anthony605

Hi! I just installed a Vararam CAI on my 2006 Z06. For some reason the plastic rivet holding the lower portion of the intake to the front frame rail keeps popping out. Anyone else have this problem?

VaraRam Industries

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Nickvet

Yes I had a similar problem. My right side fastener came loose. The hole is oval and too large for the fastener I had. I changed it using a drywall fastener with the butterfly hinges and a rubber washer. It holds fine now.

VetteVinnie

I had that exact problem. Ditched the plastic pieces and installed bolts with plastic grommets. Really solid now.

anthony605

Evil, What type of rubber grommet? Can you send me a pic?

383vett

Mine fell off soon after installing the Vararam. Runs well without it. Hard for the intake to escape with the hood closed.

VetteVinnie

Okay, not a grommet. It got a new and improved fastener. I forgot I had a different shop secure it more firmly last time it was there.

Machine screw and nut combo (possibly a toggle bolt) with a couple of large flat washers. Excuse the nastiness. Haven't had a chance to detail it in awhile and got caught in the rain a few times.

Nickvet

That's exactly what I used - with a plastic washer

Luweegy

I set aluminum lock nuts in the holes.Same thing they used to put roof racks on Suburbans with.Then you can use a machine screw.

anthony605

How did you set the lock nuts into the holes?

anthony605

Hey Evil (or anyone else) do you remember what size dry wall anchor you used? THanks again. I think im gonna go with that idea.....

Nickvet

It was a very small one I picked up from the local hardware store - just measure the hole's diameter before you buy it. It was about 3 inches long.

cyclerage23

WOW sounds disapointing. Youd think $500 CAI would atleast come with decent hardware.

Nickvet

It wasn't disappointing for me - easy fix and worth it for me. It works great and I love its performance.