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IndeedSS1 · 02-01-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CooG

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

Really depends on where you live, time of year etc. I'd check it every 10k.

KEEP RT · 02-02-2012, 10:49 PM

I live in an area that we'll just say it gets damp outside. Actually it fricken poors!! So alot of road grime gets spit up from the other traffic and I clean mine every oil change. (3K miles). Just a habit. But it does get dirty in that amount of time. It does a great job of filtering and the back side is always clean.

Nutro · 02-02-2012, 11:37 PM

Damn it now I want one of these. I just bought a Volant, too! Arrrgghhh

Moreno1 · 02-03-2012, 12:45 AM

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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....

Just a thought but, if you rotate the coupler 90 degrees to the right, where the hole is now on the side and run a long enough hose, you can run it under the throttle body and insert it on the side, eliminating the tube from sticking off the top. I think it would complement your setup.

Toyaholic · 02-03-2012, 12:57 AM

That looks great!

CooG · 02-03-2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathan Moreno

Just a thought but, if you rotate the coupler 90 degrees to the right, where the hole is now on the side and run a long enough hose, you can run it under the throttle body and insert it on the side, eliminating the tube from sticking off the top. I think it would complement your setup.

That's the plan.....

It may get done sooner than later....my car will be in the Houston Corvette/Chevy Show next weekend (with about 25-30 other Camaros from the H-Town Camaro Club).

mpyle007 · 02-03-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CooG

That's the plan.....

It may get done sooner than later....my car will be in the Houston Corvette/Chevy Show next weekend (with about 25-30 other Camaros from the H-Town Camaro Club).

Sweet, I cant wait to see the set up. It is going to be a great show.

transformersbumblebee · 04-27-2015, 05:10 PM

Hey I have a question. I just got one thinking it was a cold air intake but obviously it is not. What do you guys recommend, should I get the vararam intake or a regular cold air intake? I personally like the appearance of the cold air intakes a lot better. Thanks

62nalide · 04-27-2015, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by transformersbumblebee

Hey I have a question. I just got one thinking it was a cold air intake but obviously it is not. What do you guys recommend, should I get the vararam intake or a regular cold air intake? I personally like the appearance of the cold air intakes a lot better. Thanks

Your asking a question that's been asked a million times. Pick an intake and done. You will get like 101 different answers on here.
My personal Faveraite would be this vararam if you have. 2010/11 if you have a 2012 and up go New Era OTR intake which I also run.

WHAMMO · 04-28-2015, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 62nalide

Your asking a question that's been asked a million times. Pick an intake and done. You will get like 101 different answers on here.
My personal Faveraite would be this vararam if you have. 2010/11 if you have a 2012 and up go New Era OTR intake which I also run.

I will add that its been asked a million times since 2012!! Holy old thread revival!!

transformersbumblebee · 04-28-2015, 10:59 AM

I'm bought one for a good deal but thinking about trading for a regular cold air intake. Yes it's old news but I am asking what people like about their vararam? Would you keep it or get a regular k&n cold air intake?

Roto-fab 1 · 04-28-2015, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mpyle007

I have had both and I ended up with the Rotofab because I felt the fit and finish was much better. The intake also sounds much better when pressing down the throttle. The Vararam performed great but the system just had flaws. Also if you look at the pictures, I like the look of the Roto-fab much better.

Can't beat that! Also if its "to red" our intakes come in a verity different colors and finishes to fit your taste. You can order it just how you want it, so no need to break out the rattle can here! Glad you we able to post an actual experience and a side by side comparison by having owned both rather that just speculating like I've seen on C5 time and time again.

Tampa Tuning · 04-28-2015, 11:20 AM

I don't sell air intake systems, but there's a reason why I have the Vararam system on my Corvette and Camaro

transformersbumblebee · 04-28-2015, 07:04 PM

Tampa tuning and that reason is? Just curious from your experience.

02-02-2012, 10:49 PM	#58
KEEP RT Wonderfully Awful Idea Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Battle Ground, WA Posts: 1,456 View My Garage	I live in an area that we'll just say it gets damp outside. Actually it fricken poors!! So alot of road grime gets spit up from the other traffic and I clean mine every oil change. (3K miles). Just a habit. But it does get dirty in that amount of time. It does a great job of filtering and the back side is always clean. __________________

02-03-2012, 12:57 AM	#61
Toyaholic It's a sickness! Drives: '69 442 Vert Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,319	That looks great! __________________

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