Hunting an original style air cleaner “elbow” - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**nlped** · 07-19-2019, 04:25 PM

Like the title says, I’m hunting the rubber boot/elbow that goes from my original equipment air cleaner assembly to the hole in the core support. It’s for my ‘87 TBI truck.

I’ve added a picture for reference.

Stormin08 · 07-19-2019, 05:42 PM

man, good luck...i have spent several hours today looking my self.

i am retro fitting an inlet to make a dual intake, and would like the factory tubing...

i even went as far as to search for the older summit/jegs tbi power package, NO LUCK.

if i find something, i will post it here

Stormin08 · 07-19-2019, 05:45 PM

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=154

just remembered this....

**nlped** · 07-19-2019, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormin08

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=154

just remembered this....

I saw this, but it says 81-86. I figured the 87 was different due to the TBI?

Stormin08 · 07-19-2019, 05:58 PM

i doubt the tube differs that much, i am going to purchase 2 and fit them to my 89 once i finish the mod.

**mongocanfly** · 07-19-2019, 06:12 PM

If I hadda known..I threw 2 of them away....

Encinoman45 · 07-19-2019, 07:00 PM

This style was only made in 87 and 88, and are not currently reproduced.
Go to car-part.com
Enter search for 87 and 88 suburban.
There are really no results for just an air tube so select Air Cleaner. I guess they don't think its worth listing.

You will get a bunch of results. Some even have pictures. Look through the pictures and pick out the results that show the air tube in the engine bay, and start calling. A lot are cracked, so you need to make sure they inspect the tube. You might have to get them to do a package deal of the air cleaner and tube together. In my case, I ordered the air cleaner and they threw in the tube for free.

**nlped** · 07-20-2019, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Encinoman45

This style was only made in 87 and 88, and are not currently reproduced.
Go to car-part.com
Enter search for 87 and 88 suburban.
There are really no results for just an air tube so select Air Cleaner. I guess they don't think its worth listing.

You will get a bunch of results. Some even have pictures. Look through the pictures and pick out the results that show the air tube in the engine bay, and start calling. A lot are cracked, so you need to make sure they inspect the tube. You might have to get them to do a package deal of the air cleaner and tube together. In my case, I ordered the air cleaner and they threw in the tube for free.

I’ll check that out. Thanks!

SCOTI · 07-20-2019, 01:05 PM

Good luck guys. Please post if you find something. I ended up w/an open element set-up as I couldn't find what I needed for my 89 CC Dually set-up.

I've been looking at alternative air cleaner housings (OE & not the Spectre aftermarket looking stuff) that I can adapt 4" hosing to. I was successful after being tasked w/a similar set-up for a car so I began the hunt again for my dually.

**nlped** · 07-20-2019, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

If I hadda known..I threw 2 of them away....

Gahhhhh!!! Greg! You’re killin’ me man!

**mongocanfly** · 07-20-2019, 02:40 PM

Sorry Carter....I got tired of tripping over em....haha

KrazyRay · 07-21-2019, 09:56 AM

I have a good one pulled from an 88 Suburban. $45 shipped. I will check to see if I have another one on my 88 dump truck.

**nlped** · 07-21-2019, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrazyRay

I have a good one pulled from an 88 Suburban. $45 shipped. I will check to see if I have another one on my 88 dump truck.

I pm’ed you...

Pontiac1976 · 07-22-2019, 08:11 AM

The LMC 81-86 is straight for the carb set, the 87 TBI hooked because the air cleaner base nose is shorter @ different angle. (87 TBI air cleaner base, needs the 87 TBI air inlet tub to work.)

Pontiac1976 · 07-22-2019, 08:32 AM

LMC does sell two one is longer I think you might make it work by modifications to it.
Maybe fill towels one end shape the angle heat the tube enough with a heat gun to relax plastic let cool in that shape you need should hold to it better) try not to melt it.

your best bet for one would be scrap yard that has 87 gas TBI

**nlped** · 07-22-2019, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pontiac1976

The LMC 81-86 is straight for the carb set, the 87 TBI hooked because the air cleaner base nose is shorter @ different angle. (87 TBI air cleaner base, needs the 87 TBI air inlet tub to work.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pontiac1976

LMC does sell two one is longer I think you might make it work by modifications to it.
Maybe fill towels one end shape the angle heat the tube enough with a heat gun to relax plastic let cool in that shape you need should hold to it better) try not to melt it.

your best bet for one would be scrap yard that has 87 gas TBI

I’ve located one from KrazyRay. It’s enroute now.

**TKCR** · 07-22-2019, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

I’ve located one from KrazyRay. It’s enroute now.

KrazyRay has come to the rescue again. Ray has helped me out numerous times in the past.

KrazyRay · 07-22-2019, 04:02 PM

TKCR... You have helped a bunch of members here also. This is a great site!

82Diesel · 07-22-2019, 10:54 PM

Those are pretty rough to find, Much like the 81 Under Vaccum Style Inner Fender-mounted Cruise control units... If it was a 6.2L diesel they are nearly impossible to find... Luckily I found one for my 6.2 in my "parts" stash... haha.

I would think B/c It's on a Gasser Some Aftermarket company would sell them.
Should be all the Same for Carbed or TBI.

