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christianchevell · 11-17-2012, 07:54 AM

Does anyone have a vararam intake? It seems after my researching it is the best one for the camaro and though it is a pain to clean i want to get one for $400.oo and would like some feed back. The directions i could see online show the pcv hose changed but they do not show it going to the thing or even capping off the now open end of what was the input from the pcv line in the intake, and I want to run a oil catch can so i think I may want to plug the pcv line to the ram intake if it is supposed to go there or run a catch can to it and plug the intake....

I can call them but I am hoping someone allready dealt with this and is sporting one of these with good results !!!!!

As the results of thier testing all these other CAI systems are just as i thought from sticking a hose in box.

dcoates18481 · 11-17-2012, 07:58 AM

I also would like to see more on this.
Anyone have any pics or vids on installing one?

FL1CK · 11-17-2012, 08:27 AM

No pics or vids, but I do have one installed, did it at work in the parking lot. It's not really a hard install, and cleaning it isn't that hard either. Just turn the knobs, remove the filter and clean as you would a K&N...
I haven't installed my catch can yet, but the hose is topped with a breather that comes with the intake. As soon as I get some time off work, and it's nice weather (Looks like tomorrow) I'll post some pics and explain some install work for you. Catch can install can be done with the Vararam install... I already spoke to them about that.
Look for posts tomorrow afternoon/evening here on the thread.
(Just so you know, mine is a 2LT, and the Vararam is the no tune model)
FL1CK

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 11-17-2012, 08:53 AM

I have the vararam for 2 years now and the catch can for that long too, the PVC goes in the coupling ask if you can get one with out the PVC in it, and that will fix it for you, then run the catch can as that manufacturer said to do so.

FL1CK · 11-17-2012, 10:00 AM

Grrr... Ofer you're way ahead of me in this game!!! I might have to get some more monopoly money and catch up!

christianchevell · 11-17-2012, 09:32 PM

Thanks 2 ss , how do you like the vararam? Does it take a long time to for the computer to relearn the added air? Did you notice a gain in power? Good sound?

Broffermoon · 11-17-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by christianchevell

Thanks 2 ss , how do you like the vararam? Does it take a long time to for the computer to relearn the added air? Did you notice a gain in power? Good sound?

I love the vararam and it did not take long at all, say about 100 miles and yes I noticed a gain in power and an excellent sound especially WOT.

The_Stache · 11-17-2012, 10:40 PM

25kish miles on mine at the moment, the only way its leaving my engine bay is when I build my own custom carbon fiber version (long term project).

Personally I believe its the best out there for the dry/heat that we have in arizona!

11-17-2012, 07:54 AM	#1
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Anyone with a vararam intake? Does anyone have a vararam intake? It seems after my researching it is the best one for the camaro and though it is a pain to clean i want to get one for $400.oo and would like some feed back. The directions i could see online show the pcv hose changed but they do not show it going to the thing or even capping off the now open end of what was the input from the pcv line in the intake, and I want to run a oil catch can so i think I may want to plug the pcv line to the ram intake if it is supposed to go there or run a catch can to it and plug the intake.... I can call them but I am hoping someone allready dealt with this and is sporting one of these with good results !!!!! As the results of thier testing all these other CAI systems are just as i thought from sticking a hose in box.

11-17-2012, 07:58 AM	#2
dcoates18481 Drives: 2010 CAMARO RALLY YELLOW SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Aransas Pass Texas Posts: 565 View My Garage	I also would like to see more on this. Anyone have any pics or vids on installing one? __________________ I LIKE TO GO FAST! Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam Kit, Melling oil pump, C5R Timing Chain, Dyno Tuned by Shawn@Lethal Racing, Vararam Tuned intake, Vararam Power Wedge, LSR Tri Ax Short throw Shifter, VMAX Ported T/B, TSP 2" L/T Headers, TSP Cat delete, Borla axle back exhaust, Innovate A/F monitor, 471.7 HP/438.8 TQ

11-17-2012, 08:27 AM	#3
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	No pics or vids, but I do have one installed, did it at work in the parking lot. It's not really a hard install, and cleaning it isn't that hard either. Just turn the knobs, remove the filter and clean as you would a K&N... I haven't installed my catch can yet, but the hose is topped with a breather that comes with the intake. As soon as I get some time off work, and it's nice weather (Looks like tomorrow) I'll post some pics and explain some install work for you. Catch can install can be done with the Vararam install... I already spoke to them about that. Look for posts tomorrow afternoon/evening here on the thread. (Just so you know, mine is a 2LT, and the Vararam is the no tune model) FL1CK __________________ I am not childish, you're just being a poopy head!

11-17-2012, 10:00 AM	#5
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	Grrr... Ofer you're way ahead of me in this game!!! I might have to get some more monopoly money and catch up! __________________ I am not childish, you're just being a poopy head!

11-17-2012, 10:40 PM	#8
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,803 View My Garage	25kish miles on mine at the moment, the only way its leaving my engine bay is when I build my own custom carbon fiber version (long term project). Personally I believe its the best out there for the dry/heat that we have in arizona! __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

11-17-2012, 08:53 AM	#4
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	I have the vararam for 2 years now and the catch can for that long too, the PVC goes in the coupling ask if you can get one with out the PVC in it, and that will fix it for you, then run the catch can as that manufacturer said to do so.

11-17-2012, 09:32 PM	#6
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Thanks 2 ss , how do you like the vararam? Does it take a long time to for the computer to relearn the added air? Did you notice a gain in power? Good sound?