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BLK2LT · 03-10-2010, 09:47 AM

Has anyone purchased the Vararam for the G8 and put it on one of our v6's? I know there was speculation over if it would fit or not and wanted to know if we have reached a conclusion. I would love to get one of these, even though i have already bought a G5CR and then spent extra money turning it into something like the injen

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Blade · 03-10-2010, 09:50 AM

I called Vararam 2 weeks ago, they have been delaying their v6 model since october last year. They can't figure out the air-flow-relearn problem.

BLK2LT · 03-10-2010, 09:56 AM

that seems to be the story of our lives with this ECU, but thanks for the reply Blade. Its too bad cause those vararams are awsome CAIs

BLK2LT · 03-10-2010, 09:58 AM

Do you think it would make any difference since i have mine tuned? I am only worried about the fit

mrray13 · 03-10-2010, 09:59 AM

If you have the car tuned, I'd think you could make the Vararam work. And work nicely.

Blade · 03-10-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BLK2LT

that seems to be the story of our lives with this ECU, but thanks for the reply Blade. Its too bad cause those vararams are awsome CAIs

Well in either intake you will need a tune to get anything out of that add on. Unless this Injen model has gains like promised, then I might grab it. The thing that I like about Injen's model is that it grabs colder air, instead of the hot engine air stock or Airraid and even the Vararam will grab. So I am gonna cross my fingers about the Injen.

Otherwise, I am just gonna go with Scrming's IAT relocation and maybe hire someone to make me a freer flowing tube to work with the stock intake.

Blade · 03-10-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BLK2LT

Do you think it would make any difference since i have mine tuned? I am only worried about the fit

The fit is a number 2 problem for the vararam. In the G8, I am pretty sure the throttle body is significantly higher than the radiator. I noticed in our Camaros the throttle body and radiator are almost at the same hight.

BLK2LT · 03-10-2010, 10:06 AM

yeah i just live i GA and it rains A LOT lol and i am not so sure i trust the hydroshields, but anyways if it will fit i would like to give it a try. I think the injen is a very good design and i have made my current CAI custom to be like the injen but the filter is tucked a little higher up. We need variance lol Mrray13 will have his with the injen LT's and catback, tuned with a dyno and i would like to do mine with the vararam, JBA's and tune and maybe someday add a catback to that.

BLK2LT · 03-10-2010, 10:07 AM

yea i would hate to waste more money and it not even fit i guess i will contact them and find out for sure

ROD1 · 03-10-2010, 10:10 AM

Seems like the maf and O2 sensors arent playing well together. Im hopin Murray's dyno will shed some light.

XLethal 360 · 03-10-2010, 01:28 PM

im hoping to get the injen. they said no tune would be needed

BLK2LT · 03-10-2010, 04:48 PM

just got the email back from vararam
Vararam to me
show details 5:32 PM (14 minutes ago)
The V6 is on its way ,just wait, you will Love this thing on that car!

Preproduction units have covered 6,000 miles so far.

They were built from production tooling so its just a matter of weeks

PS they use the G8 filter.

KMPrenger · 03-10-2010, 06:44 PM

...and so another CAI gets thrown into the boiling pot! lol

Well, I like the email responder's excitment!

esperman · 03-10-2010, 06:59 PM

hmmmm....I've heard good things on the V8 version.

03-10-2010, 09:47 AM	#1
BLK2LT BLK2LT Drives: JBA's, Injen, Trifecta, Magnaflows Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 87	Vararam for v6? Has anyone purchased the Vararam for the G8 and put it on one of our v6's? I know there was speculation over if it would fit or not and wanted to know if we have reached a conclusion. I would love to get one of these, even though i have already bought a G5CR and then spent extra money turning it into something like the injen lol Last edited by BLK2LT; 03-10-2010 at 09:49 AM. Reason: spelling

03-10-2010, 09:50 AM	#2
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	I called Vararam 2 weeks ago, they have been delaying their v6 model since october last year. They can't figure out the air-flow-relearn problem. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

03-10-2010, 09:59 AM	#5
mrray13 Drives: 2010 1LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 2,973	If you have the car tuned, I'd think you could make the Vararam work. And work nicely. __________________ *PacMan*

03-10-2010, 06:44 PM	#13
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	...and so another CAI gets thrown into the boiling pot! lol Well, I like the email responder's excitment! __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

03-10-2010, 09:56 AM	#3
BLK2LT BLK2LT Drives: JBA's, Injen, Trifecta, Magnaflows Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 87	that seems to be the story of our lives with this ECU, but thanks for the reply Blade. Its too bad cause those vararams are awsome CAIs

03-10-2010, 09:58 AM	#4
BLK2LT BLK2LT Drives: JBA's, Injen, Trifecta, Magnaflows Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 87	Do you think it would make any difference since i have mine tuned? I am only worried about the fit

03-10-2010, 10:06 AM	#8
BLK2LT BLK2LT Drives: JBA's, Injen, Trifecta, Magnaflows Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 87	yeah i just live i GA and it rains A LOT lol and i am not so sure i trust the hydroshields, but anyways if it will fit i would like to give it a try. I think the injen is a very good design and i have made my current CAI custom to be like the injen but the filter is tucked a little higher up. We need variance lol Mrray13 will have his with the injen LT's and catback, tuned with a dyno and i would like to do mine with the vararam, JBA's and tune and maybe someday add a catback to that.

03-10-2010, 10:07 AM	#9
BLK2LT BLK2LT Drives: JBA's, Injen, Trifecta, Magnaflows Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 87	yea i would hate to waste more money and it not even fit i guess i will contact them and find out for sure

03-10-2010, 10:10 AM	#10
ROD1 Retired Drives: 2010 Camaro RS V6 #1301 DOB 3/23/09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ithaca NY Posts: 2,563	Seems like the maf and O2 sensors arent playing well together. Im hopin Murray's dyno will shed some light.

03-10-2010, 01:28 PM	#11
XLethal 360 2LT/RS Summit White Drives: 2010 SW 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Safford, AZ Posts: 112	im hoping to get the injen. they said no tune would be needed

03-10-2010, 04:48 PM	#12
BLK2LT BLK2LT Drives: JBA's, Injen, Trifecta, Magnaflows Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 87	just got the email back from vararam Vararam to me show details 5:32 PM (14 minutes ago) The V6 is on its way ,just wait, you will Love this thing on that car! Preproduction units have covered 6,000 miles so far. They were built from production tooling so its just a matter of weeks PS they use the G8 filter.

03-10-2010, 06:59 PM	#14
esperman You Can Call Me Jay Drives: 2010 1LT RJT Manual w/CAI & Solo Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Louisville, KY area Posts: 1,284	hmmmm....I've heard good things on the V8 version.