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spyderbuddy · 07-22-2011, 08:01 PM

Hope this looks good

TJ91 · 07-22-2011, 08:19 PM

wow your fit is perfect!

sales@vararam.com · 07-22-2011, 08:29 PM

Install done by our shop guys on Rolnslo's V6 today - not so hard!!!!!

TJ91 · 07-22-2011, 08:44 PM

WTH? Those vids are great but how the hell did you have that much room to put the intake in?
Mine will not for the life of me have that much room to slide in with the top tray on
Still love my VR though

Nova65SS · 07-22-2011, 09:10 PM

Did you shorten the overall length or something? I cannot believe the flush fit on the TB and the ease of installation of a complete assembled unit. Mine fit with the bottom 1/8 an open angle at the intake horn TB area. I was never able to get it to fit flush- and it is bearing down on the radiator tank with enough force to wear through the heat mat and started to wear enough that its producing powder from contact with the ribbed areas of the radiator tank. Whats the magic trick here?

sales@vararam.com · 07-22-2011, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nova65SS

Did you shorten the overall length or something? I cannot believe the flush fit on the TB and the ease of installation of a complete assembled unit. Mine fit with the bottom 1/8 an open angle at the intake horn TB area. I was never able to get it to fit flush- and it is bearing down on the radiator tank with enough force to wear through the heat mat and started to wear enough that its producing powder from contact with the ribbed areas of the radiator tank. Whats the magic trick here?

This was a stock unit taken off the shelf and out of the box 5 minutes earlier!!! Rolnslo's car is a manual and that may account for an extra 1/2 inch or so. Call our tech at 713-899-6456 or call me Monday at 866-507-2648 and let's see if we can help you!
Steve

Nova65SS · 07-22-2011, 09:51 PM

I will do that. I still would like this to work as opposed to returning it. I also have a manual however :( but not one with very forgiving clearances I guess. I am really on the fence here. Hmmn.....

Infernoo · 07-22-2011, 11:38 PM

Auto here which might explain my gap issues and the unit not going in unless I take it apart first. :(

derek19 · 07-22-2011, 11:53 PM

Received the replacement lower today with the shorten horn or whatever you want to call it. since the horn is shorter, its not sitting as high on the radiator and now sitting right on the brackets. I'll need to trim the brackets down a lil more to make them look like GTO's. Drove about 10 miles and it didin't move at all.

Thank you Steve. Once i modify the brackets and drive a little bit more to make sure this one is good to go, i'll send the other lower back to you guys.

derek19 · 07-22-2011, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infernoo

Auto here which might explain my gap issues and the unit not going in unless I take it apart first. :(

Auto here as well, no way i can put it on completely together. I had a hell of a time getting the top piece on. But it seems there isn't as much play in this one as the first one I had though.

Ir0nM4n · 07-23-2011, 01:36 AM

On test fit horn mated fine. Then when I slipped the orange seal around my throttle body I could not see if it fit perfect. I touched it and moved it seems fine. My self and my friend both checked. Not sure if I have a small gap as it seems to fit. Maybe its the way I cut the brackets. I hope it all works out for you guys.

Ir0nM4n · 07-23-2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Maurdib

Man after a week , my car is now officially a beast, almost instance throttle reponse at any speed, great sound, and it just keeps pulling. I love my car even more now thanks VR

You too ha, has the car scared the living sh t out of you yet. Mine did on my second drive at 5K rpm the car just roared like it was possesed... Scared me, I pulled into a car wash to look at my install thinking something let go. Nope it was well connected, just the sound was crazy. I liked it but man, my car was freaking mean... lol.

ooojerry · 07-23-2011, 02:54 AM

Well after normal driving and to work and idling. I got to drive home my friend . I was able to let in run WOT a couple times to the speedlimit and wow. I can feel some difference starting at about 2200 rpm and then increasing as I get closer to redline makes me want to steal my friends :X

jmiele · 07-23-2011, 09:06 AM

I received mine Thursday, installed it in about 45 minutes after work. No fitment issues, and all parts accounted for. My car is a manual.

