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Moreno1 · 01-30-2012, 12:06 AM

Here's a few pictures of mine. I sanded the casting seem that runs down each side of the unit. I painted the unit in a satin black finish and got rid of the Logo. Oh, and I love the unit!

Before:

After:

ParisTNDude · 01-30-2012, 06:45 AM

IMHO that's the way it should have looked from the factory, Nathan. They should have put a stick on logo so you could take it off easily. Your modded Vararam looks factory and a little stealthy to those uninformed Mustang guys who want to know what you got!!!

IndeedSS1 · 01-30-2012, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

IMHO that's the way it should have looked from the factory, Nathan. They should have put a stick on logo so you could take it off easily. Your modded Vararam looks factory and a little stealthy to those uninformed Mustang guys who want to know what you got!!!

I agree. I also like the coupler and PCV connection he has.

ParisTNDude · 01-30-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

I agree. I also like the coupler and PCV connection he has.

I didn't even notice his coupler...you're right, that is nice. I hope he will tell us where he got it. The Vararam coupler is really a piece of crap IMO.

IndeedSS1 · 01-30-2012, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

I didn't even notice his coupler...you're right, that is nice. I hope he will tell us where he got it. The Vararam coupler is really a piece of crap IMO.

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axis · 01-30-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

I didn't even notice his coupler...you're right, that is nice. I hope he will tell us where he got it. The Vararam coupler is really a piece of crap IMO.

Looks like a length of black tubing and T bolt clamps. Massive overkill for the use but does look better than worm clamps. I'm thinking they run around $8/each for the size you need.

IndeedSS1 · 01-30-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by axis

Looks like a length of black tubing and T bolt clamps. Massive overkill for the use but does look better than worm clamps. I'm thinking they run around $8/each for the size you need.

I have a few of those clamps that I bought from frozenboost. His PCV connection is great though.

CooG · 01-31-2012, 03:03 PM

OK - finally got the Vararam installed and here are the pictures I promised. Still need to do a "dress-up" of that radiator bolt area. Gonna move/tilt the PVC hose to 10 o'clock as well and shorten it. Need to cover it in braided hose to match my RX Catch Can.

Wanted to dress front of it up a little bit. I wanted to put "SUCK IT!" on the front, but the Vararam really doesn't suck air. So I went with "RAM IT!" in a metallic dark red that I sanded until it faded a bit. Looks really cool in the sun.

Made the engine cover myself as well....

rolnslo · 01-31-2012, 03:41 PM

Looks great!

Sooo...how much for this service? I'd need it done in Synergy Green Metallic.

Moreno1 · 01-31-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CooG

OK - finally got the Vararam installed and here are the pictures I promised. Still need to do a "dress-up" of that radiator bolt area. Gonna move/tilt the PVC hose to 10 o'clock as well and shorten it. Need to cover it in braided hose to match my RX Catch Can.

Wanted to dress front of it up a little bit. I wanted to put "SUCK IT!" on the front, but the Vararam really doesn't suck air. So I went with "RAM IT!" in a metallic dark red that I sanded until it faded a bit. Looks really cool in the sun.

Made the engine cover myself as well....

Very NICE!

I like the font you used for the letters. I bet it was a LOT more work than you first imagined. I know it was for me, LOL. I like what you did with the catch can also. Do you have any pictures without the cover to see how you ran the lines?

Thanks,

Nathan

RocTrux · 01-31-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CooG

OK - finally got the Vararam installed and here are the pictures I promised. Still need to do a "dress-up" of that radiator bolt area. Gonna move/tilt the PVC hose to 10 o'clock as well and shorten it. Need to cover it in braided hose to match my RX Catch Can.

Wanted to dress front of it up a little bit. I wanted to put "SUCK IT!" on the front, but the Vararam really doesn't suck air. So I went with "RAM IT!" in a metallic dark red that I sanded until it faded a bit. Looks really cool in the sun.

Made the engine cover myself as well....

Looks sweet ! Nice job.

boat rx · 01-31-2012, 10:17 PM

Nice job,but when you have to fight this thing to svc filter I hope you don't mess up all your handy work.I just cleaned mine yesterday and I am still cussing.Great unit though.

IndeedSS1 · 02-01-2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by boat rx

Nice job,but when you have to fight this thing to svc filter I hope you don't mess up all your handy work.I just cleaned mine yesterday and I am still cussing.Great unit though.

It not that difficult that you have to wrestle with it

I guess I've have mine on anf off so many times that it's not a big deal to me any more.

CooG · 02-01-2012, 12:17 PM

How often does the filter need to be oiled? How often does it need to be replaced?

01-30-2012, 12:06 AM	#43
Moreno1 Drives: G5.R Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,377	Here's a few pictures of mine. I sanded the casting seem that runs down each side of the unit. I painted the unit in a satin black finish and got rid of the Logo. Oh, and I love the unit! Before: After: Last edited by Moreno1; 01-30-2012 at 01:15 AM.

01-30-2012, 06:45 AM	#44
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	IMHO that's the way it should have looked from the factory, Nathan. They should have put a stick on logo so you could take it off easily. Your modded Vararam looks factory and a little stealthy to those uninformed Mustang guys who want to know what you got!!! __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

01-31-2012, 03:41 PM	#51
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,366 View My Garage	Looks great! Sooo...how much for this service? I'd need it done in Synergy Green Metallic. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green A6

01-31-2012, 10:17 PM	#54
boat rx Drives: 2010 2ssrs Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 205	vararam Nice job,but when you have to fight this thing to svc filter I hope you don't mess up all your handy work.I just cleaned mine yesterday and I am still cussing.Great unit though.

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