Glad you got it working for you, but countless stories like this are why I avoid the Vararam and never recommend it. This install is a PITA, the product quality/fit is hit or miss and most have to deal w/ check codes etc. I had a BPP Vortex Rammer on my old yellow car for many years and have a Halltech Venom on the red car.
That said, anything is better than the anemic stock airbox. FWIW the aftermarket air-bridges add no power. You're perfectly find to run the stocker w/ the accordian duct to the Vararam unit.
Next up you'll be shopping longtubes
