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Deeboe · 09-08-2009, 08:35 PM

waiting on the PM from vararam. which one are you getting tune vs none-tuned CAIs. the non-tune being the weakest out the two is making me go to the tuned one. but I have not purchased my headers yet, so I would like to get my SS tune all together, thats where me getting the non-tuned one comes to mind. what are the pros and cons of the two? So what if the tuned one will throw a code, ill just put the stock air box back on.

thoughts?

jpsuperman81 · 09-08-2009, 09:01 PM

My headers are throwing codes but I was gonna get a tune anyway so I clearly will be getting the tune only one. I'm not buying a 38k car to not have it's full potential, the headers and mufflers make a big difference but even those are better with a tune. Only reason not to tune is of your super concerned about warranty, I am not.

jpsuperman81 · 09-08-2009, 09:04 PM

Also your point about throwing code, that's not the only reason it says tune only. Most likely you want get full benefits without a tune, so if your sure your not tuning probably better off with the non tune version. I would ask vraram to be sure but that would be my guess.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 09-08-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Deeboe

waiting on the PM from vararam. which one are you getting tune vs none-tuned CAIs. the non-tune being the weakest out the is making me go to the tuned one. but I have not purchased my headers yet, so I would like to get my SS tune all together, thats where me getting the non-tuned one comes to mind. what are the pros and cons of the two? So what if the tuned one will throw a code, ill just put the stock air box back on.

thoughts?

Get the no tune, You can upgrade to the tune unit later, The tune unit is to mach for a LS3 with only headers, I can't tell you more at this time.
And if you do a tune on the no tune unit you will see good numbers.

RamAir02 · 09-08-2009, 09:08 PM

I wouldn't tune until you are satisfied with your "level" or "stage" of mods. For instance, I will not tune my car until it has CAI, headers, catback, cam. In my mind that makes a dope street car and I will be happy with that performance for a while. Tunes are not cheap so use them carefully! It all depends on how far you plan on modding your car. For some it may be CAI and catback but others it may be full bolt ons and heads/cam and supercharger. I believe tuning after each mod is just wasting your money.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 09-08-2009, 09:12 PM

Some info on tunes will come out soon.

Deeboe · 09-08-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRS

Get the no tune, You can upgrade to the tune unit later, The tune unit is to mach for a LS3 with only headers, I can't tell you more at this time.
And if you do a tune on the no tune unit you will see good numbers.

thanks

Deeboe · 09-08-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RamAir02

I wouldn't tune until you are satisfied with your "level" or "stage" of mods. For instance, I will not tune my car until it has CAI, headers, catback, cam. In my mind that makes a dope street car and I will be happy with that performance for a while. Tunes are not cheap so use them carefully! It all depends on how far you plan on modding your car. For some it may be CAI and catback but others it may be full bolt ons and heads/cam and supercharger. I believe tuning after each mod is just wasting your money.

btw how much would it be to tune those mods. i have slp2s and getting arh headers pls the v-ram cai

Wacker · 09-08-2009, 10:08 PM

I'm getting the tune version. We are still doing the beta tune on the car so multiple tunes are not an issue.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 09-08-2009, 10:21 PM

Why i need the tune vararam is for next year's LSX 454 from GM with a cam and head work it will be in the 650-720 rwhp so i need at least 2000 cfm

of air for all that HP.
Ops.

themossman · 09-08-2009, 11:02 PM

I'll have the tune version please....I believe I qualify.

austinmike · 09-09-2009, 12:36 AM

um is there 2 diffrent cai for vararam

Santos · 09-09-2009, 08:02 AM

i think ill go with the tune because i plan on getting arh LT with borla axle back i think with a tune my car will def be more bad a$$ for the amount i will be spending as compared to me saving up for FI

Davis · 09-09-2009, 09:12 AM

Unless I go with a blower, my only mods will be DT Shorties, !mufflers, and either the tune or no-tune VR CAI. Either way I'm getting the car tuned once I put the CAI on the car.

I think I'll let the engineers @ Vararam tell me what I need.

09-08-2009, 08:35 PM	#1
Deeboe Bowtie, FOR LIFE!!!! Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS SW/IOM Interrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Where ever Uncle Sam Places me... Posts: 512	vararam buyers which CAI are you getting: tune or none tune and why? waiting on the PM from vararam. which one are you getting tune vs none-tuned CAIs. the non-tune being the weakest out the two is making me go to the tuned one. but I have not purchased my headers yet, so I would like to get my SS tune all together, thats where me getting the non-tuned one comes to mind. what are the pros and cons of the two? So what if the tuned one will throw a code, ill just put the stock air box back on. thoughts? __________________ 2SS/RS Summit White M6 Current: 2011 SW 2SS/RS M6 Fast!!! 70 Chevelle SS (sold) Still kicking myself! 2010 CGM SS/RS A6 (RIP) one pissed SS right there!!!! Last edited by Deeboe; 09-08-2009 at 09:11 PM.

