wib1961

Need to replace my Inlet Air Hose on my 61 again. Does anyone know which supplier has the best reproduction ?

AZDoug

Replace again?

Reproduction?

Are you into "correct" or something that will last forever and looks better?

I bought some stuff made out of Santoprene? (IIRC) that looks much better and is indestructible and is easier to keep clean.

Got it from McMaster Carr. If they had a size that fit the FI inlet, i would have bought it for that, also

Doug

Frankie the Fink

I don't like the latest repro inlet C1 hoses...they look shiny and sparkly....a little like a black sequin gown on Grammy Awards night...

wib1961

Yep Repro. Lasted about 6/8 yrs, then ripped. Cut the 2 inches at the end where the rip was and now too short. Was hoping there was a better repo out now . Guess not. Will look into the Santoprene. Thanks

wmf62

it's weird that the inlet hose is an odd size....


Bill

AZDoug

There are some pics of my engine bay in post #36 of this trhead.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...cations-2.html

You can see the hose in pic 2 and 3.

Santoprene is from memory, I do know i got it from McMaster. read their hose descriptions carefully so you don't get something weird, like dryer vent hose.

Doug

gbvette62

I don't remember the GM ones lasting much more than that, back 45 years ago.