Vararam OR Injen Longtube? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

xTHExxFALLENx · 07-11-2012, 02:33 AM

Alright guys, I know this is an exhausted topic.... But I need help with choosing. I really like the Injen but i've been told that because I live in South Florida, there's a chance that my my car may hydro-lock due to the filters position. Have any of you had this problem? What are the pros and cons of both systems?
BTW its a V6!

Thanx Guys

lscamaro · 07-11-2012, 02:40 AM

I've only heard of one or two people that have actually hydro locked their cars because of it but it was because they did the install wrong.

Having said this, this was the reasn I personally didn't get it. Even though I live in south Texas which barely gets any rain, I got scared when last winter I had to drive through a substantial stream of water as it was the only way to my house. That scared me so much because i knew if that situation arised with me having an injen, something bad would have probably happened.

I used to have an airaid and swapped for the vararam and love the decision I made! The vararam is a great intake! The airaid used to give out at like 70 mph and the vararam seriously keeps you planted in your seat the whole way. Plus the sound the vararam makes is so insane! It makes the car sound so mean!

Just my two cents. If u have any questions, feel free to pm me.

A9AL8R · 07-11-2012, 03:55 AM

i also live in Texas (Houston) i love my Injen easy install and i've driven it to New Orleans more than a few times for Work in Heavy rain. The kind where you have to go 30 MPH cause you can barely see the guy in front of you on the freeway. I never had a problem with it, honestly i never even thought it would be a problem at the time. it is kinda up there in the engine bay Behind your wheel well plastics. So the water flinging off your tire never touches it. The sound it makes when you take off is awesome i love it. It makes you sound like you have a Turbo (sort of) and i am glad i purchased it. as long as you don't try to barge your camaro through a pond or big ass puddle you really shouldn't have anything to worry about it does have a rain skirt which is basically a windbreaker material sleeve to get most of the water off i'm just saying if you use common sense while driving you wouldn't have a problem.

2010CamaroRS · 07-11-2012, 06:13 AM

i had the long tube kit...caused my car to misfire on 2 seperate occasions...both during torrential rainstorms...i sold it to a guy who doesnt drive in the rain and bought the BBK short ram intake....fits the color scheme of my car and virtually the same gains

austinjames · 07-11-2012, 06:19 AM

I have a Injen longtube and also live in Florida. And I have t2 ports and the cone sits right behind one of the ports. Buy a $20 hydro shield and it will not hydrolock period. I've had mine on for over a year and not a single problem. And like I said I can actually see the cone from just looking at my front bumper thru the ports. I wouldn't get any other CAI. I love it. Also this is my daily driver so I've driven it thru everything u can imagine

Agarc · 07-11-2012, 08:21 AM

yea i have a Injen i live in miami and its been rain alot and ive had not one prob, just with any intake dont go be doing some under water explorations lol

PsychoRS · 07-11-2012, 09:43 AM

I have the Injen Longtube. No problems whatsoever and it performs great!

I also had a Vararam, PITA to install if it even fits due to the many early fitment issues and don't forget the clamps deformed the airhorn where it butts up against the TB. Performance was great, but QC and materials used to make it IMHO not so much!

PsychoRS · 07-11-2012, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austinjames

I have a Injen longtube and also live in Florida. And I have t2 ports and the cone sits right behind one of the ports. Buy a $20 hydro shield and it will not hydrolock period.

+1 on the hydro shield!

ChadG · 07-11-2012, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsychoRS

I have the Injen Longtube. No problems whatsoever and it performs great!

I also had a Vararam, PITA to install if it even fits due to the many early fitment issues and don't forget the clamps deformed the airhorn where it butts up against the TB. Performance was great, but QC and materials used to make it IMHO not so much!

I was one of the people that went through the initial ass pain of being an early Vararam adopter. I haven't heard many people talking about fit issues since the early models were released, and the clamps deforming the material were mostly due to people overtightening them to try to overcome a bad fit. That said, the guys at Vararam were awesome with their customer support and bent over backwards to make things work with my car, and I'm glad they did - it is an impressive intake. I'm sure the Injen longtube is fantastic as well, I don't think you can go wrong with either to be honest.

MACE_ENG · 07-11-2012, 12:57 PM

Having experienced and dynoed all intake style, my bet would have to go to vararam! Can't beat the short tube length for immediate throttle response, and ram air effect pass 80mph!

