Vararam Intake Prototype

[Musclemckeester]

I was given the pleasure to test one of the final prototypes for the Vararam Intake for the 09+ Rams. Hang in there, they are very close to final production, but unfortunately no release date has been set yet. I created this thread to post my reviews on it and to answer any questions that might arise.

I previously had a K&N that I swapped out with the Vararam. The Vararam makes the K&N feel like it's nothing. I have already noticeable power gains over the K&N, specifically, when I step on the gas the truck seems more responsive than with the K&N. I haven't had it long enough to report on mileage yet but I will in the future. With the K&N I was getting an average of 12.8 city - hopefully the Vararam will beat that number.

As far as design goes, the Vararam is GREAT. Air comes through the grill and gets shoveled right into the intake. When the hood closes, it seals with the hood liner so the air only has one way to go and that's straight to the intake. This is awesome for me - I do like to off road - mud, sand, water, whatever - and I think the way the Vararam seals will do a great job of keeping unwanted debris out of the intake. First opportunity to take it out and give it a good off road test I will.

I will report back with updates as I have them. Here's a pic of it installed on my truck.

 

[HKkid]

Awesome mam! Can't wait to see more pics and read the reviews!

 

[0212353]

thats tight.

 

[LB3711]

nice

 

[Musclemckeester]

The Vararam would eat my K&N for lunch and still be hungry. It's awesome.

 

[LB3711]

hmm should I stand inline for your K&N? LOL

 

[HKkid]

The Vararam would eat my K&N for lunch and still be hungry. It's awesome.

That much of a difference?

 

[BigH0ss]

Sweet!!!

 

[Mad Cow]

Very cool Kevin. I wonder what they would retail for?

 

[Musclemckeester]

hmm should I stand inline for your K&N? LOL

Haha

That much of a difference?

Response-wise, yes. Design, yes. Mileage, who knows. Lol

 

[Musclemckeester]

Very cool Kevin. I wonder what they would retail for?

I think that's still being finalized. It will be priced in line with the other intakes I'm sure.

 

[reefguy89]

thats awsome.

 

[DisturbedGator]

awww man and i just got a k&N dangit!

 

[cody0707]

Does this intake get its incoming air from the vents in the hood? Anything special required to run it?

 

[LB3711]

Haha



Response-wise, yes. Design, yes. Mileage, who knows. Lol

I'll be waiting for the offer lol


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[Trupiano]

Looks great MM! I can't wait to get my hands in one of these! Painted to match of course!

 

[chris h.]

If you're driving through heavy rain is there a possibility of your filter getting wet?

 

[wermbang]

Looks good

 

[quietpeen]

awesome man. So cool that a member here got to test a prototype

 

[Musclemckeester]

awww man and i just got a k&N dangit!

That sucks!

Does this intake get its incoming air from the vents in the hood? Anything special required to run it?

No, it gets air coming in through the grill; the vents in the hood are useless. Nothing special at all is needed to run it.

I'll be waiting for the offer lol

Ok, I'll keep that in mind. I'm going to hang on to it for a while to make sure there are no problems with this one before I get hasty selling my K&N.

Looks great MM! I can't wait to get my hands in one of these! Painted to match of course!

They will be offering one that is smoothed and ready to be painted right out of the box I was told. :********:

If you're driving through heavy rain is there a possibility of your filter getting wet?

That's a good thought. We did get some rain today and so when I got home I checked. Granted it wasn't pouring but it was coming down pretty steady. Checked the intake and it's dry as a bone.

awesome man. So cool that a member here got to test a prototype

I agree lol