VaraRam "V" Ram Air Intake (2008-2009 Pontiac G8 GXP)

At a glance:

• Produces a real-world 35hp+
• A direct bolt on
• No chopping or cutting on the car
• Unreal throttle response
• Flows 1400-2000CFM+! (Depending on the filter used)
• Reduces 0-60mph by a full 1/2 second! (As tested 5.2 stock vs 4.7 & 4.65 best with VR system NO TUNING!) With a tune, we saw 4.4 sec but no grip to go faster.
• Reduces 1/4 mile ET by 3 tenths and adds +3mph Minimum Guaranteed, or we will take the unit back and pay shipping both ways!
• (NO TUNING) w/ tuning you will go even quicker.

(Technical information and why it looks the way it does)

The G8 unit was a true exercise in packaging.

We had to package as much flow potential as possible in 5 inches of length! This includes a removable front scoop, for the interchangeability of different scoop designs for street and racing combinations. (sold separately) Advanced staircase lower floor- this creates negative pressure to turn the air while minimizing turbulence, exceeding the flow of a smooth transition. (If you look closely inside the kit, you can see the mill marks where the unit was milled by hand in order to achieve the precise angles required). Large overlapping flanges are used – this allows the use of thicker, higher flow filters for future power or racing use while maintaining a proper seal for pressurization.

The filter - An exclusive unit again for VR, made to VR specs for pleat depth and spacing to maximize flow for every square inch of material. The standard 3/4-inch unit (As was tested and flowed VS competition) 1400CFM @28 inch of water 1 inch SD street filter 1600CFM @28 inches of water, competition units 1850-2000CFM+. During ram effect we exceed the ratings listed above by 15%. The main air box features a two-step air horn for low and high-speed aero packages for increased throttle response and low RPM windup for quicker stoplight-to-stoplight acceleration. Enlarged neck ID capable of accepting stock-100mm+ air meters for heavily modified cars. Military specification materials are used throughout from the custom extruded flat black plastic capable of 275 deg F to the quick release low-pressure latches. High lower arch allowing the use of larger, taller radiators if the need ever arises.

(A MUST READ)
Take the time to look at just a small amount of this systems development. We had over 12 pages of data and reduced it to what you see.

This system was designed from day one as a true ram air system. The design is set around the new GM ZETA platform that will also become the new Camaro.

(Some history and technical information)
From its inception we set our target numbers as 800hp/500CID and 7000RPM and built the kit from that figure. We also used "Internet Forum Members" as our testers, so they could be involved in the design process from day one.

The 1st prototype performances proved to be better than anticipated.

We built five more complete development units that incorporated different aerodynamic design elements. We also used general purpose ABS as our heat test- this material is only good to 150 deg F. We had no issues. Production models use Military spec high temp materials good to over 270 deg F.

Its 1st performance exceeded the performance of "ALL" of the current kits that were available by reducing 2-3tenths off the 0-60mph time and over 2 mph and 2 tenths more in the ¼ mile, than the rest of the aftermarket could produce!

This "Thing"(Our Prototype) was well ... to us anyway "A RIG" far from what we could do. We also tested against several "over the radiator" Australian units and one US unit. The VR prototype out performed them all by strong margins ranging from 1-2 tenths more on 0-60mph runs and 1-2mph through the 1/4mile. Some of there units were worse than factory.