Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com
 
Roto-Fab
Go Back   Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com > Engine | Drivetrain | Powertrain Technical Discussions > Camaro V6 LLT Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons


Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 08-24-2013, 12:19 PM   #1
Decepticon21
 
Decepticon21's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 Camaro v6
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Barberton, Ohio
Posts: 283
will the vararam work on my car?

I don't have the mail slot hood I have jusy the standard closed hood. Im curious if the vararam will still work. It looks like it just works through the grill?
Decepticon21 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2013, 12:27 PM   #2
kjkjr27
COTW 9/16/13
 
kjkjr27's Avatar
 
Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Syracuse
Posts: 10,089
Not exactly sure how it works but there are tons of people who have the LLT and have the vararam intake. You will be fine.
__________________
kjkjr27 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2013, 12:33 PM   #3
Awill
Married
 
Awill's Avatar
 
Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 199
Quote:
Originally Posted by Decepticon21 View Post
I don't have the mail slot hood I have jusy the standard closed hood. Im curious if the vararam will still work. It looks like it just works through the grill?
I don't really know where it's pulling the air from either but they make em for the v6 as well as v8 Camaros so it shouldn't be a problem. just be sure to get the one for the v6. I've really been wanting one, just haven't pulled the trigger on ordering. if you get it let us know what you think.
Awill is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2013, 01:00 PM   #4
lscamaro


 
lscamaro's Avatar
 
Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 10,305
Yes it will work, you don't need the mailslot for it. It works by getting the air coming in from the grille. It's an amazing intake. Coming from a traditional elbow intake (airaid) to the vararam was a huge difference. If anything, the sound of the vararam will put a huge smile on your face
__________________

Click Picture for Build Thread
lscamaro is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2013, 01:11 PM   #5
kjkjr27
COTW 9/16/13
 
kjkjr27's Avatar
 
Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Syracuse
Posts: 10,089
Quick question if it gets air coming from the grill why is the filter on the top right under the hood as opposed to the design like on the v8.
__________________
kjkjr27 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2013, 01:32 PM   #6
IMJ
 
IMJ's Avatar
 
Drives: 2012 SS LS3 | Silver Frost Metallic
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Illinois
Posts: 342
Quote:
Originally Posted by kjkjr27 View Post
Quick question if it gets air coming from the grill why is the filter on the top right under the hood as opposed to the design like on the v8.
There is a plastic air deflector that installs after the grill and before the radiator that encourages the air to flow over the deflector and into the open element intake which is mounted to receive air from that path.
__________________
__________________________________________
Ironman John
IMJ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2013, 01:33 PM   #7
kjkjr27
COTW 9/16/13
 
kjkjr27's Avatar
 
Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Syracuse
Posts: 10,089
O cool did not know that, thanks
__________________
kjkjr27 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2013, 02:28 PM   #8
flyer08
Account Suspended
 
Drives: 2010 2SS/RS
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 3,418
Mail slot in v8 doesn't do anything anyways. All for looks
flyer08 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2013, 03:29 PM   #9
Decepticon21
 
Decepticon21's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 Camaro v6
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Barberton, Ohio
Posts: 283
I have the K&N now so I don't know if this will be better or not the idea of the air ram is cool and I like it.
Decepticon21 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2013, 07:01 PM   #10
KMPrenger


 
KMPrenger's Avatar
 
Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Jefferson City, Missouri
Posts: 13,941
I had an AirRaid and went to the Vararam. The change in sound alone was enough to warrant the cost of changing. The performance on the road was definitely better. I won't say it was better off the line, but once your moving it was definitely better.
__________________
2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties
2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)
KMPrenger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2013, 08:17 PM   #11
Decepticon21
 
Decepticon21's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 Camaro v6
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Barberton, Ohio
Posts: 283
Sounds like people like there vararam more then to a traditional cone intake.
Decepticon21 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2013, 12:46 PM   #12
KMPrenger


 
KMPrenger's Avatar
 
Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Jefferson City, Missouri
Posts: 13,941
The only thing I'd consider switching to that I feel I'd get roughly the same performance is something like the CAI intake and also the scoop addition. But that's pretty costly compared to the VR.

Oh, and the Injen has always been a good pick as well. I'd just recommend putting the "sock" on it if you drive in rain much and definitely stay away from big puddles.
__________________
2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties
2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)
KMPrenger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2013, 01:42 PM   #13
Chaotic73
BUMBLLB
 
Chaotic73's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Yardville, NJ
Posts: 1,772
I had the Vararam for almost a year and then switched to the CAI and I couldn't be happier. Better design, better looking, better sound, and same performance.
__________________
Chaotic73 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2013, 01:51 PM   #14
spyderbuddy


 
spyderbuddy's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Albany, Ga.
Posts: 3,399
I really, really, really like my Vararam Intake, It looks bada&& and sounds great.
__________________
PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.
spyderbuddy is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:18 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.