Vararam Intake Manifold - Page 44 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Firefighter · 07-11-2016, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1989GTA

Here is a post I saw on another forum and I told the guy I would spread the word. He has posted before and has a direct line to the hands on guy.

"I spoke with Patrick today and he has over 800 units on hand going through final 2 changes. 1. Using new process to insert metal threaded inserts to mate pieces together. 2. CNC machining ports for perfect alignment as 1989GTA told us in his post above.

LS1-2-6, LS3 and LS7 all available together before SEMA this year.

One version of cathedral port.

3 versions of both LS3 and LS7.

Race versions for LS3 and LS7 8k rpm

The standard version of each will fit under hood of C5 and C6 Corvettes."

If true I'm stoked but I'll believe it when it happens...

1989GTA · 07-11-2016, 08:25 PM

To me 800 units means they are very, very serious.

1989GTA · 07-11-2016, 08:29 PM

Another post by the same person. I am all jazzed by the news.

"Patrick has been developing COPO manifolds for GM and finishing manifolds for all LS port designs while working through the challenges...so although the process has taken a long time he's been steadily working to get this finished and end up with the best product. We should be seeing marketing releases in 6-8 weeks or so as there are a number of units being tested now....some at Milford."

Firefighter · 07-11-2016, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1989GTA

Another post by the same person. I am all jazzed by the news.

"Patrick has been developing COPO manifolds for GM and finishing manifolds for all LS port designs while working through the challenges...so although the process has taken a long time he's been steadily working to get this finished and end up with the best product. We should be seeing marketing releases in 6-8 weeks or so as there are a number of units being tested now....some at Milford."

Once again I'll be happy if and when it happens but I've been excited so many times only to be disappointed that I'll believe it when I see it...

RS Speedriver · 07-12-2016, 10:33 AM

well when it is rdy. put me on the waiting list to buy one

BFASTNOTLAST · 07-12-2016, 04:29 PM

From the vette forum.....

Yes, we have components in house that are going through final phases of pre-production for assembly for some versions of our new manifolds . We are pushing to show them to the public just before SEMA . We will not be specific untill they are released , we have given our competition information each time we have tested or shown images in the past .We will not be doing that again untill they roll out to the public .
We also want to have product on the shelf to ship before we release pics, video, independent tests etc.. rather than tease our customers with something they cannot buy yet.

VR tech

1989GTA · 07-12-2016, 06:25 PM

SEMA this year is from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4. So it looks like sometime in October for the initial release.

Mydivorcegift · 07-12-2016, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1989GTA

SEMA this year is from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4. So it looks like sometime in October for the initial release.

Bullshit.

They are going to "show" them to the public beforehand.

We've already "seen" them.

So we have patent approval lol...

christianchevell · 07-13-2016, 06:46 PM

Very interesting......

2011WhiteSS · 07-13-2016, 07:14 PM

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Firefighter · 07-13-2016, 07:25 PM

I still want to know what all is involved in making that thing run. MAF, tuning (speed density?), air intake piping? It's definitely not a bolt and go...

SSBUSDRVR · 07-14-2016, 08:37 AM

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I still want to know what all is involved in making that thing run. MAF, tuning (speed density?), air intake piping? It's definitely not a bolt and go...

Looks like it will take a lot of $ to get that going but it sure looks cool.Would like to see someone with TTs with that Edelbrock. By the way anyone know how much it weighs? thx

Firefighter · 07-14-2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SSBUSDRVR

Looks like it will take a lot of $ to get that going but it sure looks cool.Would like to see someone with TTs with that Edelbrock. By the way anyone know how much it weighs? thx

Honestly, the reason so many of us are still hanging around for the Vararam manifold is because it seems like it could be an all around answer. It could give us the benefits of an Ozmo, Nelson, Edelbrock dual TB manifold with the ease of set up and tuning that a FAST, Stock LS3 offers.

I can imagine there would be much difficulty it making it happen but man if they can and do...

