Switching to Vararam intake

[texasfan88]

This might be a stupid question but I’m wanting to switch over from my S&B intake to a Vararam intake. As I’m sure you all know, the S&B requires you get rid of the o-ring on your MAF sensor and use the supplied rubber grommet. Well, my question is since I don’t seem to have that o-ring anymore, is this going to cause any issues when I install the MAF sensor on the coupler for the Vararam?

 

[StoneDude76]

This might be a stupid question but I’m wanting to switch over from my S&B intake to a Vararam intake. As I’m sure you all know, the S&B requires you get rid of the o-ring on your MAF sensor and use the supplied rubber grommet. Well, my question is since I don’t seem to have that o-ring anymore, is this going to cause any issues when I install the MAF sensor on the coupler for the Vararam?

In my opinion for a daily rig don't use a Vararam. It does not filter well. Take it from experience. Had it on my truck for close to 70,000 miles. Mine is sitting in my storage unit as I type.
Now as far as performance goes there is no other intake out there. You definitely feel the difference. Pulls harder in the upper rpms.

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[NJMOPAR]

The coupler is a silicone tube and might seal the sensor without the o-ring necessary.
Make sure the sensor hoop opening is oriented to allow air flow through it.

 

[texasfan88]

The coupler is a silicone tube and might seal the sensor without the o-ring necessary.
Make sure the sensor hoop opening is oriented to allow air flow through it.

Ok thank you. Also, the instructions I got show the hole for the sensor needs to be directed towards the firewall however the plug in won’t reach that far and Matt from Moe’s Performance said it needs to be pointed towards the driver’s side. He seems to know what he’s talking about, so I’ll go with what he says. I’m guessing having it point towards the firewall is for 5th gens.

 

[seabrook]

just get rid of the carbon filter in the air box and put in a drop in dry flow- my truck will stay neck to neck with a new 5.0 to 40 then slowly get pulled after that, at 60 my hood is at the rear of their doors.

 

[NJMOPAR]

I have the sensor on the driver's side of the tube.

 

[2012RAM1500RT]

. Mine is on the driver's side also. I am 100% happy with mine but I will say that I had to make some adjustments to it to make me happy with it!

 

[StoneDude76]

Just heads up. Hemi's don't have MAF sensors. That the IAT sensor.

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[seabrook]

View attachment 249007 View attachment 249008. Mine is on the driver's side also. I am 100% happy with mine but I will say that I had to make some adjustments to it to make me happy with it!

thats the best setup i have seen!

 

[2012RAM1500RT]

thats the best setup i have seen!

Thank you!

 

[NJMOPAR]

 

[texasfan88]

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Looks badass!

 

[seabrook]

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dang!!! thats a beautiful setup too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[texasfan88]

Well, I just installed mine and I love the way it looks. I had a little issue with getting the IAT sensor (which actually still had the o-ring by the way) in the new coupler as well as moving the ac line so hopefully it isn’t too crooked. Definitely easier to install than my S&B. Overall about 20 minutes worth of work for me, which included going back and forth into the house to get the parts. I also left the radiator shroud off until I can figure out how to trim it. View media item 31083

 

[NJMOPAR]

Nice!
Look at my 2nd pic to see where I trimmed my shroud. Used tin snips to cut it. Leave enough to use the pins on both sides of the radiator.

 

[texasfan88]

Nice!
Look at my 2nd pic to see where I trimmed my shroud. Used tin snips to cut it. Leave enough to use the pins on both sides of the radiator.

Ok thanks

 

[texasfan88]

Update. Trimmed the shroud the best I could. Looks good I think. View media item 31085View media item 31084

 

[texasfan88]

Just now realizing I may have trimmed too much on the right side. Oh well, it's not hurting anything. Definitely has a little more throttle response in the higher rpms.

 

[seabrook]

Well, I just installed mine and I love the way it looks. I had a little issue with getting the IAT sensor (which actually still had the o-ring by the way) in the new coupler as well as moving the ac line so hopefully it isn’t too crooked. Definitely easier to install than my S&B. Overall about 20 minutes worth of work for me, which included going back and forth into the house to get the parts. I also left the radiator shroud off until I can figure out how to trim it. View media item 31083

very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! man you guys have some great set ups!!!!

 

[Gone]

Heres a tip if you are not tuned u can trick the computer to think the air is slightly colder move the iat sensor up to the base of the vararam right behind the filter.. get a lil extra timing