09-08-2009, 09:08 PM	#5
RamAir02 Shadow Gray '19 ZLE M6 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,441 View My Garage	I wouldn't tune until you are satisfied with your "level" or "stage" of mods. For instance, I will not tune my car until it has CAI, headers, catback, cam. In my mind that makes a dope street car and I will be happy with that performance for a while. Tunes are not cheap so use them carefully! It all depends on how far you plan on modding your car. For some it may be CAI and catback but others it may be full bolt ons and heads/cam and supercharger. I believe tuning after each mod is just wasting your money. __________________ 2019 ZL1 1LE \| M6 \| SGM \| PDR \| CF Dash \| Nav \| Wheel Locks PPF \| Paint Correction \| ZL1 Addons Rock Guards \| ZL1 Addons Lift Pads \| ZL1 Addons Feather Lite Tow Hook \| JWM Smoked Sidemarkers \| Wildhammer Smoked Rear Reflectors \| JWM License Plate LEDs \| RotoFab CAI \| ADM IC Reservoir v2 \| BC Forged RZ05 \| SPL Toe Arms \| BW Brake Deflectors \| CMS Roll Bar \| Schroth Profi II ASM Harnesses . Sold: '99 Trans Am (bolt-ons & cam) \| '00 WS6 (bolt-ons, heads, cam, 12 bolt) \| '05 CTS-V (bolt-ons, short throw) \| '10 SS/RS M6 (short throw, CAI, coilovers, LTs, catback, JRE tune) \| '01 WS6 YouTube

09-08-2009, 10:08 PM	#9
Wacker INTHECLOUDS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NM Posts: 912	I'm getting the tune version. We are still doing the beta tune on the car so multiple tunes are not an issue. __________________ 2010 IOM 2SS/RS A6, Tuned by Me, ARH/NoCats, Borla Touring, Vararam CAI, G-Force 9" with 4.10's, Circle D 4500K, (Skinnies/Slicks, and Bogarts all around 24MPG 11.39 @ 118 510 DA www.6l80tuning.com www.6l90tuning.com

09-08-2009, 11:02 PM	#11
themossman Apprehensive Optimist Drives: '10 SS/RS SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX Posts: 1,383	I'll have the tune version please....I believe I qualify. __________________ Car is for sale --->http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158486 Current Summary: Engine:Phase One-(All work by Vengeance Racing): Custom Cam, AR Headers, ported throttle body, ported intake, custom tune, dual valve springs, hardened push rods, under drive pulley, thermostat, Vararam CAI, C5R timing chain, Melling oil pump catch can, breather, MagnaFlow Sport Axle Back Suspension: Pfadt Sport Sway Bars, Pfadt drop springs Other: MGW Shifter, Custom Paint my build journal ---->http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30057

09-09-2009, 12:36 AM	#12
austinmike Drives: 2010 2ss 6m Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: austin tx Posts: 62	um is there 2 diffrent cai for vararam __________________ 2010 2ss rs m6 Inferno Orange Metallic Inferno Orange & black inside black strips fatory Polished rims muffler delete

09-08-2009, 09:01 PM	#2
jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	My headers are throwing codes but I was gonna get a tune anyway so I clearly will be getting the tune only one. I'm not buying a 38k car to not have it's full potential, the headers and mufflers make a big difference but even those are better with a tune. Only reason not to tune is of your super concerned about warranty, I am not.

09-08-2009, 09:04 PM	#3
jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	Also your point about throwing code, that's not the only reason it says tune only. Most likely you want get full benefits without a tune, so if your sure your not tuning probably better off with the non tune version. I would ask vraram to be sure but that would be my guess.

09-08-2009, 09:12 PM	#6
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Some info on tunes will come out soon.

09-08-2009, 10:21 PM	#10
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Why i need the tune vararam is for next year's LSX 454 from GM with a cam and head work it will be in the 650-720 rwhp so i need at least 2000 cfm of air for all that HP. Ops.

09-09-2009, 08:02 AM	#13
Santos Santos Drives: 1SS Blk 6M ECS 1500 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 606 View My Garage	i think ill go with the tune because i plan on getting arh LT with borla axle back i think with a tune my car will def be more bad a$$ for the amount i will be spending as compared to me saving up for FI __________________

09-09-2009, 09:12 AM	#14
Davis Drives: '10 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 126 View My Garage	Unless I go with a blower, my only mods will be DT Shorties, !mufflers, and either the tune or no-tune VR CAI. Either way I'm getting the car tuned once I put the CAI on the car. I think I'll let the engineers @ Vararam tell me what I need. __________________ Black, 2SS/RS, Manual, Inferno Orange Accent Trim Pkg, Sunroof, Rear Ground Effects Tinted Windows, DT shorty headers, !mufflers, !CAGS, Barton STS, Vararam VIN# 2G1FT1EW5A9101443 Delivered 4/17/2009