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lscamaro · 08-16-2012, 04:01 AM

Those of you who run nitrous and have a vararam CAI, can you please share details on how you did it? I've been looking at a few systems but am hoping not to have to switch intakes to run nitrous. Please post pics if you dont mind!

usa1camaro1969 · 08-16-2012, 06:38 PM

I'm about ready to get the plate conversion from TheNitrousOutlet, but right now I have an NX kit on it. I'll shoot you some pics of the two different setups once I get it done.

Ny-TrexN20 · 08-17-2012, 09:54 AM

I was told direct from them that a plate kit may not fit. I do not remember for sure but I thought they said that there would be less than a half inch of play between the parts. Most systems, including ours have to be greater than that to have room for the nozzle. Please correct me if I am wrong- it would be great to have a plate system with this free flowing intake. HPftw

Skizzy · 08-17-2012, 11:00 AM

More than likely there will need to be some trimming involved when putting a plate on. The plate will space everything forward around 3/4in

usa1camaro1969 · 08-17-2012, 05:37 PM

I'm prepared to work with the plate just as I was prepared to do what it took to ensure the Black Ice worked with the Vararam. It turned out the Black Ice didn't need any modification. I'll let you know what I did, if anything, to get it to work.

lscamaro · 08-17-2012, 05:38 PM

What is your current setup? Any reason in particular your converting to a plate kit?

usa1camaro1969 · 08-17-2012, 08:59 PM

Currently have an NX kit on it and it's more of a desire to have the plate for better distribution. NitroDave and his group have some awesome LS-powered f-bodies running at our little track and they are some good people. There are a few other plates that are out, I'm just going with this one.

TJ91 · 08-28-2012, 12:51 PM

please let us know how you end up doing it

usa1camaro1969 · 08-29-2012, 09:28 PM

Okay, here's the deal.
I got to putting the plate on and yes, it did move it forward and lower. Since I already moved everything up with the black ice, it wasn't that it was too-low, it is too far forward.
Back when I bought the Vararam, mine wasn't sitting just right, so they sent me another lower piece, which I kept. Now I took that first piece and trimmed the neck 1/8" at first, then another 1/8". I marked it by wrapping a piece of tape around it and taking it over to the belt sander and sanding it down, cleaning it up, and then trying the fit. By taking 1/4" off that one, it fit. Tomorrow if I get the time I plan to repeat the process with the piece that fit right and I'll let you know how it goes.

lscamaro · 09-06-2012, 10:27 PM

Any updates usacamaro?

DarkneSS · 09-06-2012, 11:12 PM

Why not make a custom mount for the shark after the MAF housing?

usa1camaro1969 · 09-07-2012, 10:16 PM

It's put together. I'm going to wire up the window switch this weekend and see what she'll do.

Travis64 · 09-08-2012, 12:22 AM

i have a vararam and looking to buy a nitrous kit in the near future
lmk how this works out thanks

Amarr014 · 09-08-2012, 08:44 AM

i might have a nitrous kit for sale for a good price in the near future...

08-16-2012, 04:01 AM	#1
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Nitrous and Vararam Those of you who run nitrous and have a vararam CAI, can you please share details on how you did it? I've been looking at a few systems but am hoping not to have to switch intakes to run nitrous. Please post pics if you dont mind! __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

08-16-2012, 06:38 PM	#2
usa1camaro1969 Back on the dino-juice Drives: '10 LS + a few more Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,641	I'm about ready to get the plate conversion from TheNitrousOutlet, but right now I have an NX kit on it. I'll shoot you some pics of the two different setups once I get it done. __________________ I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence. -Ricky Bobby America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936

08-17-2012, 11:00 AM	#4
Skizzy Drives: 2001 WS.6 Trans-Am Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 58	More than likely there will need to be some trimming involved when putting a plate on. The plate will space everything forward around 3/4in __________________ Car info can be located @ www.fquick.com/Skizzy

08-17-2012, 05:37 PM	#5
usa1camaro1969 Back on the dino-juice Drives: '10 LS + a few more Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,641	I'm prepared to work with the plate just as I was prepared to do what it took to ensure the Black Ice worked with the Vararam. It turned out the Black Ice didn't need any modification. I'll let you know what I did, if anything, to get it to work. __________________ I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence. -Ricky Bobby America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936

08-17-2012, 05:38 PM	#6
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	What is your current setup? Any reason in particular your converting to a plate kit? __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

08-17-2012, 09:54 AM	#3
Ny-TrexN20 Drives: Fast,small, and a four door. Join Date: May 2012 Location: Avon Lake. Ohio Posts: 23	I was told direct from them that a plate kit may not fit. I do not remember for sure but I thought they said that there would be less than a half inch of play between the parts. Most systems, including ours have to be greater than that to have room for the nozzle. Please correct me if I am wrong- it would be great to have a plate system with this free flowing intake. HPftw

08-17-2012, 08:59 PM	#7
usa1camaro1969 Back on the dino-juice Drives: '10 LS + a few more Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,641	Currently have an NX kit on it and it's more of a desire to have the plate for better distribution. NitroDave and his group have some awesome LS-powered f-bodies running at our little track and they are some good people. There are a few other plates that are out, I'm just going with this one. __________________ I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence. -Ricky Bobby America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936

08-28-2012, 12:51 PM	#8
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	please let us know how you end up doing it __________________ 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

08-29-2012, 09:28 PM	#9
usa1camaro1969 Back on the dino-juice Drives: '10 LS + a few more Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,641	Okay, here's the deal. I got to putting the plate on and yes, it did move it forward and lower. Since I already moved everything up with the black ice, it wasn't that it was too-low, it is too far forward. Back when I bought the Vararam, mine wasn't sitting just right, so they sent me another lower piece, which I kept. Now I took that first piece and trimmed the neck 1/8" at first, then another 1/8". I marked it by wrapping a piece of tape around it and taking it over to the belt sander and sanding it down, cleaning it up, and then trying the fit. By taking 1/4" off that one, it fit. Tomorrow if I get the time I plan to repeat the process with the piece that fit right and I'll let you know how it goes. __________________ I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence. -Ricky Bobby America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936

09-06-2012, 10:27 PM	#10
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Any updates usacamaro? __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

09-06-2012, 11:12 PM	#11
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Why not make a custom mount for the shark after the MAF housing?

09-07-2012, 10:16 PM	#12
usa1camaro1969 Back on the dino-juice Drives: '10 LS + a few more Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,641	It's put together. I'm going to wire up the window switch this weekend and see what she'll do. __________________ I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence. -Ricky Bobby America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936

09-08-2012, 12:22 AM	#13
Travis64 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1lt rs auto 4-9-11 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Long Island Posts: 754	i have a vararam and looking to buy a nitrous kit in the near future lmk how this works out thanks __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/391769...ro-lt-coupe-2d

09-08-2012, 08:44 AM	#14
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