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Elykson · 03-01-2012, 11:53 PM

Yeah, I've been thinking of ditching the Blackwing and getting a Vararam. I'd lose the radiator shroud, but that's no biggie.

Shu71 · 03-01-2012, 11:55 PM

Didn't read all the posts so maybe someone already caught this, but I'd like to correct a piece of data you stated. On an inertia dyno, the torque reading is not RWT (rear wheel torque). The gains you measure are crank torque calculated by backing out RPMs from the RWHP measured by the spin up rate of the drum. Not a big deal and way too often stated incorrectly, just felt it should be corrected.

Toasty · 03-01-2012, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elykson

Yeah, I've been thinking of ditching the Blackwing and getting a Vararam. I'd lose the radiator shroud, but that's no biggie.

haha, I'd offer you my Airaid, and I could get the Vararam.... but I just got a shroud, too.
though, Hydro-dipped Vararam would be pretty

TJ91 · 03-04-2012, 12:57 PM

guys how did you install the the fuel rail shield? I see theres two options, dont use the two bolts,or dont use the lower bolt and use the fuel heat shield two bolts. A little confused

formare · 03-04-2012, 03:24 PM

Did anyone look at your intake valves when you had the intake off? What did they look like? No buildup, some buildup ash grey and dry, some build up wet and black, etc....

nyrfan · 03-04-2012, 03:57 PM

Just to let everyone know. The GM strut bar has no issues fitting even with the engine cover on.

Sent from my 2LT/RS using Tapatalk

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 03-05-2012, 12:26 AM

Just got back from the Sunshine State Rally and after conversing with Tracy at length about this and many of the other Rx Products I can tell you that I'm personally sold.

The way these folks are working so hard to get these parts to the people is just incredible too. Great people and tremendous passion for this community.

That's why it was a no-brainer for me to sign on with em....I really like this isolator and what it's showing in gains for these cars.

Seems like everybody I talked to this weekend either has one already or has one on order!

A testiment to what the people on the streets are saying and thinking!

Thanks Mike and Tracy for making this product happen!
Ivan @ Southwest Speed

TJ91 · 03-05-2012, 12:43 AM

Awesome Ivan, thanks for the review. Im buying the gasket maker tomorrow and doing the mod on Tuesday- friends warehouse is currently full sadly so couldnt mod it today like I wanted to. Cant wait to see the difference

TJ91 · 03-05-2012, 12:44 AM

Going to buy Permatex Ultra Grey, the Right Stuff is $20!

Synergy1911 · 03-05-2012, 01:13 AM

You guys are killing me, I have my combo (Vmax TB, Black Ice and catch can) from Mike on order. I cant wait for it to show up. Plus I have my Solo Mach X to install.

Kmorpheus · 03-05-2012, 09:02 AM

Don't feel so bad Synergy. I have my intake sitting on the bench with all the tools set out just waiting for the delivery of my Isolator and TB. I don't know whats harder, looking at my car with the car cover on, or looking at it with pieces pulled off of it.

mydreamcar · 03-05-2012, 10:22 AM

I broke down , just order the IM and isolator

Kmorpheus · 03-05-2012, 10:42 AM

you guys that have had you intakes off before, how did you free that intake from the wire wrap zip tie that is attached to the drivers side of the intake. I just snapped mine off to get them separated. This was probably the most annoying part of the whole process.

Mike Norris · 03-05-2012, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kmorpheus

you guys that have had you intakes off before, how did you free that intake from the wire wrap zip tie that is attached to the drivers side of the intake. I just snapped mine off to get them separated. This was probably the most annoying part of the whole process.

If you just pull straight out from the intake it will not break and this step is included with my instructions.

