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VaraRam King Cobra induction (ram air version)

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tbyrne Senior Enthusiast

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We have some more info on the new VaraRam induction. This version will be a true ram air system -

 

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Full King Cobra Power

 

The best advantage of a true ram air system lies in the power and torque that can be produced under the power curve. The truck and SUV engines normally drop 1 to 2 psi in the manifold during shift recovery and general acceleration. This is where the King Cobra really strikes! In this area you can see another 10-18 hp and 12-20 ft.lbs. of Torque on top of the cold air system itself!

 

This airbox features a specialized multiple venturi system that enables the box to maintain an industry leading 100%+ efficiency. The unit brings in cold outside air through the 1st venturi system, at this point the air velocity is increased while turbulence is also reduced, this unit then recovers pressure at the air filter maximizing total air pressure or dynamic pressure at the filter. Manipulating the air this way aids in reducing unwanted air turbulence that would normally lead to losses in overall efficiency. The system features a specialized plenum bolume behind the filter that has an angle specific tulip shaped rear velocity stack to accelerate the airflow through the factory tube in a controlled manner, helping to improving off idle throttle response and torque while reducing unwanted air turbulence through the Mass airflow meter. The filter we use is a triple layer Baja filter that features a peel away “wrap” load up zone for heavy debris and dust. We then use two different main filter medias to enhance overall air filtration. This filter will flow over 1000CFM.

 

The induction without the ram air is -

 

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Pricing for the King Cobra induction should start around $249.99. The full ram air version may be in the mid $300. range. I should have firm pricing soon.

 

Tom

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This system will be going on at least one of my trucks so I'll take some detailed pics of the install.

ToeJam Enthusiast

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I'm definitely interested in some before and after Dynos....the 100% efficiency claim is impossible IMO, but that's not to say it won't be a great improvement over current intake options.

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This system will be going on at least one of my trucks so I'll take some detailed pics of the install.

Description and pictures of the installation will be much appreciated, but what will really be helpful is before-and-after comparisons of performance specs. Like ToeJam pointed out, we will be interested in dyno readings. Ideally, the comparison would be with a stock (oem) vehicle, and then the VaraRam installed afterward, with no other air-intake mods done so we get a "clean" before-and-after data set.

 

Also, real-world fuel usage information may be the deciding factor for many of us. In-shop fuel consumption and emission tests are indespensible, of course, but road work is also educational. If you could do, for example, a one hundred mile round trip mileage test BEFORE removing your current air-intake system, and then the exact same mileage test AFTER installing the VaraRam unit, that would tell us a lot about what we could expect.

 

Obviously, this VaraRam system is very likely to significantly boost hp and torque : that, after all, is clearly why it has been developed. But if the fuel efficiency hit is going to be severe, then we will need that data in order to make our decisions.

 

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