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steeleshark2 · 09-11-2011, 07:26 PM

Has anyone installed a nitrous plate kit while running a Vararam intake? Did you have to trim the intake? How did you get it to fit?

steeleshark2 · 09-12-2011, 07:13 PM

Nobody??

ducatisl · 09-13-2011, 01:22 PM

Omg, I was just thinking the same thing. Which plate did you get? Doesn't seem like there's a whole lot of fore-aft clearance for slipping in a plate so am torn between going back to my AEM intake or using a conventional nozzle with the Vararam.

*mlee* · 09-13-2011, 01:33 PM

The plate goes between the TB and the intake... it shouldn't get in the way of the Vararam at all.

ducatisl · 09-13-2011, 01:47 PM

That's academically correct, but since there's very little clearance in the fore-aft direction, my sense is that you'll bolt the plate in, and then find there's not enough room or give to slip the Vararam tube and coupler back onto the TB.

*mlee* · 09-13-2011, 01:54 PM

ducatisl · 09-13-2011, 02:07 PM

Mlee, the Vararam goes forward and slips just underneath the upper front cross member, and above the radiator, unlike your ADM(?) which goes forward and to the drivers side. In fact, the upper part of the Vararam seals against that cross member, so pushing the Vararam forward is kinda out of the question since you're just pushing it against that cross member. Btw, I like that stealthy look ya got there

*mlee* · 09-13-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ducatisl

Mlee, the Vararam goes forward and slips just underneath the upper front cross member, and above the radiator, unlike your ADM(?) which goes forward and to the drivers side. In fact, the upper part of the Vararam seals against that cross member, so pushing the Vararam forward is kinda out of the question since you're just pushing it against that cross member. Btw, I like that stealthy look ya got there

Ahhhh gotcha... I did run a Vararam for a short bit... just didn't think a 1/2" plate would make that much difference, but you're probably right. I'm thinking the hose that fits over the TB would just need to be trimmed back a bit.

ducatisl · 09-13-2011, 03:05 PM

Now that I think about it, maybe if that brass fitting that's in the coupler were moved to the intake tube instead, hell, that's about 1/2" right there. Hmmmm...

steeleshark2 · 09-13-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ducatisl

Now that I think about it, maybe if that brass fitting that's in the coupler were moved to the intake tube instead, hell, that's about 1/2" right there. Hmmmm...

True!! The latest version of the Vararam is a very tight fit to get in. It will be impossible unless I trim it. Just wondered if anyone else have done it?

MaxKamai · 09-14-2011, 12:33 AM

Just got both of mine in the mail today (Nitrous Outlet/Vararam Tune). The shop I work at is a dealer for Vararam. Called them before I ordered and they said it would be tight but will work. Will let you know and post some pics when installed. Not using the brass fitting as I will not be using that vacuum line in my setup. Hopefully that will make for a little more clearance.

steeleshark2 · 09-14-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MaxKamai

Just got both of mine in the mail today (Nitrous Outlet/Vararam Tune). The shop I work at is a dealer for Vararam. Called them before I ordered and they said it would be tight but will work. Will let you know and post some pics when installed. Not using the brass fitting as I will not be using that vacuum line in my setup. Hopefully that will make for a little more clearance.

Great, please let me know how it works!!Throw in some pics if you do not mind.

Nitro Dave · 09-14-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MaxKamai

Just got both of mine in the mail today (Nitrous Outlet/Vararam Tune). The shop I work at is a dealer for Vararam. Called them before I ordered and they said it would be tight but will work. Will let you know and post some pics when installed. Not using the brass fitting as I will not be using that vacuum line in my setup. Hopefully that will make for a little more clearance.

Please share pictures. Our plate is 3/4 thick. I believe it will fit just fine though.
Dave

MaxKamai · 09-14-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by steeleshark2

Great, please let me know how it works!!Throw in some pics if you do not mind.

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Originally Posted by Nitro Dave

Please share pictures. Our plate is 3/4 thick. I believe it will fit just fine though.
Dave

Will post up pics after the weekend, and thanks for the parts. Plate looks great, and the harness makes the tap in for the TPS super clean. I'm sure after people see mine our shops will be doing some business.

