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CamaroSA · 01-14-2011, 04:59 PM

hey guys,

i have L99 with K&N and a magnaflow 3"

im considering swapping to Vararam or Newera

any recommendations?

and for tuning i only got the diablo trinity

caverman · 01-14-2011, 05:15 PM

Personally I vote for the Vararam.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 01-14-2011, 05:21 PM

The new Vararam is an outstanding product.

Sully · 01-14-2011, 05:40 PM

i have a pretty much brand new (installed, started, removed. never driven) vararam thats been sitting in the box in my garage for months
1 problem - lost 1 or 2 of the screws (cant remember) that hold the MAF
but im sure you could replace them at minimal cost
230 + shipping if you want in. i believe there is a new one out so i guess its the older one
might help your decision?

caverman · 01-14-2011, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sully

i have a pretty much brand new (installed, started, removed. never driven) vararam thats been sitting in the box in my garage for months
1 problem - lost 1 or 2 of the screws (cant remember) that hold the MAF
but im sure you could replace them at minimal cost
230 + shipping if you want in. i believe there is a new one out so i guess its the older one
might help your decision?

You should look at sending that one back and getting the new one. Even if you don't plan on putting it on you'll be able to sell it easier.

If you can get your hands on the new one I might be intrested.

GEEo · 01-14-2011, 05:44 PM

ADM

Blue Menace · 01-14-2011, 06:28 PM

I can't speak on the performance of the New Era, but I just installed a VR and love it.

The throttle response (no more hesitation when hitting the gas) made this well worth the purchase. Also, some folks have stated that they could not hear an engine difference with the intake, but I sure do. Definitely a deeper, thicker sound when getting on it. And this is currently my only performance mod.

afireinside · 01-14-2011, 07:12 PM

VR get it

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 01-14-2011, 07:25 PM

I still love my old old old one.

sub zero · 01-15-2011, 01:11 AM

i have the same three parts on my SS like u , i was thinking before about changing my CAI to NEA ERA or VR , but i didn't see any reason to change it , mybe if i get some dyno reading shows the deffirent in hp between my K&N and NE or VR mybe i'll go to change , but antel now i'm happy with my K&N..

if u looking for sound ? , the VR has no noies like K&N..

KEEP RT · 01-15-2011, 01:22 AM

VR

mike@newera · 01-15-2011, 10:29 AM

I would love for someone to do an independent test comparing ours vs. theirs...

IndeedSS1 · 01-15-2011, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike@newera

I would love for someone to do an independent test comparing ours vs. theirs...

Wasn't yours part of the Jannetty part 1 testing? fwiw for an OTR I really like the look of your intake.

danhr · 01-15-2011, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike@newera

I would love for someone to do an independent test comparing ours vs. theirs...

i will probably be putting a vararam on my car.

If you guys are going to be attending the nyspeed vs pittspeed track rental, if it still happens, lol, we can do some real testing there...

01-14-2011, 04:59 PM	#1
CamaroSA Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: KSA - Riyadh Posts: 60	Vararam or New Era??!! hey guys, i have L99 with K&N and a magnaflow 3" im considering swapping to Vararam or Newera any recommendations? and for tuning i only got the diablo trinity

01-14-2011, 05:15 PM	#2
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Personally I vote for the Vararam. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

01-14-2011, 07:12 PM	#8
afireinside Firefighter/Medic Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 IOM, 2008 Z71 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Detroit Michigan Posts: 233 View My Garage	VR get it __________________ Mods: LSR Sway Bars, LSR Short throw shifter, MPD1 spoiler, Heritage Grille, 5% Limo tint

01-15-2011, 01:11 AM	#10
sub zero Drives: RED@2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UAE Posts: 1,372	i have the same three parts on my SS like u , i was thinking before about changing my CAI to NEA ERA or VR , but i didn't see any reason to change it , mybe if i get some dyno reading shows the deffirent in hp between my K&N and NE or VR mybe i'll go to change , but antel now i'm happy with my K&N.. if u looking for sound ? , the VR has no noies like K&N.. __________________

01-15-2011, 01:22 AM	#11
KEEP RT Wonderfully Awful Idea Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Battle Ground, WA Posts: 1,456 View My Garage	VR __________________ Last edited by KEEP RT; 10-29-2011 at 02:13 AM.

01-14-2011, 05:21 PM	#3
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	The new Vararam is an outstanding product.

01-14-2011, 05:40 PM	#4
Sully Drives: Orange 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southside Chicago Posts: 171	i have a pretty much brand new (installed, started, removed. never driven) vararam thats been sitting in the box in my garage for months 1 problem - lost 1 or 2 of the screws (cant remember) that hold the MAF but im sure you could replace them at minimal cost 230 + shipping if you want in. i believe there is a new one out so i guess its the older one might help your decision?

01-14-2011, 05:44 PM	#6
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	ADM

01-14-2011, 06:28 PM	#7
Blue Menace Drives: 2013 WRX Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 705	I can't speak on the performance of the New Era, but I just installed a VR and love it. The throttle response (no more hesitation when hitting the gas) made this well worth the purchase. Also, some folks have stated that they could not hear an engine difference with the intake, but I sure do. Definitely a deeper, thicker sound when getting on it. And this is currently my only performance mod.

01-14-2011, 07:25 PM	#9
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	I still love my old old old one.

01-15-2011, 10:29 AM	#12
mike@newera Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 529	I would love for someone to do an independent test comparing ours vs. theirs...

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