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96/10SS · 11-24-2010, 10:51 PM

Im really leaning towards the vararam intake from the threads ive been reading. how many people are running this intake and why did you go with it? are you happy with your decision? thanks for the input

caverman · 11-24-2010, 10:53 PM

Intrested as well.

Actually I'm more intrested to see if someone replaced a different CAI with the Vararam and thinks it's worth the money and effort.

Personally I don't care for the looks over the open element type but if it truely gets the kind of rwhp they are saying then I might have to bypass looks for performance.

96/10SS · 11-24-2010, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by caverman

Intrested as well.

Actually I'm more intrested to see if someone replaced a different CAI with the Vararam and thinks it's worth the money and effort.

Personally I don't care for the looks over the open element type but if it truely gets the kind of rwhp they are saying then I might have to bypass looks for performance.

yea thatd be interesting to hear if someone splurged for the extra hp on this intake. an i kinda like the look makes me think of the fourth gen camaro.

IndeedSS1 · 11-25-2010, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by caverman

Intrested as well.

Actually I'm more intrested to see if someone replaced a different CAI with the Vararam and thinks it's worth the money and effort.

Personally I don't care for the looks over the open element type but if it truely gets the kind of rwhp they are saying then I might have to bypass looks for performance.

I had the CAI and can't say I could feel any difference from stock. I knew there was HP increase but couldn't really feel it. With the Vararam I feel the difference. I bought one because others said they could feel the difference and the design seemed to make sense to me. Short airflow path, a relatively straight path to the intake manifold, and air source completely outside of the engine bay One thing that really impressed me was opening the hood and touching the Vararam, after driving for quite a while. The intake wasn't even warm.

Just to be clear, the CAI is exremely well made and Jannetty's testing showed it to be top notch. Not saying it not a great intake. If I were to do CAI again, I'd have to have the ADM sccop to go along with it because that makes sense.

Keep in mind that I don't take my car to the track, no dyno, and it's my daily commuter. I can only give my opinion based on SOTP.

sales@vararam.com · 11-25-2010, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 96/10SS

Im really leaning towards the vararam intake from the threads ive been reading. how many people are running this intake and why did you go with it? are you happy with your decision? thanks for the input

Just remember all our units come with our PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE - " If you don't like it - If you don't love it -If it does not perform the way we say it will - we will gladly take it back and pay the shipping both ways!!!" So the only thing you are at risk for is the installation time -and that is less than half an hour!!! Try it!! You'll like it!!!!
Steve
Vararam Industries

jhyland87 · 11-25-2010, 07:20 AM

This will prob be on the first set of performance mods I install, along with exhaust, headers, and a tune. I have yet to hear any negative feedback

BackinBlackSS/RS · 11-25-2010, 08:08 AM

I have this intake. I waited VERY long before I pulled the trigger on a setup. I could not be happier. OTR(Over the radiator) is an awesome intake. It pulls air from out side, although with the scoop attached others can as well.
I've data logged this intake(still am) and I am very impressed thus far with the results.
My IAT's stay almost at ambient when you are cruising and go down almost immediately once you get going. WOT this car sounds much more aggressive with this intake from an exhaust and intake standpoint. It looks awesome IMO. I just could not be happier.
I don't have any hp increase numbers, but it will be similar to most on the market at the very least. There are a lot of good ones available, just get the one you feel is best for you.

96/10SS · 11-25-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

I have this intake. I waited VERY long before I pulled the trigger on a setup. I could not be happier. OTR(Over the radiator) is an awesome intake. It pulls air from out side, although with the scoop attached others can as well.
I've data logged this intake(still am) and I am very impressed thus far with the results.
My IAT's stay almost at ambient when you are cruising and go down almost immediately once you get going. WOT this car sounds much more aggressive with this intake from an exhaust and intake standpoint. It looks awesome IMO. I just could not be happier.
I don't have any hp increase numbers, but it will be similar to most on the market at the very least. There are a lot of good ones available, just get the one you feel is best for you.

