that.
VR tech
06-16-2018, 05:15 PM
#53
Supporting Vendor
06-16-2018, 05:57 PM
#54
Race Director
Member Since: Apr 2016
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 10,673
Received 4,708 Likes
on
2,997 Posts
2023 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2022 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2021 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I can't speak for the Vararam CAI, but my buddy just bought a K&N CAI for his 2017 Z06....He showed me a dyno sheet that came with the kit that shows a 53hp gain. What was surprising to me was the dyno sheet showed gains all through the rpm range, not just at redline
06-16-2018, 06:14 PM
#55
Le Mans Master
Member Since: Oct 2005
Location: Metro Detroit Michigan
Posts: 7,076
Received 1,817 Likes
on
1,085 Posts
06-16-2018, 06:23 PM
#56
Melting Slicks
Member Since: Mar 2002
Location: Staten Island NY
Posts: 2,195
Likes: 0
Received 61 Likes
on
38 Posts
Back in my C5 days, I picked up 2/10th with the Vararam VB2.
Had a cat back exhaust and LS6 intake manifold on 99 C5.
I ran consistently 2/10th faster after the Vrararam install. No clue about dyno results at that time. Product performed as advertised on my platform.
Had a cat back exhaust and LS6 intake manifold on 99 C5.
I ran consistently 2/10th faster after the Vrararam install. No clue about dyno results at that time. Product performed as advertised on my platform.
The following 3 users liked this post by warren s:
06-16-2018, 07:31 PM
#57
Supporting Vendor
The company mentioned above tends to take a peak number that occurred at some point in the RPM curve , not necessarily where you will be using it during performance driving. Sometimes good ,sometimes bad.
On This one they show peak hp gain at 5,350RPM 50hp or so yet power at 5,600-6350 is not any where near that figure.
Torque is taken at 3,790 ish RPM , that's not peak Torque ( that's at 5,200-5,300)
They also used 3rd gear to do the pull.
What I can tell you is that the unit in question doesn't flow worth a flip in its dynamic position ( in the car, hood closed) . Since none of us drive with our hoods open take from it what you will. We have their system complete with data logs. It does OK but Not this well in Dynamic operation.
VR tech
On This one they show peak hp gain at 5,350RPM 50hp or so yet power at 5,600-6350 is not any where near that figure.
Torque is taken at 3,790 ish RPM , that's not peak Torque ( that's at 5,200-5,300)
They also used 3rd gear to do the pull.
What I can tell you is that the unit in question doesn't flow worth a flip in its dynamic position ( in the car, hood closed) . Since none of us drive with our hoods open take from it what you will. We have their system complete with data logs. It does OK but Not this well in Dynamic operation.
VR tech
Last edited by VaraRam Industries; 06-16-2018 at 07:31 PM.
06-16-2018, 08:02 PM
#58
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Thanks for coming in VR Tech and trying to explain yourself. I wasn't aware that the Z06 version isn't out yet and I'm not sure why everyone is giving you such a hard time when all we have to do is wait 4 weeks.
To satisfy everyone's interest surely you must have your own in-house dyno pulls that you guys did for a true A-B comparison don't you?
To satisfy everyone's interest surely you must have your own in-house dyno pulls that you guys did for a true A-B comparison don't you?
06-16-2018, 08:32 PM
#59
We're talking snake oil guys. buyer beware.
If you are naive and will buy anything from anybody based on their claims
and fool and his money are soon parted.....
If you are naive and will buy anything from anybody based on their claims
and fool and his money are soon parted.....
Last edited by vdavenp802; 06-16-2018 at 08:33 PM.
06-16-2018, 09:03 PM
#60
Supporting Vendor
Thanks for coming in VR Tech and trying to explain yourself. I wasn't aware that the Z06 version isn't out yet and I'm not sure why everyone is giving you such a hard time when all we have to do is wait 4 weeks.
To satisfy everyone's interest surely you must have your own in-house dyno pulls that you guys did for a true A-B comparison don't you?
To satisfy everyone's interest surely you must have your own in-house dyno pulls that you guys did for a true A-B comparison don't you?
All of this will be available when the product is released as is normal during any product release.
VR tech