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KBruno · 06-22-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Camarowguy

Just wondering.....what difference does any gap make? Is it just the sight of it that bothers you? It doesn't bother me, I rarely open my hood. Out of sight out of mind.

Well, yeh. It looks kinda crappy & unfinised but really, look at where that air is going instead of through the radiator. Up, over, around. And since it's harder for air to pass through the radiator and all, more air will go around than it looks like at first blush. Look at how nicely all that was closed off before. Even that little gap between the condensor and radiator was carefully closed off, and for reasons other than cosmetics.

KBruno · 06-22-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 14pilot

FWIW, I read that Vararam is about to release a new product, a close-out panel that covers the whole radiator. I don't know anything more than I've posted here and don't have pictures. Stuff that in your "Wedgiee" and smoke it - LOL !!!

The WHOLE radiator? Really!? Wow, that would be great for aerodynamics but I'm not so sure about the cooling.

tramtwo · 06-22-2012, 09:56 AM

I can't believe I read the whole thing...

Camarowguy · 06-22-2012, 02:56 PM

Anyone call them today?

IndeedSS1 · 06-22-2012, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarowguy

Anyone call them today?

Not me, just waiting for the website to be updated? This evening was going to be the earliest, if it all came together. And without Steve there I don't anyone else process orders.

Camarowguy · 06-22-2012, 03:20 PM

Well that's not good if the operation shuts down from one guy being out.

IndeedSS1 · 06-22-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarowguy

Well that's not good if the operation shuts down from one guy being out.

Just because Steve isn't there to take phone orders doesn't mean you can't place one via the website when it is up.

No big deal, they were still in the process of figuring a price as there were some manufacturing costs that weren't finalized or made available to them yet.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 06-22-2012, 04:42 PM

Here is the biggest problem if you call and Steve isn't there, if Patrick is the one on the phone its a 1 hr your on the phone, i called on Wednesday and there coming is what i can say.

And so is more info..

ssmike · 06-22-2012, 05:30 PM

Camarowguy · 06-22-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

Here is the biggest problem if you call and Steve isn't there, if Patrick is the one on the phone its a 1 hr your on the phone, i called on Wednesday and there coming is what i can say.

And so is more info..

Maybe Patrick is who I talked to first......because I tried to let him go a few times......I was on lunch and missed my workout because I couldnt get off the phone with him

nice guy tho

14pilot · 06-22-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KBruno

The WHOLE radiator? Really!? Wow, that would be great for aerodynamics but I'm not so sure about the cooling.

Yes, the under the hood aerodyanics will be HUGELY improved by a close-out panel that covers the top ot the radiator. Corvettes have them so they must be good.

The panel is for cosmetics, hides the radiator same as stock on 'Vettes and on CTS-Vs...

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 06-22-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by csjcsj

Got a pic of this please!

Its hard to see.

Coyotekiller · 06-23-2012, 09:54 AM

So is this a radiator close out panel that is for use with the vararam intake only?

IndeedSS1 · 06-23-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Coyotekiller

So is this a radiator close out panel that is for use with the vararam intake only?

Seems like it. Probably a good idea but never crossed my mind.

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06-22-2012, 03:20 PM	#328
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	Well that's not good if the operation shuts down from one guy being out. __________________ 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

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tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	I can't believe I read the whole thing...

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Coyotekiller Account Suspended Drives: 2012 AGM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beaufort, NC Posts: 1,383	So is this a radiator close out panel that is for use with the vararam intake only?