Did you feel any hp increase? any better throttle response?

BackinBlackSS/RS · 11-25-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 96/10SS

Did you feel any hp increase? any better throttle response?

Absolutely on the throttle response. It's hard to feel the hp increase on a car that already has 426 hp, but I will tell you the car feels more aggressive and I know the hp gain is there, I just don't have a dyno to show what the gain is.

IndeedSS1 · 11-25-2010, 10:02 AM

^^^ His thread about the Vararam was the one that clinched the deal for me. Well that and Marylandspeed's deal on the Vararam on the right now.

Side note: Vararam's customer support team is top notch as well. I gave them a call, asked a bunch of questions, and ordered a spare filter and cleaning kit. The two guys I spoke two, Steve and Patrick (hope I got the names right) were friendly and went above and beyond to take care of me.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 11-25-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by IndeedSS

side note: Vararam's customer support team is top notch as well. I gave them a call, asked a bunch of questions, and ordered a spare filter and cleaning kit. The two guys I spoke two, Steve and Patrick (hope I got the names right) were friendly and went above and beyond to take care of me.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 11-25-2010, 10:07 AM

I want from stock to a vararam and then to a K&N and back to the vararam, ( i was a beta tester for the two company's) First the throttle response was the best fell with the vararam no lag at all, and the OTR lets the car rev up fast, ones i added headers, this car runs like the wind, You will fell the HP pic up right away. IMO

ssmike · 11-25-2010, 10:46 AM

I wonder if Ted Jannetty is going to do any testing on the Vararam? I know it wasn't part of the last testing probably cause of the bucking problem that seems to be fixed now. I have a Roto-Fab which I'm happy with and I'm thinking about adding the ADM race scoop. Problem is the windshied washer bottle needs to be removed. I'm actually thinking of maybe going with the Vararam and selling the Roto-Fab so I'll have the benefit of fresh air and I can keep the washer bottle alone! Hmmmm, decisions decisions!

BackinBlackSS/RS · 11-25-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ssmike

I'm actually thinking of maybe going with the Vararam and selling the Roto-Fab so I'll have the benefit of fresh air and I can keep the washer bottle alone! Hmmmm, decisions decisions!

Yep, it solves that problem for sure.

11-24-2010, 10:51 PM	#1
96/10SS Drives: 2010 2SS Orange w/ Grey stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SFL Posts: 372	really thinking vararam Im really leaning towards the vararam intake from the threads ive been reading. how many people are running this intake and why did you go with it? are you happy with your decision? thanks for the input

11-24-2010, 10:53 PM	#2
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Intrested as well. Actually I'm more intrested to see if someone replaced a different CAI with the Vararam and thinks it's worth the money and effort. Personally I don't care for the looks over the open element type but if it truely gets the kind of rwhp they are saying then I might have to bypass looks for performance. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

11-25-2010, 08:08 AM	#7
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	I have this intake. I waited VERY long before I pulled the trigger on a setup. I could not be happier. OTR(Over the radiator) is an awesome intake. It pulls air from out side, although with the scoop attached others can as well. I've data logged this intake(still am) and I am very impressed thus far with the results. My IAT's stay almost at ambient when you are cruising and go down almost immediately once you get going. WOT this car sounds much more aggressive with this intake from an exhaust and intake standpoint. It looks awesome IMO. I just could not be happier. I don't have any hp increase numbers, but it will be similar to most on the market at the very least. There are a lot of good ones available, just get the one you feel is best for you. Last edited by BackinBlackSS/RS; 11-25-2010 at 08:29 AM.

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ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	I wonder if Ted Jannetty is going to do any testing on the Vararam? I know it wasn't part of the last testing probably cause of the bucking problem that seems to be fixed now. I have a Roto-Fab which I'm happy with and I'm thinking about adding the ADM race scoop. Problem is the windshied washer bottle needs to be removed. I'm actually thinking of maybe going with the Vararam and selling the Roto-Fab so I'll have the benefit of fresh air and I can keep the washer bottle alone! Hmmmm, decisions decisions!