Vararam V6 intake installed!

[Victoryred69]

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

VictoryRed...not sure what tabs you are talking about that you cut off. Pics?

Sorry KM .. this one circled in red!

[E.T.]

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

not being able to install isn't what i would call wanting perfection, rather, wanting it to fit. lol

[sales@vararam.com]

I had the tech guy read thru all the install threads and he wanted to post this for you all.
General FAQ's

1. Fit front to rear - There is a variation of .24-.5 of an inch between auto and Manual cars. The auto is further forward.
We have moved the trim further to allow for even more variation.

2. MAF to throttle body - Does the unit have to sit perfectly flush? NO, The unit needs to be as flush as possible in this location. The unit can sit off the throttle body up to 1/16th of an inch . You will have some casting variation and flash on the OEM throttle body, so perfectly flush will not always be possible.

3. Bracket tabs- These are the little nipple tabs that stick out from the OEM bracket- simply use wire cutters and clip them off , a simple 2 - 5 second operation . We are added this step into the instructions now.

The unit is designed to use maximum plenum volume for the V-6's cross ram manifold, so every available area has been used.
The changes above should bring the system into the tolerance variation that we are seeing in the production cars. If a unit was tight the owners have said unanimously that 1/8th of an inch would make it perfect, so we have given you double that amount.

VR Tech
Again -call us at 713-899-6456(Tech line) or 866-507-2648(Office) for assistance!!!
Thanks for all the input and pictures!!!
Steve
Vararam Industries

[chozn4service]

I'm really loving this intake! The appearance with an open hood is awesome! The performance is unlike anything else I've experienced for a bolt-on.

Russ came up to me at our 2nd Annual Meet & Greet Camaro Rally at Hare Chevrolet this past Saturday and he was checking it out and asking me questions on it. Even in hot, hot, Safari Hot temps like were having here in Indy with 93 degrees and heat index of 115, this thing is strong as hell and my car performs well.

[Maurdib]

Originally Posted by sales@vararam.com

I had the tech guy read thru all the install threads and he wanted to post this for you all.
General FAQ's

1. Fit front to rear - There is a variation of .24-.5 of an inch between auto and Manual cars. The auto is further forward.
We have moved the trim further to allow for even more variation.

2. MAF to throttle body - Does the unit have to sit perfectly flush? NO, The unit needs to be as flush as possible in this location. The unit can sit off the throttle body up to 1/16th of an inch . You will have some casting variation and flash on the OEM throttle body, so perfectly flush will not always be possible.

3. Bracket tabs- These are the little nipple tabs that stick out from the OEM bracket- simply use wire cutters and clip them off , a simple 2 - 5 second operation . We are added this step into the instructions now.

The unit is designed to use maximum plenum volume for the V-6's cross ram manifold, so every available area has been used.
The changes above should bring the system into the tolerance variation that we are seeing in the production cars. If a unit was tight the owners have said unanimously that 1/8th of an inch would make it perfect, so we have given you double that amount.

VR Tech
Again -call us at 713-899-6456(Tech line) or 866-507-2648(Office) for assistance!!!
Thanks for all the input and pictures!!!
Steve
Vararam Industries

Pretty much what I figuired, I have atleast key width, hose is tightly connected Intake on TB as close as humanly possible, All is good

[TJ91]

honestly, never recieved better service from anyone. Wish my dealer could take note of this

Anyways ill be awiting my new belly section until then, ill continue to enjoy that beautiful roar from the engine after 5000rpm

[Maverick10]

I'm in the same boat as TJ and I can't agree more with him On how great their customer service is! Just awaiting my new lower piece...

[TJ91]

Alright guys, so I took off my intake today and bust out the grinder. Took out alot of material of the brackets and got the intake to sit lower. For my intake, the rad needs to sit closer to the front of the bumper to get the intake to sit lower. After all those mods, I got key fob wiggle room which was great. But to ensure that it wouldnt raise. I found small square foam pieces similar to the ones on the inner fenders and placed them on the sides of the intake so it cant move too much but can a little. After ripping the car around, same route, which would usually cause the gap to close about 2cm or so, it moved only a bit. Still can get the key in there but its a tighter fit. With my new belly on the way, i think its going to be a great set up!

[TJ91]

alright results

This thing boogies in third gear. I mean it pulls and it GOES! If you guys dont feel the power, just look at your speedo. I couldnt believe it. I definitly feel a huge gain in power on the highway in third.

[Ir0nM4n]

Mine shipped out today. Will be here friday... hummm friday is my day off wonder what I will be doing on friday.. in the fridged Northwest....

[spyderbuddy]

Yoohoo Mine is in the mail

[BenningJ]

I did some trimming on my lower unit today. Cut about 1/8" off the end of the horn. The intake definitely sits better in there but still tight. I have good key FOB clearance and after a short hammer down run the intake only moved a bit and still had key wiggle room. I will run it for the next few days and see what it does. Since the initial installation I haven't noticed much increase in HP and my gas mileage has dropped. Not in the sense that I am pounding the throttle left and right but in the sense that I dropped 2-3 mpg during long trips. With the stock box I was getting ~30 and with this intake 27.5 mpg. I hoping the next few days really makes a difference. I may consider other intakes if I am not happy. Loss in mileage is a definitely deal killer.

[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by Victoryred69

Sorry KM .. this one circled in red!

Ok gotcha....yeah I cut those off. There was no way to install it properly without cutting them off, and I looked ath rolnslos videos and saw that his was cut too.

[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by TJ91

alright results

This thing boogies in third gear. I mean it pulls and it GOES! If you guys dont feel the power, just look at your speedo. I couldnt believe it. I definitly feel a huge gain in power on the highway in third.

I feel the same in 3rd...runs very strong in third now...better than my AirRaid did and it wasn't a bad intake.

Originally Posted by BenningJ

I did some trimming on my lower unit today. Cut about 1/8" off the end of the horn. The intake definitely sits better in there but still tight. I have good key FOB clearance and after a short hammer down run the intake only moved a bit and still had key wiggle room. I will run it for the next few days and see what it does. Since the initial installation I haven't noticed much increase in HP and my gas mileage has dropped. Not in the sense that I am pounding the throttle left and right but in the sense that I dropped 2-3 mpg during long trips. With the stock box I was getting ~30 and with this intake 27.5 mpg. I hoping the next few days really makes a difference. I may consider other intakes if I am not happy. Loss in mileage is a definitely deal killer.

So you cut off part of the intake that butts up against the TB? Not sure if that is a good thing....my understanding is messing with that area can mess with the performance of the intake, but hey what do i know lol.