Vararam intake is it worth it?
Hey fellas I have been looking at this vararam intake on my 2012 grand sport. To me I see two drawbacks.
1) I have to cut into my car to install it 2) I may have to drive my car when it's wet outside. (possible water in the intake cuz it sits so low) I know this intake has awesome gains but u guys think this is the way to go? I know that other companies make great intakes as well but this one seems to have an edge over the competition. Which intakes do u guys like?:flag: |
I have a Vararam on my DD 2005 Z51 and it's seen monsoon type rain with no troubles at all. Overall, I'm very happy with mine.
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Originally Posted by puckett69
(Post 1583041295)
I have a Vararam on my DD 2005 Z51 and it's seen monsoon type rain with no troubles at all. Overall, I'm very happy with mine.
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Originally Posted by Kstylez
(Post 1583041418)
Sold already! :cheers:
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Originally Posted by Kstylez
(Post 1583041418)
Sold already! :cheers:
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Go with a Halltech....no cutting and its a quality looking piece...unlike some of the other homemade put together intakes out there..
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Originally Posted by dennis50nj
(Post 1583041504)
im glad your sold, i have driven mine since introduced, in heavy down pours of rain threw puddles snow and the fall with all the leaves, never a problem, and the performance gain is great:thumbs:
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Originally Posted by LFZ
(Post 1583042365)
Go with a Halltech....no cutting and its a quality looking piece...unlike some of the other homemade put together intakes out there..
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Originally Posted by Kstylez
(Post 1583049704)
Are the housepower gains as good as th vararam setup?
Originally Posted by Halltech
(Post 1582549518)
Hosted the dyno for you. Thanks for the information. We see the same increase on the LS7 as well:
http://www.corvettels7.com/vararam_vs_halltech.jpg
Originally Posted by VaraRam Industries
(Post 1582549961)
Wow, it’s amazing to see how many people forget that they have to get the VR moving for full power as has been confirmed by data logs from independent tuners around the world for 10 yrs. . . Most cars will see another 20-30hp through a ¼ mile, NOT the Dyno. This added power comes from the higher velocity air flow which is intercooling your induction system all the way through to your intake manifold. This increased MAF flow rate beyond vacuum alone, allows the ECM or tuner to run maximum commanded or higher timing than what can be achieved on a Dyno.
If you wanted full power from a custom stroked engine combination on a Dyno, you should have simply contacted VR direct. We would have set you up with a 102mm MAF and airbox tail combination to match your other 102MM components used in your stroked engine combination. VR Tech |
Originally Posted by LFZ
(Post 1583050050)
Here you go.....take this for what its worth.
However...it was followed by this.... I use a Halltech CF102 with a beehive...its a maf forward design, clean, simple, and works great. And I've said it before and I'll say it again...Katech and Pratt/Miller use Halltech intakes, so it must work pretty good. :thumbs: |
Originally Posted by Kstylez
(Post 1583050188)
Ya man I have been researching alot since your post. I am starting to like halltech. The vararam rep statement sounded more like an excuse. I'm sure most intakes make more power when the car is moving. Maybe most don't make quite as much as vararam but halltech seems to make enough power when it's not. So it's not like the halltech isn't going to make more power moving as well. Thank you for all the info!
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I just installed my vararam intake on my 06 z51 this pat weekened. Here is my review:
BAD: -Install was kind of hard due to removing the shroud (took about 4 hours) Other than the shroud, the install was a breeze (even cutting it was easy) -The whole system feels pretty cheap....i kept telling myself this as i installed it. I had 2nd thought about putting a big pile of cheap plastic on my $30,000 vette *Note all of the bad wa before i drove it. Good: -The power increase was incredible. My car is bone stock besides this and i'd say i shaved a compete second off of my 0-100 time -No whistle, the whistle some CAI's make is annoying to me and this one is completely silent -Prior to installation i was at 28mpg at 60 mph and now im at 33mpg at 60 mph. A pretty nice increase. I have no driven it in the rain so i cant comment on the water intake. However, i would without a doubt recommend this CAI |
I just installed my vararam intake on my 06 z51 this pat weekened. Here is my review:
BAD: -Install was kind of hard due to removing the shroud (took about 4 hours) Other than the shroud, the install was a breeze (even cutting it was easy) -The whole system feels pretty cheap....i kept telling myself this as i installed it. I had 2nd thought about putting a big pile of cheap plastic on my $30,000 vette *Note all of the bad wa before i drove it. Good: -The power increase was incredible. My car is bone stock besides this and i'd say i shaved a compete second off of my 0-100 time -No whistle, the whistle some CAI's make is annoying to me and this one is completely silent -Prior to installation i was at 28mpg at 60 mph and now im at 33mpg at 60 mph. A pretty nice increase. I have no driven it in the rain so i cant comment on the water intake. However, i would without a doubt recommend this CAI to anyone who was interested in it |
Originally Posted by Kstylez
(Post 1583050188)
Ya man I have been researching alot since your post. I am starting to like halltech. The vararam rep statement sounded more like an excuse. I'm sure most intakes make more power when the car is moving. Maybe most don't make quite as much as vararam but halltech seems to make enough power when it's not. So it's not like the halltech isn't going to make more power moving as well. Thank you for all the info!
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Originally Posted by snapcity
(Post 1583050486)
Prior to installation i was at 28mpg at 60 mph and now im at 33mpg at 60 mph. A pretty nice increase.
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Originally Posted by ELP_JC
(Post 1583053267)
You know that just doesn't make sense, right? What happened is you messed up your MAF sensor readings, and your engine is running lean... which is dangerous. Any such change requires careful tuning.
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