09-11-2011, 07:26 PM	#1
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09-12-2011, 07:13 PM	#2
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09-13-2011, 01:22 PM	#3
ducatisl Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS 6m Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fort Walton Beach...surrounded by da** pickup trucks I can't see around! Posts: 692 View My Garage	Omg, I was just thinking the same thing. Which plate did you get? Doesn't seem like there's a whole lot of fore-aft clearance for slipping in a plate so am torn between going back to my AEM intake or using a conventional nozzle with the Vararam. __________________ Procharged F1A-94 on a 416 LSA block, Callies/Manley/Scat/Melling/Cloyes/ARP/Ferrea/Landspeed/Hi-Ram/FIC/Tick/Alky/ Strange/QA1/DSS/BMR/RPS/Tilton/GZM/Fore/AEM/ATi/JGS etc., built/tuned by me and Innovative Street Technologies 'Mo's Seemingly Endless Build Thread

09-13-2011, 01:33 PM	#4
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	The plate goes between the TB and the intake... it shouldn't get in the way of the Vararam at all. __________________

09-13-2011, 01:47 PM	#5
ducatisl Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS 6m Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fort Walton Beach...surrounded by da** pickup trucks I can't see around! Posts: 692 View My Garage	That's academically correct, but since there's very little clearance in the fore-aft direction, my sense is that you'll bolt the plate in, and then find there's not enough room or give to slip the Vararam tube and coupler back onto the TB. __________________ Procharged F1A-94 on a 416 LSA block, Callies/Manley/Scat/Melling/Cloyes/ARP/Ferrea/Landspeed/Hi-Ram/FIC/Tick/Alky/ Strange/QA1/DSS/BMR/RPS/Tilton/GZM/Fore/AEM/ATi/JGS etc., built/tuned by me and Innovative Street Technologies 'Mo's Seemingly Endless Build Thread

09-13-2011, 01:54 PM	#6
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	Attached Images __________________

09-13-2011, 02:07 PM	#7
ducatisl Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS 6m Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fort Walton Beach...surrounded by da** pickup trucks I can't see around! Posts: 692 View My Garage	Mlee, the Vararam goes forward and slips just underneath the upper front cross member, and above the radiator, unlike your ADM(?) which goes forward and to the drivers side. In fact, the upper part of the Vararam seals against that cross member, so pushing the Vararam forward is kinda out of the question since you're just pushing it against that cross member. Btw, I like that stealthy look ya got there __________________ Procharged F1A-94 on a 416 LSA block, Callies/Manley/Scat/Melling/Cloyes/ARP/Ferrea/Landspeed/Hi-Ram/FIC/Tick/Alky/ Strange/QA1/DSS/BMR/RPS/Tilton/GZM/Fore/AEM/ATi/JGS etc., built/tuned by me and Innovative Street Technologies 'Mo's Seemingly Endless Build Thread

09-13-2011, 03:05 PM	#9
ducatisl Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS 6m Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fort Walton Beach...surrounded by da** pickup trucks I can't see around! Posts: 692 View My Garage	Now that I think about it, maybe if that brass fitting that's in the coupler were moved to the intake tube instead, hell, that's about 1/2" right there. Hmmmm... __________________ Procharged F1A-94 on a 416 LSA block, Callies/Manley/Scat/Melling/Cloyes/ARP/Ferrea/Landspeed/Hi-Ram/FIC/Tick/Alky/ Strange/QA1/DSS/BMR/RPS/Tilton/GZM/Fore/AEM/ATi/JGS etc., built/tuned by me and Innovative Street Technologies 'Mo's Seemingly Endless Build Thread

09-14-2011, 12:33 AM	#11
MaxKamai Mad Ninja Skills Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 187 View My Garage	Just got both of mine in the mail today (Nitrous Outlet/Vararam Tune). The shop I work at is a dealer for Vararam. Called them before I ordered and they said it would be tight but will work. Will let you know and post some pics when installed. Not using the brass fitting as I will not be using that vacuum line in my setup. Hopefully that will make for a little more clearance. Last edited by MaxKamai; 09-14-2011 at 12:53 AM.