07-19-2019, 04:25 PM	#1
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Hunting an original style air cleaner “elbow” Like the title says, I’m hunting the rubber boot/elbow that goes from my original equipment air cleaner assembly to the hole in the core support. It’s for my ‘87 TBI truck. I’ve added a picture for reference. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-19-2019, 05:42 PM	#2
Stormin08 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Moss Bluff, LA Posts: 381	Re: Hunting an original style air cleaner “elbow” man, good luck...i have spent several hours today looking my self. i am retro fitting an inlet to make a dual intake, and would like the factory tubing... i even went as far as to search for the older summit/jegs tbi power package, NO LUCK. if i find something, i will post it here

07-19-2019, 05:45 PM	#3
Stormin08 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Moss Bluff, LA Posts: 381	Re: Hunting an original style air cleaner “elbow” http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=154 just remembered this....

07-19-2019, 05:58 PM	#5
Stormin08 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Moss Bluff, LA Posts: 381	Re: Hunting an original style air cleaner “elbow” i doubt the tube differs that much, i am going to purchase 2 and fit them to my 89 once i finish the mod.

07-19-2019, 06:12 PM	#6
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,671	Re: Hunting an original style air cleaner “elbow” If I hadda known..I threw 2 of them away.... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

07-19-2019, 07:00 PM	#7
Encinoman45 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 19	Re: Hunting an original style air cleaner “elbow” This style was only made in 87 and 88, and are not currently reproduced. Go to car-part.com Enter search for 87 and 88 suburban. There are really no results for just an air tube so select Air Cleaner. I guess they don't think its worth listing. You will get a bunch of results. Some even have pictures. Look through the pictures and pick out the results that show the air tube in the engine bay, and start calling. A lot are cracked, so you need to make sure they inspect the tube. You might have to get them to do a package deal of the air cleaner and tube together. In my case, I ordered the air cleaner and they threw in the tube for free.

07-20-2019, 01:05 PM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Hunting an original style air cleaner “elbow” Good luck guys. Please post if you find something. I ended up w/an open element set-up as I couldn't find what I needed for my 89 CC Dually set-up. I've been looking at alternative air cleaner housings (OE & not the Spectre aftermarket looking stuff) that I can adapt 4" hosing to. I was successful after being tasked w/a similar set-up for a car so I began the hunt again for my dually. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-20-2019, 02:40 PM	#11
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,671	Re: Hunting an original style air cleaner “elbow” Sorry Carter....I got tired of tripping over em....haha __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

07-21-2019, 09:56 AM	#12
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: Hunting an original style air cleaner “elbow” I have a good one pulled from an 88 Suburban. $45 shipped. I will check to see if I have another one on my 88 dump truck.

07-22-2019, 08:11 AM	#14
Pontiac1976 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 766	Re: Hunting an original style air cleaner “elbow” The LMC 81-86 is straight for the carb set, the 87 TBI hooked because the air cleaner base nose is shorter @ different angle. (87 TBI air cleaner base, needs the 87 TBI air inlet tub to work.) __________________ 1977 REG cab Long Bed with a 1984 Front Clip, 82 305 .60 over 9.0.1 flat top pistons, 4bbl, TH350, w/84 SS-intake & cam , w/ 1977 big block rad, 1975 gear box, 1984 master w/ metric fittings top & SAE fitting @ portion block, 1975 3.42 gear open diff. Duel 77-87 Factory air cleaner, duel inlet from rad support . Down sized 9' to new 8' Steel flat bed Was a 77 454 w/308 gear. Taken out 550 lbs. up front with motor clip change.

07-22-2019, 08:32 AM	#15
Pontiac1976 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 766	Re: Hunting an original style air cleaner “elbow” LMC does sell two one is longer I think you might make it work by modifications to it. Maybe fill towels one end shape the angle heat the tube enough with a heat gun to relax plastic let cool in that shape you need should hold to it better) try not to melt it. your best bet for one would be scrap yard that has 87 gas TBI __________________ 1977 REG cab Long Bed with a 1984 Front Clip, 82 305 .60 over 9.0.1 flat top pistons, 4bbl, TH350, w/84 SS-intake & cam , w/ 1977 big block rad, 1975 gear box, 1984 master w/ metric fittings top & SAE fitting @ portion block, 1975 3.42 gear open diff. Duel 77-87 Factory air cleaner, duel inlet from rad support . Down sized 9' to new 8' Steel flat bed Was a 77 454 w/308 gear. Taken out 550 lbs. up front with motor clip change.

07-22-2019, 04:02 PM	#18
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: Hunting an original style air cleaner “elbow” TKCR... You have helped a bunch of members here also. This is a great site!

07-22-2019, 10:54 PM	#19
82Diesel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: USA Posts: 220	Re: Hunting an original style air cleaner “elbow” Those are pretty rough to find, Much like the 81 Under Vaccum Style Inner Fender-mounted Cruise control units... If it was a 6.2L diesel they are nearly impossible to find... Luckily I found one for my 6.2 in my "parts" stash... haha. I would think B/c It's on a Gasser Some Aftermarket company would sell them. Should be all the Same for Carbed or TBI.

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