C4 Tech/Performance L98 Corvette and LT1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine

Vacuum hose

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 9, 2014 | 09:15 AM
  #1  
Charles.rogers1's Avatar
Charles.rogers1
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 222
Likes: 3
From: Ottawa Ontario
Default Vacuum hose

Looking for an alternative vacuum hose that runs from the intake to the fuel pressure regulator. It is a short plastic like line that runs right across the top of the intake. I would like to find something that can run all the way around the back of the intake so I can use my valve covers without having to cut holes though them for this one stupid little line.

Thanks!
Charles R
Reply
Old May 10, 2014 | 02:43 AM
  #2  
Cliff Harris's Avatar
Cliff Harris
Race Director
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 10,036
Likes: 346
From: Anaheim CA
Default

What year is the car? I assume LT1 from your description.

You can buy the plastic vacuum line in 3 foot lengths at any auto parts store...
Reply
Old May 11, 2014 | 11:06 AM
  #3  
Charles.rogers1's Avatar
Charles.rogers1
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 222
Likes: 3
From: Ottawa Ontario
Default

yea sorry always forget to put the info on the car.. its a 96 lt1
Reply
Old May 11, 2014 | 11:07 AM
  #4  
Charles.rogers1's Avatar
Charles.rogers1
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 222
Likes: 3
From: Ottawa Ontario
Default

and does it have to be plastic? like as long as it is the same diameter could it be a rubber hose or does it need to be plastic to keep vacuum the same or anything
Reply
Old May 12, 2014 | 02:52 AM
  #5  
Cliff Harris's Avatar
Cliff Harris
Race Director
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 10,036
Likes: 346
From: Anaheim CA
Default

I don't think the vacuum cares. I guess you could stick together some soda straws if you wanted to... ;-)

Some people just run rubber hose and leave out the plastic.

It's your car -- do whatever you like.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Vacuum hose





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:37 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE