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L5102SS · 10-08-2010, 01:54 AM

Looking to do some mods and not sure what direction to go..I hear the vararam can a lot of power but I have also seen and heard some issues with radiator moving around once the unit is installed..anyone have any personal experience with this??

Im also looking into halltech and cai and looking for other hp proven mods..any suggestions guys??

newagemuscle · 10-08-2010, 06:37 AM

We did back to back test ing on my LS3 at vector and there was not performance gain between that and my Roto-fab. In fact, I the video is on youtube. If I find it I will post it.

*TAG UR IT* · 10-08-2010, 08:38 AM

I have to get it installed and tested, but I just got the latest Vararam version with a new MAF installed. It has a different design with a flat filter, longer duck bill intake, different placement of air sensor, screen before the MAF, and.....thinking here...

But, the bucking and surging is supposed to be completely gone and it's supposed to be perfect. We'll see how it goes!

DroptopZ · 10-08-2010, 09:44 AM

Personally I've heard a few friends complaining of problems with the VaraRam. They may have fixed this with the new unit, but I can tell you that I've been very impressed by the overall quality of the CAI unit, and it looks bad-ass to boot. The power gains are supposed to be at the top as far as cold-air goes... but that's just me.

Ravener · 10-08-2010, 10:41 AM

Until they can make AND ship more than 1 Vararam unit a year this thread is pointless.

Pazzo69 · 10-08-2010, 10:54 AM

I have the CAI and I am very happy with it. It only took about 30 min to install. The throttle response is much better. I would definetly recommend it.

fieldgoal00 · 10-08-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I have to get it installed and tested, but I just got the latest Vararam version with a new MAF installed. It has a different design with a flat filter, longer duck bill intake, different placement of air sensor, screen before the MAF, and.....thinking here...

But, the bucking and surging is supposed to be completely gone and it's supposed to be perfect. We'll see how it goes!

Tag I have the new one installed, night and day difference from the first version. All bucking and surging is gone

John M. · 10-12-2010, 02:30 PM

I had many discussions with Patrick @ Vararam (he is a wealth of technical information) before buying the Super Street (no tune model). He discovered that there are several factory MAFs (identified with a single letter) that don't read real well. I located one (as suggested) identified by "K23" and installed it in the Vararam Super Street. Drove the car at various speeds for about a half a tank. The following day I ran the road course at Homestead-Miami (10/9/2010) and noticed between 10mph and 25mph increase in terminal velocity before I entered my braking zones. Corner exit speeds also increased by about 5-10mph. Throttle response has been improved as well. In my opinion, it was a great purchase. I will have dyno numbers shortly. The only other mod is an MBRP cat back exhaust.

Merc · 10-12-2010, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I have to get it installed and tested, but I just got the latest Vararam version with a new MAF installed. It has a different design with a flat filter, longer duck bill intake, different placement of air sensor, screen before the MAF, and.....thinking here...

But, the bucking and surging is supposed to be completely gone and it's supposed to be perfect. We'll see how it goes!

Waiting for my new Vararam to arrive. Don't like the way the rad is mounted though. Probably fabricate our own mounting bracket over the winter.

John M. · 10-12-2010, 05:29 PM

Vararam, new GM MAF(K23), MBRP Cat Back - that's it

clg_98ta · 10-12-2010, 05:37 PM

You're asking if there are any opinions about CAI's on Camaro5?

yeah, there might be one or two...

DMAX · 10-12-2010, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fieldgoal00

Tag I have the new one installed, night and day difference from the first version. All bucking and surging is gone

Same here I installed the new version this past weekend and all the problems are gone .

1977and2010 · 10-12-2010, 08:40 PM

I just installed the newest version also and was surprised. I had minor surging and that is all gone now.

ssmike · 10-12-2010, 08:53 PM

So what's up with the K23 MAF? Is this just to use with the Vararam or will it work with any cai?

10-08-2010, 01:54 AM	#1
L5102SS Drives: 2010 RS/SS Black SilverStripes Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oakland Ca. Posts: 1	Vararam vs. others cais any opinions?? Looking to do some mods and not sure what direction to go..I hear the vararam can a lot of power but I have also seen and heard some issues with radiator moving around once the unit is installed..anyone have any personal experience with this?? Im also looking into halltech and cai and looking for other hp proven mods..any suggestions guys?? __________________ Black silver stripe pack gmp exhaust 6 speed..more to come

10-08-2010, 06:37 AM	#2
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	We did back to back test ing on my LS3 at vector and there was not performance gain between that and my Roto-fab. In fact, I the video is on youtube. If I find it I will post it. __________________

10-08-2010, 09:44 AM	#4
DroptopZ I'm your huckleberry... Drives: '10 2SS/RS, '88 IROC vert Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 548	Personally I've heard a few friends complaining of problems with the VaraRam. They may have fixed this with the new unit, but I can tell you that I've been very impressed by the overall quality of the CAI unit, and it looks bad-ass to boot. The power gains are supposed to be at the top as far as cold-air goes... but that's just me. __________________ '88 IROC-Z vert (14.9 @ 92.3) // '10 2SS/RS LS3 - 423 RWHP, 418 RWTQ

10-08-2010, 10:54 AM	#6
Pazzo69 Drives: Black 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 154 View My Garage	I have the CAI and I am very happy with it. It only took about 30 min to install. The throttle response is much better. I would definetly recommend it. __________________ 2SS/RS M6 LS3 Black on Black w/Silver Rally Stripes Manfredi Chevrolet, Staten Island NY A9148076 is alive Born on September 18, 2009 Came home on October 16, 2009

10-12-2010, 02:30 PM	#8
John M. Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Palm Beach Cnty, FL Posts: 112 View My Garage	Vararam: My Opinion - Worth the price of admission I had many discussions with Patrick @ Vararam (he is a wealth of technical information) before buying the Super Street (no tune model). He discovered that there are several factory MAFs (identified with a single letter) that don't read real well. I located one (as suggested) identified by "K23" and installed it in the Vararam Super Street. Drove the car at various speeds for about a half a tank. The following day I ran the road course at Homestead-Miami (10/9/2010) and noticed between 10mph and 25mph increase in terminal velocity before I entered my braking zones. Corner exit speeds also increased by about 5-10mph. Throttle response has been improved as well. In my opinion, it was a great purchase. I will have dyno numbers shortly. The only other mod is an MBRP cat back exhaust.

10-08-2010, 08:38 AM	#3
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	I have to get it installed and tested, but I just got the latest Vararam version with a new MAF installed. It has a different design with a flat filter, longer duck bill intake, different placement of air sensor, screen before the MAF, and.....thinking here... But, the bucking and surging is supposed to be completely gone and it's supposed to be perfect. We'll see how it goes!

10-08-2010, 10:41 AM	#5
Ravener Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Blk Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Md Posts: 287	Until they can make AND ship more than 1 Vararam unit a year this thread is pointless.

10-12-2010, 05:29 PM	#10
John M. Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Palm Beach Cnty, FL Posts: 112 View My Garage	Vararam, new GM MAF(K23), MBRP Cat Back - that's it

10-12-2010, 05:37 PM	#11
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	You're asking if there are any opinions about CAI's on Camaro5? yeah, there might be one or two... __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

10-12-2010, 08:40 PM	#13
1977and2010 Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 1977 Z28, 2SSRS 2010 M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dunedin FL Posts: 810	I just installed the newest version also and was surprised. I had minor surging and that is all gone now. __________________

10-12-2010, 08:53 PM	#14
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	So what's up with the K23 MAF? Is this just to use with the Vararam or will it work with any cai?

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