Vararam V6 intake installed! - Page 248 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

NYJets77 · 08-10-2011, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

does it stay there?

I planned on checking this weekend. I did notice the radiator bolts were loose from my initial install, so if it happens again, I'll get some loctite.

Goo · 08-10-2011, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

i shaved these damn things to nothing and the thing still moves lol. Ill try pushing the brackets down again like GTO said. As for now ill leave it until my other replacement gets here and give it a shot again.

8th times the charm.......I hope

Also check the outer passenger side for this: (See Attachment)

67 GTO · 08-12-2011, 02:49 PM

Since getting my brackets trimmed down so the intake doesn't rest on them, I've been fortunate that the intake doesn't move at all now.

I've also had no problems with the air horn going out of round (yet) like some have.

I liked ChadG's idea of the Turbo clamps to distribute the clamping pressure more on the plastic horn and maybe securing it better than the worm clamps.

Without going back looking I think Chad said with his 3.5 clamps he could only get barely a nuts worth of thread with those. I think the next size of 3.75 was just too big.

Anyway I found these for $11 shipped and they work well. I could have just used one on the intake side but for the $ I mtached them up.

http://www.siliconeintakes.com/produ...33d2678316d778

Ir0nM4n · 08-12-2011, 04:43 PM

GTO, Next time do a group buy, bah... I guess this is on my list of things to get.

ChadG · 08-12-2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 GTO

Since getting my brackets trimmed down so the intake doesn't rest on them, I've been fortunate that the intake doesn't move at all now.

I've also had no problems with the air horn going out of round (yet) like some have.

I liked ChadG's idea of the Turbo clamps to distribute the clamping pressure more on the plastic horn and maybe securing it better than the worm clamps.

Without going back looking I think Chad said with his 3.5 clamps he could only get barely a nuts worth of thread with those. I think the next size of 3.75 was just too big.

Anyway I found these for $11 shipped and they work well. I could have just used one on the intake side but for the $ I mtached them up.

http://www.siliconeintakes.com/produ...33d2678316d778

Great find GTO! I'm going to order one and replace the one I have on mine - you're the man!

KMPrenger · 08-12-2011, 11:45 PM

Thanks GTO!

AOLIII · 08-13-2011, 08:23 AM

What affect does the vararam have on he radiator ventilation? Scoop sits down in front of the cooling fins. Heat dissipation is restricted at the top of the radiator. Any measurements taken on this by Vararam?

KMPrenger · 08-13-2011, 11:56 AM

It has to be a minimal affect. Half of the country has been under and hottest weather of the year since this thing came out and we've had no complaints or worries about that so far. Those days where it is so so hot out and you were maybe sitting still or hardly moving on a busy road might be the only times Id worry. Other than that...don't sweat it.

Ir0nM4n · 08-13-2011, 12:03 PM

I have not seen any increase in water temp. Since the installation of the Vararam.

Ir0nM4n · 08-13-2011, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 GTO

Since getting my brackets trimmed down so the intake doesn't rest on them, I've been fortunate that the intake doesn't move at all now.

I've also had no problems with the air horn going out of round (yet) like some have.

I liked ChadG's idea of the Turbo clamps to distribute the clamping pressure more on the plastic horn and maybe securing it better than the worm clamps.

Without going back looking I think Chad said with his 3.5 clamps he could only get barely a nuts worth of thread with those. I think the next size of 3.75 was just too big.

Anyway I found these for $11 shipped and they work well. I could have just used one on the intake side but for the $ I mtached them up.

http://www.siliconeintakes.com/produ...33d2678316d778

Ordered, GTO I sware you should work for an automotive firm. You seem to find the answer alot quicker than most. Thank you for taking the time to post. Now I just wait at my mail box...

67 GTO · 08-13-2011, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MINI HLK

Ordered, GTO I sware you should work for an automotive firm. You seem to find the answer alot quicker than most. Thank you for taking the time to post. Now I just wait at my mail box...

No problem. I'm here in Pa and they shipped from Colorado, ordered on tuesday, arrived on friday.

Not bad for the old postal service.

You'll need a deep well 10mm socket or hollow shaft nut driver to run the nut home. The nut is the locking type with the nylon insert.

Next time I have the thing off I'm gonna trim the excess thread off.

Eric59 · 08-13-2011, 05:49 PM

I ordered a set of clamps too. Thanks to GTO for doing the research.

TJ91 · 08-14-2011, 04:09 AM

VR should invest in these clamps. Would save them quite a few replacement intakes

NYJets77 · 08-14-2011, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

i shaved these damn things to nothing and the thing still moves lol. Ill try pushing the brackets down again like GTO said. As for now ill leave it until my other replacement gets here and give it a shot again.

8th times the charm.......I hope

Mine hasn't moved since I posted about reseating it. There's a cooling system hose under the Vararam that I pushed out of the way a bit that also allowed the VR to sit better - try that.

08-12-2011, 02:49 PM	#3461
67 GTO 13.453 @ 101.90 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: SE Pa. Posts: 1,877	Since getting my brackets trimmed down so the intake doesn't rest on them, I've been fortunate that the intake doesn't move at all now. I've also had no problems with the air horn going out of round (yet) like some have. I liked ChadG's idea of the Turbo clamps to distribute the clamping pressure more on the plastic horn and maybe securing it better than the worm clamps. Without going back looking I think Chad said with his 3.5 clamps he could only get barely a nuts worth of thread with those. I think the next size of 3.75 was just too big. Anyway I found these for $11 shipped and they work well. I could have just used one on the intake side but for the $ I mtached them up. http://www.siliconeintakes.com/produ...33d2678316d778 Attached Images __________________ GMPP exhaust/JBA shorties/Vararam CAI/VMax TB/SLP Pulley/VMax IM isolator/MACE Ported IM +Plenum Spacer/IPF Tuned

08-12-2011, 04:43 PM	#3462
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	GTO, Next time do a group buy, bah... I guess this is on my list of things to get. __________________

08-12-2011, 11:45 PM	#3464
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,967	Thanks GTO! __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

08-13-2011, 08:23 AM	#3465
AOLIII Drives: 2011 Camaro RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Naperville Posts: 4	Vararam affect on Motor What affect does the vararam have on he radiator ventilation? Scoop sits down in front of the cooling fins. Heat dissipation is restricted at the top of the radiator. Any measurements taken on this by Vararam?

08-13-2011, 11:56 AM	#3466
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,967	It has to be a minimal affect. Half of the country has been under and hottest weather of the year since this thing came out and we've had no complaints or worries about that so far. Those days where it is so so hot out and you were maybe sitting still or hardly moving on a busy road might be the only times Id worry. Other than that...don't sweat it. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

08-13-2011, 12:03 PM	#3467
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	I have not seen any increase in water temp. Since the installation of the Vararam. __________________

08-13-2011, 05:49 PM	#3470
Eric59 Drives: 2013 Summit White 1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 226 View My Garage	I ordered a set of clamps too. Thanks to GTO for doing the research. __________________ Mods: RX catch can, ZL1 Rockers, ZL1 Grill, ADM Race CAI, OBX 1 7/8 headers, tune

08-14-2011, 04:09 AM	#3471
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	VR should invest in these clamps. Would save them quite a few replacement intakes __________________ 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

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