Gutcheck on Vararam vs. Others

S0CAL · Oct 31, 2017

Like many, I am trying to squeeze as much performance as I can and not break the bank in the process.

Looking at Vararam, the claim on HP is more than 2X that of my K&N. Can anyone attest to this performance (ideally someone who swapped out K&N CAI for the Vararam)? Incidentally, I am running Moes 87mm TB and have Hemifever tune on Diablo Trinity 1000.

Thanks!

Dbush36 · Oct 31, 2017

Ok so I love my vararam! The first deciding factor for me was the look! I put mine in along with a 87mm TB, 180 tstat, and hemifever 93 octane tune. Since I did them all at once I can’t honestly tell you the vararam made that big of a difference but I do love it!!!!

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customcarz973 · Oct 31, 2017

I love the my Vararam, I dynoed my truck with the Vararam, and 87mm Moes TB on my 16 and made 302 and 350 tq. I know other guys in my town that dynoed 280hp 330tq bone stock, so id call it a 22hp gain between the 2, but you dont get any "ram air" action on the dyno. :happy107:

S0CAL said:
Like many, I am trying to squeeze as much performance as I can and not break the bank in the process.

Looking at Vararam, the claim on HP is more than 2X that of my K&N. Can anyone attest to this performance (ideally someone who swapped out K&N CAI for the Vararam)? Incidentally, I am running Moes 87mm TB and have Hemifever tune on Diablo Trinity 1000.

Thanks!

meedom · Oct 31, 2017

It's not something you're really going to feel, Although some people claim that they do. Matt at Moe's Performance has used them at the track on several trucks and estimates from improved speeds and times that you're actually getting 16 to 18 more rwhp with the Vararam...

charonblk07 · Oct 31, 2017

The vararam has proven time again to have the best performance in the 1/4mile but they do suffer from quality control and installation issues. It's not an uncommon complaint that the bottom of the filter pops off the seal and unfiltered air is running in. You live in Texas so the snow packing issues won't be a worry for you. You'd have to trim a few panels to fit for the flap that goes over the rad, they have been known to rub or flap around.

If you want a sealed intake then the S&B with scoop has the next best performance.

misuracaf10 · Oct 31, 2017

Moe’s performance says the HP gain to the Wheels is about 8-12 for the Vararam , slightly more then the s&b if I’m not mistaken.
I have one and I am happy but I did pair it with a tune so I cannot fully tell how much difference it made on its own

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meedom · Oct 31, 2017

Hemi450hp said:
On the dyno, I've seen it make 16-18hp. It's a ram air kit though, so the faster you drive, the more power it will make.

From the man himself!

Tray Burge · Oct 31, 2017

I had the K&N setup before installing the Vararam, it made a big difference in the seat of the pants at launch, K&N sucks too much hot air from under the hood. fwiw

S0CAL · Oct 31, 2017

Tray Burge said:
I had the K&N setup before installing the Vararam, it made a big difference in the seat of the pants at launch, K&N sucks too much hot air from under the hood. fwiw

Pull Ya · Oct 31, 2017

I think around town you're not going to experience much difference. The difference comes when you are under hard acceleration or at highway speed. That's when you will be able to tell the difference from stock and other types of CIA's. I've had one on all 3 of my 4th gen Rams. I guess that means I'm sold on them----or Matt's a good salesman--- :naughty:

Jay

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