Vararam CAI for 2012 Camaro - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

b1gr3dmachin3 · 12-15-2012, 03:03 PM

Anyone have one of these? I was originally thinking of getting the Injen CAI but after reading about the Vararam it sounds a lot better in terms of quality and power gains. First of all is this true, and second of all my other concern would be I don't want to mess with my warranty so is the Vararam safe? And will it fit my 2012 v6? Sorry for all the questions but thanks for all the help

Here is the link http://rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1904

ecko04 · 12-15-2012, 07:27 PM

Vararam doesn't make an intake for the LFX (2012+).

You can't get what doesn't exist. While there are some that have awaited the arrival of the Vararam, thus far they have failed to deliver.

Personally, I wouldn't buy the Vararam because when JRE was asking vendors to donate an intake for them to test so they could provide owners with a real numbers as to how they stack up, Vararam declined (for whatever the reason may be).

With that said, here is a link to the testing performed by JRE with the vendors that stepped up to the plate to show how effective their systems are and weren't just pissing in the wind with alleged hp/tq gains.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96774

intensifi · 12-15-2012, 07:28 PM

No Vararam is out for the '12s (v6 or v8). It's pretty much a running joke on these forums given some recent posts by Vararam. Search the forum.

b1gr3dmachin3 · 12-16-2012, 04:03 AM

Yeah that what's I thought, but on that website it said 2010-2012. Thanks guys!

I'm guessing no one knows if and when they are coming out with a model for the LFX?

KMPrenger · 12-16-2012, 10:12 AM

The Vararam is no joke on the 10s and 11s...it rocks. Sorry for you guys that the same intake doesn't work. I'd probably settle for a CAI brand and a scoop even though that is an expensive combo.

Wikedwil · 12-16-2012, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecko04

Vararam doesn't make an intake for the LFX (2012+).

You can't get what doesn't exist. While there are some that have awaited the arrival of the Vararam, thus far they have failed to deliver.

Personally, I wouldn't buy the Vararam because when JRE was asking vendors to donate an intake for them to test so they could provide owners with a real numbers as to how they stack up, Vararam declined (for whatever the reason may be).

With that said, here is a link to the testing performed by JRE with the vendors that stepped up to the plate to show how effective their systems are and weren't just pissing in the wind with alleged hp/tq gains.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96774

Looks like the JRE tests haven't been updated to include the LFX. Would like to know if anyone has made their CAI better. Word of mouth is not as good as dyno sheets. JMO

The_Grinch · 12-17-2012, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecko04

Vararam doesn't make an intake for the LFX (2012+).

You can't get what doesn't exist. While there are some that have awaited the arrival of the Vararam, thus far they have failed to deliver.

Personally, I wouldn't buy the Vararam because when JRE was asking vendors to donate an intake for them to test so they could provide owners with a real numbers as to how they stack up, Vararam declined (for whatever the reason may be).

With that said, here is a link to the testing performed by JRE with the vendors that stepped up to the plate to show how effective their systems are and weren't just pissing in the wind with alleged hp/tq gains.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96774

Just to clear a couple of things up, when JRE did there comparison, the Vararam product was not out.

And even if it was out the JRE guys are very anti-ram air. If you talk to them about it they will make a bunch of references to this website and that. I did a quick search and can find just as many websites claiming the oposite. Since JRE is so set against ram air systems. There is no way they can be impartal on doing their comparison.

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 12-17-2012, 09:08 AM

Partiality has no room to influence actual numbers.

John B.

NYJets77 · 12-18-2012, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

The Vararam is no joke on the 10s and 11s...it rocks. Sorry for you guys that the same intake doesn't work. I'd probably settle for a CAI brand and a scoop even though that is an expensive combo.

^THIS. Had one on my 2011 and it was awesome; couldn't wait for 2013 version so went with CAI.

12-15-2012, 03:03 PM	#1
b1gr3dmachin3 Drives: 2012 Camaro IOM LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 272 View My Garage	Vararam CAI for 2012 Camaro Anyone have one of these? I was originally thinking of getting the Injen CAI but after reading about the Vararam it sounds a lot better in terms of quality and power gains. First of all is this true, and second of all my other concern would be I don't want to mess with my warranty so is the Vararam safe? And will it fit my 2012 v6? Sorry for all the questions but thanks for all the help Here is the link http://rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1904

12-15-2012, 07:28 PM	#3
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	No Vararam is out for the '12s (v6 or v8). It's pretty much a running joke on these forums given some recent posts by Vararam. Search the forum. __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

12-16-2012, 10:12 AM	#5
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,957	The Vararam is no joke on the 10s and 11s...it rocks. Sorry for you guys that the same intake doesn't work. I'd probably settle for a CAI brand and a scoop even though that is an expensive combo. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

12-15-2012, 07:27 PM	#2
ecko04 Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East Coast Runner Posts: 878	Vararam doesn't make an intake for the LFX (2012+). You can't get what doesn't exist. While there are some that have awaited the arrival of the Vararam, thus far they have failed to deliver. Personally, I wouldn't buy the Vararam because when JRE was asking vendors to donate an intake for them to test so they could provide owners with a real numbers as to how they stack up, Vararam declined (for whatever the reason may be). With that said, here is a link to the testing performed by JRE with the vendors that stepped up to the plate to show how effective their systems are and weren't just pissing in the wind with alleged hp/tq gains. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96774

12-16-2012, 04:03 AM	#4
b1gr3dmachin3 Drives: 2012 Camaro IOM LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 272 View My Garage	Yeah that what's I thought, but on that website it said 2010-2012. Thanks guys! I'm guessing no one knows if and when they are coming out with a model for the LFX?

12-17-2012, 09:08 AM	#8
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	Partiality has no room to influence actual numbers. John B.