Air intake upgrade?

[boblonben]

This is completely wrong the vararam is proven to make a difference not only on a dyno but at the track. And from every member here that has one that can vouch for that difference.

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Well, saws two tested recently and guess what. The damn thing made ZERO difference, ZERO. Test done at 72 degree temp wit 38% humidity, controlled environment, no vehicle drag accounted for, there was none.

 

[Pull Ya]

There IS a difference at a drag strip! Tests have shown better performance and better times and speed. This is a real life "test". The only thing better IMHO is a Moe's custom track intake.
Jay

 

[Cbuts05]

Personally don't care, like people said it sounds and looks better, plus it looks to be the only thing I can buy to do what I want and free up my air box, so it's a win win.

Thanks everyone should be installed next week

 

[Killerbee4649]

Just do this to add another battery, then you can keep you intake maybe?

https://jmbperformance.com/product/srt-10-rear-mount-battery-package/

 

[88ROOK]

Looking to get rid of my air box so I can add a second battery for car audio.

I have 2019 ram 1500 classic .

On my 08 I had the cheap short one from Amazon, are these good enough, anyone have experience with anything else ? Thanks

well lets get back to what really matters here and thats the 2 batteries,,,,,,,,,,,WHY? how much power you gonna push, I'm running 2 JL XD700s and not even a flicker, and theres guys running way more power on 1 battery. these new trucks can handle it, just 0-4 gauge wire on pos and neg and you're good to go

 

[bob sisic]

Thanks for the reply, seems to be around $400 I'm Canadian.
I like it, how's the maintenance on it?

Is there any other options?

Much appreciated brother.

I'm from Canada and it was closer to 600 with exchange and customs

 

[gixxer]

Looking to get rid of my air box so I can add a second battery for car audio.

I have 2019 ram 1500 classic .

On my 08 I had the cheap short one from Amazon, are these good enough, anyone have experience with anything else ? Thanks

Just build a cheap one from Ebay. You are doing car audio so performance upgrades are somewhat pointless. Also, every vehicle responds differently to mods. Spending a bunch of money on a vararam may not net you any performance gains. Put that towards your car audio.

 

[Tray Burge]

I need this look, will this filter achieve that ?

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Yes, plus it's an excellent hot air sucker too. Spend the money and get the Vararam, it's worth it.

 

[Tray Burge]

Save your money!!! The only thing it does is make it “sound” better. And with MDS the drone can be irritating. Stick with stock, pulls cold air in from the fender well. This cold air crap from under the hood is bogus noise. You won’t glean 1 more hp, or 1 mpg.... You actually pull in warmer air from the engine compartment.

This isn't true, the Vararam has proven dyno results to back it up.

 

[Tray Burge]

I have the older s&b which is sealed. I have gone fording and had water over my headlight and the filter was still clean and dry. The rest of the engine bay was wet and had dirty water flung all around. Eventually I may try to see if it’s possible to use the aev snorkel with the s&b airbox though. I’ve used gasketing material to seal the actual box up pretty decently

S&B is the ONLY other option worth considering instead of the Vararam.

 

[Tray Burge]

Just build a cheap one from Ebay. You are doing car audio so performance upgrades are somewhat pointless. Also, every vehicle responds differently to mods. Spending a bunch of money on a vararam may not net you any performance gains. Put that towards your car audio.

Don't listen to this, he has no idea what he's talking about. The Vararam has dyno proven results, spend the money.

 

[gixxer]

Don't listen to this, he has no idea what he's talking about. The Vararam has dyno proven results, spend the money.

Just because some vehicles have shown some horsepower increase does not mean it will for his particular application. You dont know his altitude, health of the engine, etc. I'm not saying it's a crappy product, I'm just saying you don't know what the dynos used were and how accurate and maintained they were as well.

Plus, why would you waste money ($330 USD)on an intake that may add 10 hp if you're going to be adding a bunch of weight with heavy stereo equipment. He wants more space for an extra battery, not to run better times at the strip.

I know plenty of what I am talking about. I'm just using logic rather than some anecdotal advice based on dyno proven results. Yes, several guys may have had a hp gain, but there are so many factors including other mods at the time of the dyno run. Even their website doesn't even show a dyno run.

 

[Ohio5pt7]

Just because some vehicles have shown some horsepower increase does not mean it will for his particular application. You dont know his altitude, health of the engine, etc. I'm not saying it's a crappy product, I'm just saying you don't know what the dynos used were and how accurate and maintained they were as well.

Plus, why would you waste money ($330 USD)on an intake that may add 10 hp if you're going to be adding a bunch of weight with heavy stereo equipment. He wants more space for an extra battery, not to run better times at the strip.

I know plenty of what I am talking about. I'm just using logic rather than some anecdotal advice based on dyno proven results. Yes, several guys may have had a hp gain, but there are so many factors including other mods at the time of the dyno run. Even their website doesn't even show a dyno run.

He already stated he isnt doing it for performance in the first place he wants the extra room. Vararam gives you both. And .2-.3 in a 1/4 is a lot more than 10hp lol.

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[Cbuts05]

Got my varam intake in the other day, now just gotta get the battery tray in

 

[bassheadhemi]

Looking to get rid of my air box so I can add a second battery for car audio.

I have 2019 ram 1500 classic .

On my 08 I had the cheap short one from Amazon, are these good enough, anyone have experience with anything else ? Thanks

How many watts you plan on having to need a second battery, class ab amps?

I have 2400w of classd D amps and my single Northstar 94r AGM hold the load just fine. The alt is the issue when pushing the system.

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[crackerjack1957]

Battery would help with engine start if pushing amps while not running......not sure why anyone would do this though.
The big 3 upgrade with a high output alternator would be what he needs.

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/big-3-upgrade-questions.84821/
https://js-alternators.com/product/2013-2018-ram-trucks-1500-pickup-250-300-370amp-alternator/

 

[Hemi395]

Battery would help with engine start if pushing amps while not running......not sure why anyone would do this though.
The big 3 upgrade with a high output alternator would be what he needs.

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/big-3-upgrade-questions.84821/
https://js-alternators.com/product/2013-2018-ram-trucks-1500-pickup-250-300-370amp-alternator/

Just found my next upgrade [emoji106]

 

[crackerjack1957]

Just found my next upgrade [emoji106]

This thread has a lot of info & links on the big 3

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/big-3-upgrade-adds-power.128095/

 

[Hemi395]

This thread has a lot of info & links on the big 3

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/big-3-upgrade-adds-power.128095/

Great info thanks!!

 

[88ROOK]

bottom line you have to remember the truck is already running so the battery isnt running the stereo, the alt is. if the alt cant keep up with all the accessories running then the battery drains, hence the reason for a bigger alt