All I can do is wait anyways... finances have been screwed lately so I'm in no huge hurry.

Adulting is a PITA sometimes...

1989GTA · 07-14-2016, 01:21 PM

One of my concerns with the Edelbrock intake manifold is all that aluminum. To me for a street car that is one big heat soak. I would think the IAT's would be up. I guess you could have it coated on the inside.

You would want a thermal barrier on the inside to cut down on the rate of heat transfer to the air passing by. On the outside there are coatings that help release the heat into the surrounding air. I have done this with highly modified all aluminum TPI intake systems with some success.

With the Vararam intake system I don't see that as an issue with the plastic. Plus the throttle body is in the stock position so you can use your existing cold air intake system.

07-12-2016, 04:29 PM	#608
BFASTNOTLAST Drives: 2012 SS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Denver NC Posts: 1,411 View My Garage	From the vette forum..... Yes, we have components in house that are going through final phases of pre-production for assembly for some versions of our new manifolds . We are pushing to show them to the public just before SEMA . We will not be specific untill they are released , we have given our competition information each time we have tested or shown images in the past .We will not be doing that again untill they roll out to the public . We also want to have product on the shelf to ship before we release pics, video, independent tests etc.. rather than tease our customers with something they cannot buy yet. VR tech __________________

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christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2021 zl1 a-10 WildCherry Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,622 View My Garage	Very interesting...... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data,Red Carbon Interior, Nav, RotoFab Big Gulp , Elite x2ultra, Borla ATAK, Driveshaft shop, BMR susp, Speed covers, intercoolers, ATI , 2650 MAG, DSX lid, 103 NW, TSP Longtubes & cats, LPE, 1le mods, ,LME cover, Katech pump and chain, Trunnions, BTR stage 2, LPE boostapump, Gforce, Speed eng , Granetteli, etc etc

07-13-2016, 07:25 PM	#613
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	I still want to know what all is involved in making that thing run. MAF, tuning (speed density?), air intake piping? It's definitely not a bolt and go... __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054 Last edited by Firefighter; 07-14-2016 at 06:12 AM.

07-11-2016, 08:25 PM	#604
1989GTA Drives: 1989 GTA Trans Am Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cypress, California Posts: 610	To me 800 units means they are very, very serious.

07-11-2016, 08:29 PM	#605
1989GTA Drives: 1989 GTA Trans Am Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cypress, California Posts: 610	Another post by the same person. I am all jazzed by the news. "Patrick has been developing COPO manifolds for GM and finishing manifolds for all LS port designs while working through the challenges...so although the process has taken a long time he's been steadily working to get this finished and end up with the best product. We should be seeing marketing releases in 6-8 weeks or so as there are a number of units being tested now....some at Milford."

07-12-2016, 10:33 AM	#607
RS Speedriver Drives: 2018 camaro 1ss 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: B.C. Pitt Meadows Posts: 305 View My Garage	well when it is rdy. put me on the waiting list to buy one

07-12-2016, 06:25 PM	#609
1989GTA Drives: 1989 GTA Trans Am Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cypress, California Posts: 610	SEMA this year is from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4. So it looks like sometime in October for the initial release.

07-13-2016, 07:14 PM	#612
2011WhiteSS Drives: 2011 White 2SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 408	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-14-2016, 01:21 PM	#616
1989GTA Drives: 1989 GTA Trans Am Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cypress, California Posts: 610	One of my concerns with the Edelbrock intake manifold is all that aluminum. To me for a street car that is one big heat soak. I would think the IAT's would be up. I guess you could have it coated on the inside. You would want a thermal barrier on the inside to cut down on the rate of heat transfer to the air passing by. On the outside there are coatings that help release the heat into the surrounding air. I have done this with highly modified all aluminum TPI intake systems with some success. With the Vararam intake system I don't see that as an issue with the plastic. Plus the throttle body is in the stock position so you can use your existing cold air intake system.