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Higgs Boson · 08-20-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

can't wait for mine. wonder if it's a bad idea to make a pass with it and then without like 30 minutes later.

it's a good idea.

Camarowguy · 08-20-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

can't wait for mine. wonder if it's a bad idea to make a pass with it and then without like 30 minutes later.

Do that and report back soldier.

Broffermoon · 08-20-2012, 11:08 PM

wow! Thank you for the technical data and the explanation of how the MAF interacts with the fuel mix, etc. I found that fascinating. Your points are not argumentative nor are they critical, merely stating the facts.
Observation though, cars are personal, even our language reflects such. Often when a person is involved in a auto accident, it comes out: "I got hit!" Personal identification makes each car ah, personal. Butt dynos, etc. are more reflective of the identity of the car than factual information. Vararam will continue to sell wedges and such easy bolt ons simply as an identity boost.....so be it. Ego can be a fragile thing.....I guess one can say our egos get wedged in the middle of our personality. I think I should stop at that.

jonathanmoguel · 08-21-2012, 02:43 AM

i see. ill invest in a oil catch can.. more functionality in my opinion.. 130 bucks. for the wedge.. id rather spend that on gas or something else!

IndeedSS1 · 08-21-2012, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jonathanmoguel

i see. ill invest in a oil catch can.. more functionality in my opinion.. 130 bucks. for the wedge.. id rather spend that on gas or something else!

Two completely different things. One catches oil the other redirects airflow. One is preventative maintenance device the other performance. Unless you try things yourself, you'll have to live through others experiences

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Oh and like Vararam and their Wedge, if you buy an RX catch can from SC2150, it comes with a money back guarantee.

krusher · 08-21-2012, 07:33 AM

Anyone with a K&N typhoon intake? Will this work with my intake?

cipriank · 08-21-2012, 08:02 AM

look at around 2200 and 2100 rpm

Camarowguy · 08-21-2012, 08:50 AM

Its called not flooring it at the exact same point. Look at the numbers. Duh

Rabamaro · 08-21-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cipriank

look at around 2200 and 2100 rpm

Look at the GAINS from 3000-5000 rpm

Rabamaro · 08-21-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarowguy

Its called not flooring it at the exact same point. Look at the numbers. Duh

rolnslo · 08-21-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rabamaro

Look at the GAINS from 3000-5000 rpm

Shhhh....you aren't supposed to point out that there are gains from 2400-6100 RPM, only that there is a drop in power over a 400 rpm range (1900-2300).

I love this thread...People wanted independent track times and dyno results, not just my opinion on this part. So early adopters posted the requested info and it still gets questioned...it's a no win situation.

Either the power wedge works for you or it doesn't. If you want big power, go FI or get your motor built, if you want to incrementally improve performance without voiding your warranty, consider trying out the power wedge.

Camarowguy · 08-21-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

Shhhh....you aren't supposed to point out that there are gains from 2400-6100 RPM, only that there is a drop in power over a 400 rpm range (1900-2300).

I love this thread...People wanted independent track times and dyno results, not just my opinion on this part. So early adopters posted the requested info and it still gets questioned...it's a no win situation.

Either the power wedge works for you or it doesn't. If you want big power, go FI or get your motor built, if you want to incrementally improve performance without voiding your warranty, consider trying out the power wedge.

Camarowguy · 08-21-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cipriank

look at around 2200 and 2100 rpm

The more I look at it, the more I wonder why you posted this and then pointed that out with the obvious deviation at the beginning which is obviously a hint that wide open throttle didn't occur at the same time in both runs. Obviously. Lol.

Higgs Boson · 08-21-2012, 04:29 PM

this damn thing is showing gains every time with no additional airflow into the engine.

mine is still for sale since I'll get a blower after I get some fall/winter passes for a baseline.

08-20-2012, 11:08 PM	#1361
Broffermoon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 163	wow! Thank you for the technical data and the explanation of how the MAF interacts with the fuel mix, etc. I found that fascinating. Your points are not argumentative nor are they critical, merely stating the facts. Observation though, cars are personal, even our language reflects such. Often when a person is involved in a auto accident, it comes out: "I got hit!" Personal identification makes each car ah, personal. Butt dynos, etc. are more reflective of the identity of the car than factual information. Vararam will continue to sell wedges and such easy bolt ons simply as an identity boost.....so be it. Ego can be a fragile thing.....I guess one can say our egos get wedged in the middle of our personality. I think I should stop at that. __________________ Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. --T.S. Eliot

08-21-2012, 08:02 AM	#1365
cipriank Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: boca raton, fl Posts: 247	look at the huge decrease in hp and tq in the lower rpm range look at around 2200 and 2100 rpm __________________ 2010 2ss L99 Mods: ADM race intake, ADM scoop w/ washer bottle, SLP long tube headers, SLP 25% UDP, SLP Loud Mouth 2 exhaust, Vmax TB, BER intake manifold,3.45 gears, MSD wires, SLP 160 t-stat, SLP Springs, EFI live tune by Redline Motorsports

08-21-2012, 08:50 AM	#1366
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	Its called not flooring it at the exact same point. Look at the numbers. Duh __________________ 2011 imperial blue SS/RS a6 12.43@112 vararam, tune, jba cats, magnaflow axle back, self ported tb, under drive pulley, NO headers, Stock tires. 1.87 60ft. Stock tires. SOLD :( 2000 1500 silverado extra cab SOLD :( 2017 Silverado 5.3 all stock 2004 5.7 GTO 78mm turbo

08-21-2012, 02:43 AM	#1362
jonathanmoguel MM.CC Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wilmington/Lomita, CA Posts: 281 View My Garage	i see. ill invest in a oil catch can.. more functionality in my opinion.. 130 bucks. for the wedge.. id rather spend that on gas or something else!

08-21-2012, 07:33 AM	#1364
krusher Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS CGM Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oskaloosa, IA Posts: 627	Anyone with a K&N typhoon intake? Will this work with my intake?

08-21-2012, 04:29 PM	#1372
Higgs Boson Perpetual Order Drives: indeed Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 1,277	this damn thing is showing gains every time with no additional airflow into the engine. mine is still for sale since I'll get a blower after I get some fall/winter passes for a baseline.