Mike Norris

03-01-2012, 11:53 PM	#253
Elykson Custom One Off Drives: 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Edition #1 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Madhouse on Madison Posts: 1,190	Yeah, I've been thinking of ditching the Blackwing and getting a Vararam. I'd lose the radiator shroud, but that's no biggie. __________________ Vararam Intake/SLP Loud Mouth II/BBK LT HFC/Magnaflow x-pipe/Pfadt Springs/Black Ice-olator/FE3 suspension/VMAX TB/RX catch can/Trifecta Tune http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129416

03-01-2012, 11:55 PM	#254
Shu71 Drives: 2011 Camaro RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 795	Didn't read all the posts so maybe someone already caught this, but I'd like to correct a piece of data you stated. On an inertia dyno, the torque reading is not RWT (rear wheel torque). The gains you measure are crank torque calculated by backing out RPMs from the RWHP measured by the spin up rate of the drum. Not a big deal and way too often stated incorrectly, just felt it should be corrected. __________________

03-04-2012, 12:57 PM	#256
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	guys how did you install the the fuel rail shield? I see theres two options, dont use the two bolts,or dont use the lower bolt and use the fuel heat shield two bolts. A little confused __________________ 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

03-04-2012, 03:24 PM	#257
formare The Milano Drives: 2017 Firefly ShipWorks Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,877 View My Garage	Did anyone look at your intake valves when you had the intake off? What did they look like? No buildup, some buildup ash grey and dry, some build up wet and black, etc.... __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.

03-04-2012, 03:57 PM	#258
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Just to let everyone know. The GM strut bar has no issues fitting even with the engine cover on. Sent from my 2LT/RS using Tapatalk __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

03-05-2012, 12:26 AM	#259
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,161	Just got back from the Sunshine State Rally and after conversing with Tracy at length about this and many of the other Rx Products I can tell you that I'm personally sold. The way these folks are working so hard to get these parts to the people is just incredible too. Great people and tremendous passion for this community. That's why it was a no-brainer for me to sign on with em....I really like this isolator and what it's showing in gains for these cars. Seems like everybody I talked to this weekend either has one already or has one on order! A testiment to what the people on the streets are saying and thinking! Thanks Mike and Tracy for making this product happen! Ivan @ Southwest Speed

03-05-2012, 12:43 AM	#260
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	Awesome Ivan, thanks for the review. Im buying the gasket maker tomorrow and doing the mod on Tuesday- friends warehouse is currently full sadly so couldnt mod it today like I wanted to. Cant wait to see the difference __________________ 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

03-05-2012, 12:44 AM	#261
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	Going to buy Permatex Ultra Grey, the Right Stuff is $20! __________________ 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

03-05-2012, 01:13 AM	#262
Synergy1911 Drives: 2011 1LT RS - Red Jewel Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento & LA Posts: 115	You guys are killing me, I have my combo (Vmax TB, Black Ice and catch can) from Mike on order. I cant wait for it to show up. Plus I have my Solo Mach X to install.

03-05-2012, 09:02 AM	#263
Kmorpheus Account Suspended Drives: Green Dream Machine Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Waterloo, IA AUN Posts: 296 View My Garage	Don't feel so bad Synergy. I have my intake sitting on the bench with all the tools set out just waiting for the delivery of my Isolator and TB. I don't know whats harder, looking at my car with the car cover on, or looking at it with pieces pulled off of it.

03-05-2012, 10:22 AM	#264
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	I broke down , just order the IM and isolator __________________ CAI intake/ADM Scoop/Stainless Power Headers/Dynatech cat back exhaust/Vitesse Throttle Control/ Ported Throttle Body/QTP Electric Cutouts/ 3.91 gears and janetty rear posi/ Tuned by Janetty racing

03-05-2012, 10:42 AM	#265
Kmorpheus Account Suspended Drives: Green Dream Machine Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Waterloo, IA AUN Posts: 296 View My Garage	you guys that have had you intakes off before, how did you free that intake from the wire wrap zip tie that is attached to the drivers side of the intake. I just snapped mine off to get them separated. This was probably the most annoying part of the whole process.

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