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'11CamaroLS · 07-18-2012, 04:27 PM

so ive been looking at what to do for my next performance mod, and getting hearders or ported intake manifold is out (cause of the core deposit and labor for headers installed) so i wanted your thoughts on is it worth switching to Vararam, i know some of you guys have switched and wanted to know your impressions between what you had before and the Vararam. I currently have the K&N aircharger, and ive had it for a year and half now.

mycamaro2011 · 07-18-2012, 04:29 PM

Yes, go with Vararam. You will def feel and hear a diff...

TJ91 · 07-18-2012, 05:12 PM

If you're ere saying going from injen to VR I would say its not a big difference from what I gathered. But going from KandN to VR should definitly be notible

MACE_ENG · 07-18-2012, 05:13 PM

I went from vararam to "other" AND BACK to vararam, and it put a smile on my face all over again LOL.

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TJ91 · 07-18-2012, 05:14 PM

Lol that's right Jay. VR believer!

lscamaro · 07-18-2012, 06:20 PM

The vararam is a monster! I had an airaid with the holes drilled for more air and i switched to the vararam. Luckily, I got to swap for free since i sold my airaid for what I bought my vararam for. The swap was totally worth it! The difference could totally be felt. My airaid used to give up at around 70 mph and the vararam keeps pulling! Also, I felt a way better throttle response with the vararam.

babytiger · 07-18-2012, 06:27 PM

Glad to see some positive words on the VR. That is the one I'm leaning towards. Just not many fans on 'here'.

'11CamaroLS · 07-18-2012, 07:48 PM

the K&N isnt bad but i always hear praise over the vararam. would be nice to have more get up on the freeway too. has anyone not liked there vararam? lol

KMPrenger · 07-18-2012, 10:43 PM

The only dislike for the VR was because some people had fitment issues early on. Those issues are still possible I guess, but we don't really hear about them any more.

I went from the AirRaid to the VR and was very happy. Improved performance...especially at highway speeds and the sound of the exhaust also improved.

ZoMBiE_KMF · 07-18-2012, 11:15 PM

How about RotoFab to VR? I've been thinking about switcing to VR also

SBMARO'11 · 07-19-2012, 01:53 AM

get VR but headers too forget the labor cost do it urself man that way u have pride behind ur camaro

lscamaro · 07-19-2012, 02:57 AM

Yes but headers are a pain to do lol. I love doing my own mods but after installing one set of headers on my uncles car, I'm paying for the install when and if I get mine.

KeepItShut · 07-19-2012, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

If you're ere saying going from injen to VR I would say its not a big difference from what I gathered.

If this is true I guess I'm keeping my Injen long tube

07-18-2012, 04:27 PM	#1
'11CamaroLS Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 474 View My Garage	switch to Vararam so ive been looking at what to do for my next performance mod, and getting hearders or ported intake manifold is out (cause of the core deposit and labor for headers installed) so i wanted your thoughts on is it worth switching to Vararam, i know some of you guys have switched and wanted to know your impressions between what you had before and the Vararam. I currently have the K&N aircharger, and ive had it for a year and half now.

07-18-2012, 05:12 PM	#3
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	If you're ere saying going from injen to VR I would say its not a big difference from what I gathered. But going from KandN to VR should definitly be notible __________________ 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

07-18-2012, 05:14 PM	#5
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	Lol that's right Jay. VR believer! __________________ 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

07-18-2012, 06:20 PM	#6
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	The vararam is a monster! I had an airaid with the holes drilled for more air and i switched to the vararam. Luckily, I got to swap for free since i sold my airaid for what I bought my vararam for. The swap was totally worth it! The difference could totally be felt. My airaid used to give up at around 70 mph and the vararam keeps pulling! Also, I felt a way better throttle response with the vararam. __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

07-18-2012, 10:43 PM	#9
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	The only dislike for the VR was because some people had fitment issues early on. Those issues are still possible I guess, but we don't really hear about them any more. I went from the AirRaid to the VR and was very happy. Improved performance...especially at highway speeds and the sound of the exhaust also improved. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

07-18-2012, 04:29 PM	#2
mycamaro2011 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Victory Red Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boston MA Posts: 358	Yes, go with Vararam. You will def feel and hear a diff...

07-18-2012, 05:13 PM	#4
MACE_ENG Drives: LLT Machine Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: VIC/AUS Posts: 563	I went from vararam to "other" AND BACK to vararam, and it put a smile on my face all over again LOL. ------------------------------------------ Jay@MACE ENGINEERING USA Direct Email: Velocityport410@gmail.com Home of 31hp/33tq ported intake/25mm insulator

07-18-2012, 06:27 PM	#7
babytiger it's hers... Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: katy, tx Posts: 1,202	Glad to see some positive words on the VR. That is the one I'm leaning towards. Just not many fans on 'here'.

07-18-2012, 07:48 PM	#8
'11CamaroLS Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 474 View My Garage	the K&N isnt bad but i always hear praise over the vararam. would be nice to have more get up on the freeway too. has anyone not liked there vararam? lol

07-18-2012, 11:15 PM	#10
ZoMBiE_KMF Camaro Club of NM Drives: '10 2SS/RS, Sold: [COTW 2/20/12] Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,570 View My Garage	How about RotoFab to VR? I've been thinking about switcing to VR also __________________ My Build Thread:

07-19-2012, 01:53 AM	#11
SBMARO'11 Banned Drives: 2011 White Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santa Barbara,Ca Posts: 497	get VR but headers too forget the labor cost do it urself man that way u have pride behind ur camaro

07-19-2012, 02:57 AM	#12
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Yes but headers are a pain to do lol. I love doing my own mods but after installing one set of headers on my uncles car, I'm paying for the install when and if I get mine. __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread