Anyone installed a Vararam on their 2019?

[Firebird]

If so, how do you like it? How is the fit and finish? Thanks

 

[Rogues Gambit]

Haven't heard good things about it, just forgot which thread someone posted a video about it was

I say get a AFE Magnum instead

 

[Mvp_Me]

I posted a video on my intro thread and from the video there are areas that don’t seal properly and debris can get in the motor. The owner in the video was very disappointed for good reason. I just ordered the afe momentum intake from Nick yesterday, in my opinion it looks better and it’s incased so you don’t have to worry about the filter getting dirty quick.


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[Tray Burge]

I've seen videos of guys getting a lot of dust and debris past the filter into the main area going into the throat of the TB. What they don't show you is how poorly they put the thing together and didn't get the seal lined up before tightening the top down, simply bad instructions and done incorrectly will net you negative results every time.
You have to be "methodic" about the getting the seal lined up when bolting the top down, at least I did and I get ZERO dust past the filter.
There are a lot of morons out there giving horrible advise.

 

[Rogues Gambit]

I've seen videos of guys getting a lot of dust and debris past the filter into the main area going into the throat of the TB. What they don't show you is how poorly they put the thing together and didn't get the seal lined up before tightening the top down, simply bad instructions and done incorrectly will net you negative results every time.
You have to be "methodic" about the getting the seal lined up when bolting the top down, at least I did and I get ZERO dust past the filter.
There are a lot of morons out there giving horrible advise.

Problem is, not everyone is methodic or meticulous

Plus some people rather have it easy

 

[Tray Burge]

For those "naysayers" that still don't think the Vararam seal is tight enough based on posted videos from guys with tons of dust build-up.
I've been remised on my regularly scheduled cleaning and re-oiling of my filter so I did it this past weekend and took some shots of the intake base when I took it apart.
Shamefully, it's been over a year since my last cleaning and I attribute the "miniscule" amount of dust to my mechanic not perfectly lining up my filter, top and base correctly the last time I had it in the shop and I didn't discovered it until weeks or even maybe months later.
As you can see by my finger swipe it barely had any dust build-up compared to the outside where you see a lot of dust, and I also included a picture of my filter pre-cleaning to show how dirty it was.
She's all ****-n-span now and if you take your time installing all the components back together, you will not get any dust past the filter.

 

[Hemi395]

For those "naysayers" that still don't think the Vararam seal is tight enough based on posted videos from guys with tons of dust build-up.
I've been remised on my regularly scheduled cleaning and re-oiling of my filter so I did it this past weekend and took some shots of the intake base when I took it apart.
Shamefully, it's been over a year since my last cleaning and I attribute the "miniscule" amount of dust to my mechanic not perfectly lining up my filter, top and base correctly the last time I had it in the shop and I didn't discovered it until weeks or even maybe months later.
As you can see by my finger swipe it barely had any dust build-up compared to the outside where you see a lot of dust, and I also included a picture of my filter pre-cleaning to show how dirty it was.
She's all ****-n-span now and if you take your time installing all the components back together, you will not get any dust past the filter.
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That looks good for going that long. I know you said a year but how many miles was that? And the filter definitely wasn't seated right?

 

[madtrucker2016]

Do you really need this and the hazel of cleaning the filter

 

[Tray Burge]

That looks good for going that long. I know you said a year but how many miles was that? And the filter definitely wasn't seated right?

Exactly, times before when I broke it down to clean there hasn't been any dust at all.
As far as miles, it hard to say since I don't use it as a daily driver, normally. 5k maybe?

"Do you really need this and the hazel of cleaning the filter"
Absolutely, no hassle to clean either. Besides, the Vararam's are so damn cool and functional to boot.

 

[Pull Ya]

I've had a Vararam on all three of my 4th Gen trucks and have NEVER had any problems with dust or dirt getting passed the filter. If you install it correctly and clean it when your suppose to you won't have any problem. If you do it half assed, you'll get half assed results. There is now a pre filter available if you have any concerns.
Jay

 

[HockeyPops]

All have given good advice, if you like the vararam then get it and do it right.

I didn’t trust my abilities to install so I went with a MOPAR CAI.

But I think the vararam looks great and I’d read good things about it.

 

[Tray Burge]

All have given good advice, if you like the vararam then get it and do it right.

I didn’t trust my abilities to install so I went with a MOPAR CAI.

But I think the vararam looks great and I’d read good things about it.

I think the MOPAR CAI will work just as good and looks pretty cool too, everybody's taste runs different, that's why they make vanilla and chocolate ice cream right?

 

[Denis]

I think the main question is CAI quality for 2019. Is it different from the previous model?

 

[whetrick1]

I think the main question is CAI quality for 2019. Is it different from the previous model?

I don't really think so.. I think that they all probably work about the same. Just a matter of personal preference lol


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[2014RamExpress]

I had one on my 2014 Ram and absolutely loved it. I didn't want to put something that aggressive on my new 2019, so I ordered an S&B CAI and will be installing it tomorrow.

 

[JHayez1911]

All have given good advice, if you like the vararam then get it and do it right.

I didn’t trust my abilities to install so I went with a MOPAR CAI.

But I think the vararam looks great and I’d read good things about it.

That’s sounds like me. I surely don’t trust my ability to install, ensure it’s seated right, oiling cleaning etc, that’s why I also went with the Mopar CAI.

 

[Pull Ya]

Matt from Moe's Performance made a U tube on proper installation of the Vararam. It goes into great detail and should be helpful for anyone having doubts about installing one.
Jay

 

[TheKenster]

That’s sounds like me. I surely don’t trust my ability to install, ensure it’s seated right, oiling cleaning etc, that’s why I also went with the Mopar CAI.

Do you have a link for the Mopar kit?

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[JHayez1911]

Do you have a link for the Mopar kit?

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https://www.allmoparparts.com/sku/77070044ad-fs.html

https://images.app.goo.gl/6dMDMax1DjHBgZ7w8

 

[TheKenster]

https://www.allmoparparts.com/sku/77070044ad-fs.html

https://images.app.goo.gl/6dMDMax1DjHBgZ7w8

Oh ok I thought you were talking about the new one I've been hearing about.

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