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RS Speedriver · 01-22-2017, 06:29 PM

o shit. i can see your tube is hidden in the corner. mine hangs right underneath like pointing at a 6pm on the clock. maybe i should move it to 3 or 4 like you did cuz it doesnt look very secure like yours does. they didnt do as good job with that thing like the COLD AIR INDUCTION did with theres. but i agree with you. big difference it made. now off to grab some tools and change that issue. thanks for the pictures. okay all fixed up now. hose is not touching anything and is not hanging anymore

InFiD3ViL · 01-22-2017, 07:38 PM

This has me very curious...

I know this was designed with the 2014-2015 in mind (OTR wouldn't work in these years), but is there anything preventing it from installing in a 2010-2013 SS?

I already have the Vararam OTR, but I am also wondering if there is any performance benefit with this new one over the OTR style. I can already see that Vararam has really improved when it comes to the actual build quality.

While my OTR version was the newer 'SS' revision, some aspects still had room for improvement, such as the filter being 1/4 inch too long for the housing, causing it to bend and not seal perfectly. Also don't like how it only has the 1 screw on each end of the filter housing.

But I am glad to hear that the new version is a great product. It is nice to have quality products being developed for our cars from some of these smaller companies.

1989GTA · 01-22-2017, 07:52 PM

Looks like a pretty decent design to me. I like how they did the 90 degree elbow. That alone is worth some hp.

CreeperRS · 01-22-2017, 08:45 PM

Anybody Dyno? Before and after? Or trap speeds?

ChadFarr · 01-22-2017, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

This has me very curious...

I know this was designed with the 2014-2015 in mind (OTR wouldn't work in these years), but is there anything preventing it from installing in a 2010-2013 SS?

This was going to be my question as well...

Camaro Dude · 01-22-2017, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SrtWtF

I don't understand how people are swapping a aftermarket air intake for another and picking up 10Hp.

lollllll

07-SRT · 01-23-2017, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by CreeperRS

Anybody Dyno? Before and after? Or trap speeds?

Yes a few of us did its in this thread a few pages back

NABeastRR · 01-23-2017, 08:35 AM

Mine should be here today!

is this thing safe to drive without a tune as ive seen people say it goes lean from idle to redline. If that's the case I wont put mine on until the day before I get tuned.

ChadFarr · 01-23-2017, 08:37 AM

Mine used to just sputter or hesitate and it made my car sound cammed without a tune

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NABeastRR · 01-23-2017, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadFarr

Mine used to just sputter or hesitate and it made my car sound cammed without a tune

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That doesn't sound good at all lol ill wait until its time to dyno it next week. Thank you!

rich2342 · 01-23-2017, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 07-SRT

Yes the same dyno and over Roto-Fab. The new Vararam leaned the car out from idle to Wot.Had to add more fuel

Given the above, is this intake feasible un-tuned and as a stand alone?

Would performance be negatively affected in the above circumstance?

sales@vararam.com · 01-23-2017, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Strider044

Advice for install.

1. wear gloves. its super dirty in that area of the car.

2. You will be taking off the front driver side wheel and panel to reach the washer bottle, really no way around it. It will make your life easier.

3. Removing the front bolts of the radiator for removing the wind deflectors is pointless. I still haven't gotten that damn thing out yet. I might try another method. I will let you know. (1LEs shouldn't have to worry about that part.)

4. bring a clean bucket to dump the washer fluid out of the old washer reservoir or buy a new gallon of fluid like I did.

5. Silver screws are for MAF, Black screws are for washer pump motor.

6. Change the MAF over after you remove the old airbox and construct the new CAI before you install it.

7. The rubber flange tube with the nozzle make sure it points at about 4 o clock off the throttle body while facing the engine. It will make sense after you do the install of the new system

8. make sure to use the old gasket for the washer motor pump so the fluid stays in the new bottle.

