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Travis64 · 08-03-2011, 11:57 AM

how much does a new filter cost

bmorecam · 08-03-2011, 12:02 PM

so there's no average recommendation to clean the filter? the filter is by green filter if im not mistaking?

Shuffler · 08-03-2011, 01:10 PM

The filter in the Vararam setup should last 200,000 miles.

derek19 · 08-03-2011, 01:24 PM

I noticed on my way to work yesterday that my car didn't have the get up power its suppose to have. Opened the hood and sure enough the intake had move leaving a small gap for air go get though. When I put the new shorten lower on, I knew I would have to take it back off to modify the brackets but I kept pushing it off. So this made me take them off yesterday while at work to get the modified. I work at a manufacturing plant so just got a grinder and took more off the brackets.

Now it sits nice a flush with throttle body and I was able to put it back together without taking the top of the air intake off. Now i have about .0625" clearance from the brackets to the intake. The gap for air is also a little bigger as well.

I'll check it in a few days to make sure its not moving anymore.

IBMCamaro · 08-03-2011, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derek19

I noticed on my way to work yesterday that my car didn't have the get up power its suppose to have. Opened the hood and sure enough the intake had move leaving a small gap for air go get though. When I put the new shorten lower on, I knew I would have to take it back off to modify the brackets but I kept pushing it off. So this made me take them off yesterday while at work to get the modified. I work at a manufacturing plant so just got a grinder and took more off the brackets.

Now it sits nice a flush with throttle body and I was able to put it back together without taking the top of the air intake off. Now i have about .0625" clearance from the brackets to the intake. The gap for air is also a little bigger as well.

I'll check it in a few days to make sure its not moving anymore.

Good update, thanks. I will be getting the TB on Friday and will look at the intake for any warp from the clamp and make sure the clearances are nice and tight when the TB goes in.

Goo · 08-03-2011, 03:01 PM

I did my install last Friday and have over 300 miles on it... It hasn't moved. (I cut the brackets lower than directed.)

Sounds better, more pull, quicker, running cooler... as for the MPG... I'll let you know after I get done playing and get back to "normal" driving...

Overall, easy install and gets two big

from me.

ChadG · 08-03-2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmorecam

so there's no average recommendation to clean the filter? the filter is by green filter if im not mistaking?

Green Filter recommends cleaning every 4-6k miles on the box of their cleaner kit. The filter itself should last the life of our car (limited lifetime warranty). I'll probably do it every other oil change.

Infernoo · 08-03-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ChadG

I'll probably do it every other oil change.

Wow, so every 12k miles you'll clean yours?

TJ91 · 08-03-2011, 06:29 PM

just checked my intake, stupid thing moved up and closed the gap on my right side but the gap is perfect on the left side.
What am I doing wrong? Do I have to tighten something a little more?

ChadG · 08-03-2011, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infernoo

Wow, so every 12k miles you'll clean yours?

I'm that guy that changes the oil every 3k, even though I use Mobil 1. I know people will say it's a waste of money, but it can't hurt - my car is relatively low mileage. I will have had it 2 years on 26 August and I'm at 10.3k miles. So I'll clean the Green filter every 6k miles.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

just checked my intake, stupid thing moved up and closed the gap on my right side but the gap is perfect on the left side.
What am I doing wrong? Do I have to tighten something a little more?

Don't overtighten the clamp on the air horn! Get a turbo clamp (3.5" or 3.75") and use that instead so you don't run the risk of deforming the air horn.

TJ91 · 08-03-2011, 06:53 PM

yeah ill order one of those soon. Thanks Chad

Infernoo · 08-03-2011, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChadG

So I'll clean the Green filter every 6k miles.

Victoryred69 · 08-03-2011, 07:22 PM

I ordered 2 of those turbo clamps (3.75) yesterday ill let you guys know how they work out as well... still waiting on a reply from Vararam on a replacement intake.....

Ir0nM4n · 08-04-2011, 08:47 AM

Checked mine after 200 miles no movement. I'm sure I drive aggressive enough to test the movement. Maybe for fun I will take it off for the third time and check. Last check showed nothing abnormal. I will see if I have the money to purchase the turbo clamps. Then install those.

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08-03-2011, 01:10 PM	#3377
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08-03-2011, 06:53 PM	#3385
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	yeah ill order one of those soon. Thanks Chad __________________ 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

08-03-2011, 07:22 PM	#3387
Victoryred69 Drives: RS Victory Red/BS V6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 384	I ordered 2 of those turbo clamps (3.75) yesterday ill let you guys know how they work out as well... still waiting on a reply from Vararam on a replacement intake..... __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT RS M6 VR/BS Flowmaster AMT Axle Back Vararam Ram Air Intake P13 Plazma Bulbs DT Shorty Headers Heritage Grill Blacked-Out Taillights and Side Markers

08-03-2011, 12:02 PM	#3376
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	so there's no average recommendation to clean the filter? the filter is by green filter if im not mistaking?

08-03-2011, 01:24 PM	#3378
derek19 Drives: 2011 1LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Memphis Posts: 184	I noticed on my way to work yesterday that my car didn't have the get up power its suppose to have. Opened the hood and sure enough the intake had move leaving a small gap for air go get though. When I put the new shorten lower on, I knew I would have to take it back off to modify the brackets but I kept pushing it off. So this made me take them off yesterday while at work to get the modified. I work at a manufacturing plant so just got a grinder and took more off the brackets. Now it sits nice a flush with throttle body and I was able to put it back together without taking the top of the air intake off. Now i have about .0625" clearance from the brackets to the intake. The gap for air is also a little bigger as well. I'll check it in a few days to make sure its not moving anymore.

08-03-2011, 03:01 PM	#3380
Goo Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 822 View My Garage	I did my install last Friday and have over 300 miles on it... It hasn't moved. (I cut the brackets lower than directed.) Sounds better, more pull, quicker, running cooler... as for the MPG... I'll let you know after I get done playing and get back to "normal" driving... Overall, easy install and gets two big from me.

08-04-2011, 08:47 AM	#3388
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	Checked mine after 200 miles no movement. I'm sure I drive aggressive enough to test the movement. Maybe for fun I will take it off for the third time and check. Last check showed nothing abnormal. I will see if I have the money to purchase the turbo clamps. Then install those. __________________

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