Like many others have said, the instructions could be (a lot) better. The grainy, black-and-white pictures make it difficult to figure out what's going on for people who have never touched something under a hood before (me). The video by ronslo made it cake. I'd almost say save money on manual printing and email everyone a copy of the video.

Checked it again today and it hasn't budged. Still letting the comp adjust before I really play with it but 1st to 2nd squeals like a pig.

The only concern I have is if the rubber trim creates a good seal?

07-22-2011, 08:01 PM	#3193
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07-22-2011, 08:19 PM	#3194
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	wow your fit is perfect! __________________ 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

07-22-2011, 08:44 PM	#3196
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	WTH? Those vids are great but how the hell did you have that much room to put the intake in? Mine will not for the life of me have that much room to slide in with the top tray on Still love my VR though __________________ 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

07-23-2011, 01:36 AM	#3203
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	On test fit horn mated fine. Then when I slipped the orange seal around my throttle body I could not see if it fit perfect. I touched it and moved it seems fine. My self and my friend both checked. Not sure if I have a small gap as it seems to fit. Maybe its the way I cut the brackets. I hope it all works out for you guys. __________________

07-23-2011, 02:54 AM	#3205
ooojerry Drives: FAST Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 156	Well after normal driving and to work and idling. I got to drive home my friend . I was able to let in run WOT a couple times to the speedlimit and wow. I can feel some difference starting at about 2200 rpm and then increasing as I get closer to redline makes me want to steal my friends :X __________________ Last edited by ooojerry; 08-13-2011 at 07:47 PM.

07-22-2011, 09:10 PM	#3197
Nova65SS Drives: 2011 Black LS - 1965 Nova SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: illinois Posts: 39	Did you shorten the overall length or something? I cannot believe the flush fit on the TB and the ease of installation of a complete assembled unit. Mine fit with the bottom 1/8 an open angle at the intake horn TB area. I was never able to get it to fit flush- and it is bearing down on the radiator tank with enough force to wear through the heat mat and started to wear enough that its producing powder from contact with the ribbed areas of the radiator tank. Whats the magic trick here?

07-22-2011, 09:51 PM	#3199
Nova65SS Drives: 2011 Black LS - 1965 Nova SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: illinois Posts: 39	I will do that. I still would like this to work as opposed to returning it. I also have a manual however :( but not one with very forgiving clearances I guess. I am really on the fence here. Hmmn.....

07-22-2011, 11:38 PM	#3200
Infernoo Drives: '11 IOM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 236 View My Garage	Auto here which might explain my gap issues and the unit not going in unless I take it apart first. :(

07-22-2011, 11:53 PM	#3201
derek19 Drives: 2011 1LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Memphis Posts: 184	Received the replacement lower today with the shorten horn or whatever you want to call it. since the horn is shorter, its not sitting as high on the radiator and now sitting right on the brackets. I'll need to trim the brackets down a lil more to make them look like GTO's. Drove about 10 miles and it didin't move at all. Thank you Steve. Once i modify the brackets and drive a little bit more to make sure this one is good to go, i'll send the other lower back to you guys.

07-23-2011, 09:06 AM	#3206
jmiele Drives: RIP Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY Posts: 88	I received mine Thursday, installed it in about 45 minutes after work. No fitment issues, and all parts accounted for. My car is a manual. Like many others have said, the instructions could be (a lot) better. The grainy, black-and-white pictures make it difficult to figure out what's going on for people who have never touched something under a hood before (me). The video by ronslo made it cake. I'd almost say save money on manual printing and email everyone a copy of the video. Checked it again today and it hasn't budged. Still letting the comp adjust before I really play with it but 1st to 2nd squeals like a pig. The only concern I have is if the rubber trim creates a good seal? Last edited by jmiele; 07-23-2011 at 10:02 AM.

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