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NYJets77 · 07-11-2012, 01:33 PM

+1 for Vararam

sound + performance, and it looks cool.

hapisok · 07-11-2012, 01:44 PM

had em both and loved em both and honestly can't say there was a HUGE difference between one or the other. what may have seemed to make a difference between going from the Injen to the Vararam could have simply been air temps that effected my butt dyno. personally thought the Injen was the better looking of the 2 and had a cooler sound. put 20K miles on the Injen and NEVER had an issue. but at the same time i wasn't a pretending i was driving a party boat when the roads flooded. anyhow, you can't go wrong with either one...personal preference IMO.

BlAcK MaMbA SS · 07-11-2012, 01:53 PM

VRam all the way !

riki3fan · 07-11-2012, 04:58 PM

I had my Injen for 17k miles and never had a problem. I had the hydro-sheild, and it worked great. As long as you don't let it sit in two feet of standing water, you'll be totally fine. I loved the sound and the look. Only reason I don't still have it is that I am now supercharged, and the SC kit has its own special long ran intake. Think I'll try to sell it at some point, but I would have definitely kept it if I could have.

TJ91 · 07-11-2012, 05:32 PM

Vararam....it'll ram you in your seat

SUV2008 · 07-11-2012, 05:57 PM

+1 for Injen. Love it and no regrets whatsoever!

cam fan · 07-18-2012, 12:40 AM

VR - engine bay looks better. I love the sound & POWA

07-11-2012, 02:33 AM	#1
xTHExxFALLENx Drives: 2010 VR camaro 1LT w/RS package Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 146	Vararam OR Injen Longtube? Alright guys, I know this is an exhausted topic.... But I need help with choosing. I really like the Injen but i've been told that because I live in South Florida, there's a chance that my my car may hydro-lock due to the filters position. Have any of you had this problem? What are the pros and cons of both systems? BTW its a V6! Thanx Guys __________________

07-11-2012, 02:40 AM	#2
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 5,938	I've only heard of one or two people that have actually hydro locked their cars because of it but it was because they did the install wrong. Having said this, this was the reasn I personally didn't get it. Even though I live in south Texas which barely gets any rain, I got scared when last winter I had to drive through a substantial stream of water as it was the only way to my house. That scared me so much because i knew if that situation arised with me having an injen, something bad would have probably happened. I used to have an airaid and swapped for the vararam and love the decision I made! The vararam is a great intake! The airaid used to give out at like 70 mph and the vararam seriously keeps you planted in your seat the whole way. Plus the sound the vararam makes is so insane! It makes the car sound so mean! Just my two cents. If u have any questions, feel free to pm me. __________________ Current Mods: Vararam \| Borla ProXS Custom Axle-Back \| Mace 25mm Insulator \| MACE Ported Intake Manifold \| And a few other things Click here to visit my Build Thread!

07-11-2012, 03:55 AM	#3
A9AL8R Drives: IBM 2LT W/CGM Stripes Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Woodlands,TX Posts: 88	i also live in Texas (Houston) i love my Injen easy install and i've driven it to New Orleans more than a few times for Work in Heavy rain. The kind where you have to go 30 MPH cause you can barely see the guy in front of you on the freeway. I never had a problem with it, honestly i never even thought it would be a problem at the time. it is kinda up there in the engine bay Behind your wheel well plastics. So the water flinging off your tire never touches it. The sound it makes when you take off is awesome i love it. It makes you sound like you have a Turbo (sort of) and i am glad i purchased it. as long as you don't try to barge your camaro through a pond or big ass puddle you really shouldn't have anything to worry about it does have a rain skirt which is basically a windbreaker material sleeve to get most of the water off i'm just saying if you use common sense while driving you wouldn't have a problem. __________________

07-11-2012, 06:13 AM	#4
2010CamaroRS Driver of the Blue Demon Drives: '10 Camaro 1LT ABM, 2003 S-10 4WD Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Westfield, MA Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	i had the long tube kit...caused my car to misfire on 2 seperate occasions...both during torrential rainstorms...i sold it to a guy who doesnt drive in the rain and bought the BBK short ram intake....fits the color scheme of my car and virtually the same gains __________________ New England Camaro 5 The Few, The Proud, The Aqua Blue Metallics DT shorties.BBK Intake.FlowMaster AT.Eibach 1'' drop.Hurst Short Throw (44% reduction).Unrestricted Motorsports Gen 1 Style Rear Spoiler.Custom Aqua Blue Metallic Interior Panels.RS Embroidered Head Rests.Interior LED by Oracle.Illuminated Bowtie by Oracle.Footwell LED by Oracle.Grille LED by Oracle.Functional Headliner Console Toggle Switches for LED Lighting.Aqua Blue Engine Cover.RotoFab Radiator Cover.Aqua Blue Fuse Box Cover from RPI Designs.Much More