9. set aside at least an hour or more. It says 20-30... I might be able to do it that quick now but i'm thinking that's time on a lift.

10. Enjoy the sound once its done. its sound is dangerously fun.

Please note!
Step 5 is incorrect -- the silver screws are for the water bottle and the black screws are for the MAF

07-SRT · 01-23-2017, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sales@vararam.com

Please note!
Step 5 is incorrect -- the silver screws are for the water bottle and the black screws are for the MAF

I used the silver screws as well for the MAF.The picture in the instructions looks to be silver..

Ebarr28 · 01-23-2017, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

This has me very curious...

I know this was designed with the 2014-2015 in mind (OTR wouldn't work in these years), but is there anything preventing it from installing in a 2010-2013 SS?

I already have the Vararam OTR, but I am also wondering if there is any performance benefit with this new one over the OTR style. I can already see that Vararam has really improved when it comes to the actual build quality.

While my OTR version was the newer 'SS' revision, some aspects still had room for improvement, such as the filter being 1/4 inch too long for the housing, causing it to bend and not seal perfectly. Also don't like how it only has the 1 screw on each end of the filter housing.

But I am glad to hear that the new version is a great product. It is nice to have quality products being developed for our cars from some of these smaller companies.

I would also like to know if it will fit 2010-2013 models

01-22-2017, 06:29 PM	#57
RS Speedriver Drives: 2018 camaro 1ss 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: B.C. Pitt Meadows Posts: 305 View My Garage	o shit. i can see your tube is hidden in the corner. mine hangs right underneath like pointing at a 6pm on the clock. maybe i should move it to 3 or 4 like you did cuz it doesnt look very secure like yours does. they didnt do as good job with that thing like the COLD AIR INDUCTION did with theres. but i agree with you. big difference it made. now off to grab some tools and change that issue. thanks for the pictures. okay all fixed up now. hose is not touching anything and is not hanging anymore Last edited by RS Speedriver; 01-22-2017 at 07:32 PM.

01-22-2017, 07:38 PM	#58
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,737	This has me very curious... I know this was designed with the 2014-2015 in mind (OTR wouldn't work in these years), but is there anything preventing it from installing in a 2010-2013 SS? I already have the Vararam OTR, but I am also wondering if there is any performance benefit with this new one over the OTR style. I can already see that Vararam has really improved when it comes to the actual build quality. While my OTR version was the newer 'SS' revision, some aspects still had room for improvement, such as the filter being 1/4 inch too long for the housing, causing it to bend and not seal perfectly. Also don't like how it only has the 1 screw on each end of the filter housing. But I am glad to hear that the new version is a great product. It is nice to have quality products being developed for our cars from some of these smaller companies. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

01-22-2017, 08:45 PM	#60
CreeperRS Drives: 20’ Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,579	Anybody Dyno? Before and after? Or trap speeds? __________________

01-23-2017, 08:37 AM	#65
ChadFarr Instagram: @SSAVAGEVERT Drives: 2016 SS M6 Vert Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 659	Mine used to just sputter or hesitate and it made my car sound cammed without a tune Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2.9L Whipple \| Compstar Rods, Diamond Pistons & GPI Cam \| Mantic Triple Disc \| Corsa Performance Exhaust \| DSX Aux Pump \| LT4 Fuel System \| BMR Lowering Springs \| ZL1 OEM Conversion \| 360 Customs Built \| And More! Click & Follow My Build

01-22-2017, 07:52 PM	#59
1989GTA Drives: 1989 GTA Trans Am Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cypress, California Posts: 610	Looks like a pretty decent design to me. I like how they did the 90 degree elbow. That alone is worth some hp.

01-23-2017, 08:35 AM	#64
NABeastRR Drives: Camaro Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: FL Posts: 134	Mine should be here today! is this thing safe to drive without a tune as ive seen people say it goes lean from idle to redline. If that's the case I wont put mine on until the day before I get tuned.