Vararam snake or Killer beehive?
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Vararam snake or Killer beehive?
Hi
I am starting to fix up my new 2009 C6 and need some help on the air cleaner system. What system do you guys think is the best. The Vararam snake charmer or the Killer beehive ram air system. I also am going to install the Corsa X pipe and the sport muffler system. After they are installed I need to find a way to get a tune made. I am in Alaska and we do not have a tuner. Got any ideas?
Thanks Jay
I am starting to fix up my new 2009 C6 and need some help on the air cleaner system. What system do you guys think is the best. The Vararam snake charmer or the Killer beehive ram air system. I also am going to install the Corsa X pipe and the sport muffler system. After they are installed I need to find a way to get a tune made. I am in Alaska and we do not have a tuner. Got any ideas?
Thanks Jay
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I would skip the exhaust, unless you just have to have the sound. Your power gains will be very slim to none. I personally have seen some poor reviews of the fit and quality of the Vararam, so I would do more research before buying.
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The quality of the vararam could be better, no doubt. I bought mine because I got a SICK deal from one of the venders. If money is no option and quality is important you might want to look at the Breathless V2 Vortex from Ernie. He makes a quality piece and would probably be within a couple HP of the Vararam.
If all out performance is what you are looking for and aren't concerned with not having the best fit and finish......the Vararam is your ticket.
-Brian
If all out performance is what you are looking for and aren't concerned with not having the best fit and finish......the Vararam is your ticket.
-Brian
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Seeing that perhaps one or more of those were custom built Vararams as opposed to the standard issue that is only available to the masses? A distinction I never see noted. 
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The other units I'd referred to were all bone stock, off the shelf Vararam Snake Charmers varying from only 4 months old to well over 3+ years old.
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I went with the Callaway Honker becuase of the fit and finish. If you are not ducting the cooler outside air there is not much gain to be had. There are tons of posts here on the subject. Just use the search function.
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I have personally seen two engines hydrolocked when the car was driven through standing water with a Vararam installed, none with a Killer Bee or K&N.
For all the Vram users who are going to jump on saying it's never happened to them:
You only have to observe something happening once to prove it CAN happen, but never seeing it happen DOES NOT prove it CAN'T.
For all the Vram users who are going to jump on saying it's never happened to them:
You only have to observe something happening once to prove it CAN happen, but never seeing it happen DOES NOT prove it CAN'T.
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The Vararam will make more horsepower once underway, but they are both good units. As for hydro locking, you would have to drive thru some really deep water for that to happen. You can get a good mail order tune from Chuck Cow. Chuck is a proponent of the Vararam intake.
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Hi
I am starting to fix up my new 2009 C6 and need some help on the air cleaner system. What system do you guys think is the best. The Vararam snake charmer or the Killer beehive ram air system. I also am going to install the Corsa X pipe and the sport muffler system. After they are installed I need to find a way to get a tune made. I am in Alaska and we do not have a tuner. Got any ideas?
Thanks Jay
I am starting to fix up my new 2009 C6 and need some help on the air cleaner system. What system do you guys think is the best. The Vararam snake charmer or the Killer beehive ram air system. I also am going to install the Corsa X pipe and the sport muffler system. After they are installed I need to find a way to get a tune made. I am in Alaska and we do not have a tuner. Got any ideas?
Thanks Jay
Be carefull with aftermarket tunes, is 10 -15 hp worth voiding your power train warranty?
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I have the Killer Bee and Beehive shroud. They are made of quality construction and help improve the throttle response. The Beehive with shroud cut outs ( as seen on Halltech's website) is a key factor in keeping intake air temps down. The installation is easy and your can return it back to OEM specs if needed.
), not to mention adding a Corsa Sports and/or CAI does not require a tune anyways.
Last edited by siffert; Feb 27, 2009 at 10:09 PM.
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Hey man check out halltech intake with beehive shroud and a vette air scoop. will work well. As far as catback exhaust, well worth it, sound is soo much better than stock and car will be much more enjoyable. Save your money on the corsa Xpipe for now and wait until you get a set of headers!
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I have personally seen two engines hydrolocked when the car was driven through standing water with a Vararam installed, none with a Killer Bee or K&N.
For all the Vram users who are going to jump on saying it's never happened to them:
You only have to observe something happening once to prove it CAN happen, but never seeing it happen DOES NOT prove it CAN'T.
For all the Vram users who are going to jump on saying it's never happened to them:
You only have to observe something happening once to prove it CAN happen, but never seeing it happen DOES NOT prove it CAN'T.
For all of the Killer Bee or K&N users who are going to jump on saying that their intakes get plenty of air remember, you only have to observe one air intake not receiving enough air to prove that it doesn't receive any air but never seeing an air intake starved for air DOES NOT prove that it ISN'T starved.
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