07-11-2012, 06:19 AM	#5
austinjames Account Suspend...Right Drives: Synergy LS & Vulcan 1600cc Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 3,579 View My Garage	I have a Injen longtube and also live in Florida. And I have t2 ports and the cone sits right behind one of the ports. Buy a $20 hydro shield and it will not hydrolock period. I've had mine on for over a year and not a single problem. And like I said I can actually see the cone from just looking at my front bumper thru the ports. I wouldn't get any other CAI. I love it. Also this is my daily driver so I've driven it thru everything u can imagine __________________

07-11-2012, 08:21 AM	#6
Agarc Dr.Frankenstein Drives: Frankenstein Ls2 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MIA Posts: 1,499 View My Garage	yea i have a Injen i live in miami and its been rain alot and ive had not one prob, just with any intake dont go be doing some under water explorations lol __________________ in Life there are people who will tell u want can be done and what cant be done sometimes u got to carve ur own path in this world

07-11-2012, 09:43 AM	#7
PsychoRS Camaro Addict Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sunset, UT Posts: 688	I have the Injen Longtube. No problems whatsoever and it performs great! I also had a Vararam, PITA to install if it even fits due to the many early fitment issues and don't forget the clamps deformed the airhorn where it butts up against the TB. Performance was great, but QC and materials used to make it IMHO not so much! __________________ The Red Devil Drop a gear and disappear!!! Mods: Cold Air Inductions CAI // Magnaflow Competition Cat-back #16580 // VMAX Ported TB // Elite Engineering Catch Can // SLP Skip Shift Eliminator

07-11-2012, 12:57 PM	#10
MACE_ENG --WORLDWIDE DEALER-- Drives: LLT Machine Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BMORE/USA/VIC/AUS Posts: 532	Having experienced and dynoed all intake style, my bet would have to go to vararam! Can't beat the short tube length for immediate throttle response, and ram air effect pass 80mph! _____________________________ Jay@Mace Engineering USA Direct Email: Velocityport410@gmail.com Home of the 31hp/33tq ported intake/25mm insulator! __________________ *Empowering Enthusiasts* *www.maceengineering.com.au*

07-11-2012, 01:33 PM	#11
NYJets77 Drives: 2013 2LT/RS Summit White Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,099	+1 for Vararam sound + performance, and it looks cool.

07-11-2012, 01:44 PM	#12
hapisok crazier than a coconut Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: virginia Posts: 1,495	had em both and loved em both and honestly can't say there was a HUGE difference between one or the other. what may have seemed to make a difference between going from the Injen to the Vararam could have simply been air temps that effected my butt dyno. personally thought the Injen was the better looking of the 2 and had a cooler sound. put 20K miles on the Injen and NEVER had an issue. but at the same time i wasn't a pretending i was driving a party boat when the roads flooded. anyhow, you can't go wrong with either one...personal preference IMO. __________________

07-11-2012, 01:53 PM	#13
BlAcK MaMbA SS Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS RS L99 Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, California/Mazatlan, Sinaloa Posts: 377 View My Garage	VRam all the way ! __________________ CrushingAllMustangAndRiceOwners

07-11-2012, 04:58 PM	#14
riki3fan Camaro Obsessed Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 IBM Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 145 View My Garage	I had my Injen for 17k miles and never had a problem. I had the hydro-sheild, and it worked great. As long as you don't let it sit in two feet of standing water, you'll be totally fine. I loved the sound and the look. Only reason I don't still have it is that I am now supercharged, and the SC kit has its own special long ran intake. Think I'll try to sell it at some point, but I would have definitely kept it if I could have. __________________ *Riki, driving Eva "Blue Devil"* - *2011 2LT/RS M6 IBM w/White Rally Stripes & Gill Stripes* Mod List (so far): IPF Supercharger!> Eibach Pro-Plus Kit (Springs & Bars) > MRT v2.0 Axle-Back > Strut Tower Brace > AAC Fog, License Plate, and Interior Lighting upgrades Results (so far) at a Mile High: GTech - 220 RWHP Dyno Results - Pre-SC - 235RWHP -------> Post-SC - 360RWHP! What a kick in the pants! 1/22/11-Placed order at dealer > 2/24/11-Order produced > 3/21/11-Vehicle delivered to customer

07-11-2012, 05:32 PM	#15
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 12,368	Vararam....it'll ram you in your seat __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

07-11-2012, 05:57 PM	#16
SUV2008 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lakewood, Colorado Posts: 100 View My Garage	+1 for Injen. Love it and no regrets whatsoever!

07-18-2012, 12:40 AM	#17
cam fan Drives: fast Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,230	VR - engine bay looks better. I love the sound & POWA __________________ BUILD RECORD