F/S Vararam Tune Only CAI - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

towmoe · 05-03-2011, 07:45 PM

I have a early model Tune Only Vararam intake. I ran it on my non-tuned car for less than 300 miles. I waited to put it back on until I got a tune, which I never did. Selling it for $175+ shipping.

towmoe · 05-04-2011, 10:07 AM

No one?

Camarowguy · 05-04-2011, 03:08 PM

Serious? I just bought one yesterday. Damn

myersff · 05-05-2011, 06:44 AM

So is this "early" model different than if I ordered one from Vararam today? Thanks interested.

towmoe · 05-05-2011, 09:28 AM

I'm not 100% sure. I know the early non-Tune versions had some bucking problems but I don't know if the Tune only version had it as well. That said, I don't know if you would have bucking issues with a Tune only version if a tune is applied.

Camarowguy · 05-07-2011, 07:49 AM

No bucking issues on my tune only model. I did get a generic tune at the same time.

towmoe · 05-09-2011, 04:19 PM

Bump.

towmoe · 05-10-2011, 12:48 PM

Bump for lower price.

cleanwhiteSS · 05-12-2011, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camarowguy

No bucking issues on my tune only model. I did get a generic tune at the same time.

But is yours an early model also?

SGOS252382 · 05-15-2011, 02:02 PM

This is an earlier model (newer models have the radiator extention plus a screen to direct airflow).
If you are the original buyer of the intake, you should be able to contact Vararam and get a brand new Vararam intake.
Just recently I contacted Vararam and they sent me a new intake because my tune only Vararam had some surging/bucking issues at cruise speeds.

The older versions are under warranty. If you have any issues with it, they will send you a brand new Vararam (new version).

I'd give them a call.

mike25 · 05-15-2011, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGOS252382

This is an earlier model (newer models have the radiator extention plus a screen to direct airflow).
If you are the original buyer of the intake, you should be able to contact Vararam and get a brand new Vararam intake.
Just recently I contacted Vararam and they sent me a new intake because my tune only Vararam had some surging/bucking issues at cruise speeds.

The older versions are under warranty. If you have any issues with it, they will send you a brand new Vararam (new version).

I'd give them a call.

Picture of said changes? Is this intake a problem intake before the issues were fixed or is this intake fine?

SGOS252382 · 05-20-2011, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike25

Picture of said changes? Is this intake a problem intake before the issues were fixed or is this intake fine?

Sorry I haven't been back in a while. The newer intake has longer extention that extends further down in front (to direct air into the intake mouth). It also has the honey comb screen (inside) to help control air flow.

The eariler models have some tuning issues. Some guys have had good luck with them, while others have had a lot of bucking/surging issues at cruise rpms
(1800 - 2000 rpms or so).
Mine had a lot of surging/bucking at cruise speed, in certain air conditons.

But I ran mine on my car for over a year like that, because my car ran fast times at the track. I finally got around to calling Vararam about the problem and they sent me out a new intake.

The Tech/engineer at Vararam will explain the difference between the newer model and the earlier model if you call them. He went into great detail explaining why the earlier models have bucking issues with me on the phone.

towmoe · 06-11-2011, 07:40 PM

Sold my Camaro. Best offer gets this or it will be thrown in the trash.

05-03-2011, 07:45 PM	#1
towmoe Drives: IBM 2010 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: OKC Posts: 462	F/S Vararam Intake $175 I have a early model Tune Only Vararam intake. I ran it on my non-tuned car for less than 300 miles. I waited to put it back on until I got a tune, which I never did. Selling it for $175+ shipping. Attached Images __________________ 2SS/M6 \| Imperial Blue Metallic \| White Stripes \| Black Int Last edited by towmoe; 05-10-2011 at 12:47 PM.

05-04-2011, 10:07 AM	#2
towmoe Drives: IBM 2010 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: OKC Posts: 462	No one? __________________ 2SS/M6 \| Imperial Blue Metallic \| White Stripes \| Black Int

05-05-2011, 06:44 AM	#4
myersff Drives: CGM 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: northern va Posts: 67	So is this "early" model different than if I ordered one from Vararam today? Thanks interested. __________________ 2010 CGM 1SS Loudmouth axle back,BMR goodies,pedders springs,Barton short shifter.

05-05-2011, 09:28 AM	#5
towmoe Drives: IBM 2010 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: OKC Posts: 462	I'm not 100% sure. I know the early non-Tune versions had some bucking problems but I don't know if the Tune only version had it as well. That said, I don't know if you would have bucking issues with a Tune only version if a tune is applied. __________________ 2SS/M6 \| Imperial Blue Metallic \| White Stripes \| Black Int

05-09-2011, 04:19 PM	#7
towmoe Drives: IBM 2010 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: OKC Posts: 462	Bump. __________________ 2SS/M6 \| Imperial Blue Metallic \| White Stripes \| Black Int

05-04-2011, 03:08 PM	#3
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	Serious? I just bought one yesterday. Damn

05-07-2011, 07:49 AM	#6
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	No bucking issues on my tune only model. I did get a generic tune at the same time.

05-10-2011, 12:48 PM	#8
towmoe Drives: IBM 2010 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: OKC Posts: 462	Bump for lower price. __________________ 2SS/M6 \| Imperial Blue Metallic \| White Stripes \| Black Int

05-15-2011, 02:02 PM	#10
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	This is an earlier model (newer models have the radiator extention plus a screen to direct airflow). If you are the original buyer of the intake, you should be able to contact Vararam and get a brand new Vararam intake. Just recently I contacted Vararam and they sent me a new intake because my tune only Vararam had some surging/bucking issues at cruise speeds. The older versions are under warranty. If you have any issues with it, they will send you a brand new Vararam (new version). I'd give them a call.

06-11-2011, 07:40 PM	#13
towmoe Drives: IBM 2010 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: OKC Posts: 462	Sold my Camaro. Best offer gets this or it will be thrown in the trash. __________________ 2SS/M6 \| Imperial Blue Metallic \| White Stripes \| Black Int

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