Air filter box dilema - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LeesTruk · 11-07-2015, 02:20 PM

Well, I modified my battery tray so that I could mount my air box. Only problem is, it's about 3" away from the rubber snorkel tube

Does anyone know if GM made different length rubber tubes for various vehicles? Or, does anyone have an idea for something else to joint the air box and plastic snorkel? Thanks

Lee

Andy4639 · 11-07-2015, 05:08 PM

You can buy the plastic tube at O Reilly's auto.

BR3W CITY · 11-07-2015, 07:50 PM

Spectre sells the stuff as well (that might be who oreilly sells) which you can replace the whole thing. I'd probably just grab a $2 piece of corrugated plastic downspout/water barrel tubing if you just wanna extend the little area.

LeesTruk · 11-08-2015, 05:02 AM

Thanks, gents. One of the problems is the size of tubing required. GM uses a 3.75" orifice, and most flexible tubings are either 3", 3.5", or 4". Wanting to keep the aesthetics on a "factory" look, I really don't want to use an aftermarket CAI set-up. I've been searching the "web" and have stumbled onto something, though, that I may try. The rubber snorkel from a '99 Suburban 5.7 looks like it may do the trick. It has the 3.75" ID needed, and it's almost 9" in length, whereas my Tahoe snorkel is only 7". Guess I'll get one and see. I also came across a silicone turbo intake tube that has the needed ID, but it has a 4 ply thickness and may be too thick and stiff to conform to the required bends.

Later...

Lee

Andy4639 · 11-08-2015, 07:35 PM

I don't know the exact measurements but all my parts are stock except the tube and it fit fine to the mass flow senor.

MalibuSSwagon · 11-09-2015, 09:39 AM

mine reached....You may have to stretch it a bit.

LeesTruk · 11-09-2015, 09:56 AM

Eric, is your filter box mounted up against the inner fender panel, and what did you take your intake tube from? I tried to stretch my rubber snorkel but it still won't reach

MalibuSSwagon · 11-09-2015, 10:09 AM

My whole intake is from a 2000 Silverado. The air box is up against the inner fender panel. I would suggest unbolting the air filter box, hooking up the tube to the maf, and then moving the filter box around til it fits the way you want it.

LeesTruk · 11-13-2015, 05:33 PM

Eric, tried your suggestion. Thank you, sir. It WILL reach by stretching

Lee

BR3W CITY · 11-13-2015, 06:30 PM

Damn its almost like thats how something corrugated is engineered to work....pause...ok I'm being a dick.

LeesTruk · 11-13-2015, 06:42 PM

Well, Dick, my only concern about pulling it so tight is that if, for whatever reason, the band clamp decides to loosen, that engineered corrugated tube might just want to return to its' natural relaxed state away from the MAF sensor

Andy4639 · 11-14-2015, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeesTruk

Thanks, gents. Wanting to keep the aesthetics on a "factory" look,

Yea ok, factory 2000 look in a 67-72 truck!

LeesTruk · 11-14-2015, 02:31 PM

Say what you will, sir, but it sorta "looks" factory to me, in my '80 C10

Andy4639 · 11-14-2015, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeesTruk

Say what you will, sir, but it sorta "looks" factory to me, in my '80 C10

Sorry wasn't meaning it in a disrepectful way. I just assumed it was of the 67-72 era.

LeesTruk · 11-14-2015, 09:35 PM

No apologies necessary, sir. I'm here to learn, just like most folk. I appreciate your pic's and ideas

11-07-2015, 02:20 PM	#1
LeesTruk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 433	Air filter box dilema Well, I modified my battery tray so that I could mount my air box. Only problem is, it's about 3" away from the rubber snorkel tube Does anyone know if GM made different length rubber tubes for various vehicles? Or, does anyone have an idea for something else to joint the air box and plastic snorkel? Thanks Lee

11-07-2015, 05:08 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Air filter box dilema You can buy the plastic tube at O Reilly's auto. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-07-2015, 07:50 PM	#3
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Air filter box dilema Spectre sells the stuff as well (that might be who oreilly sells) which you can replace the whole thing. I'd probably just grab a $2 piece of corrugated plastic downspout/water barrel tubing if you just wanna extend the little area. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

11-08-2015, 05:02 AM	#4
LeesTruk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 433	Re: Air filter box dilema Thanks, gents. One of the problems is the size of tubing required. GM uses a 3.75" orifice, and most flexible tubings are either 3", 3.5", or 4". Wanting to keep the aesthetics on a "factory" look, I really don't want to use an aftermarket CAI set-up. I've been searching the "web" and have stumbled onto something, though, that I may try. The rubber snorkel from a '99 Suburban 5.7 looks like it may do the trick. It has the 3.75" ID needed, and it's almost 9" in length, whereas my Tahoe snorkel is only 7". Guess I'll get one and see. I also came across a silicone turbo intake tube that has the needed ID, but it has a 4 ply thickness and may be too thick and stiff to conform to the required bends. Later... Lee

11-08-2015, 07:35 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Air filter box dilema I don't know the exact measurements but all my parts are stock except the tube and it fit fine to the mass flow senor. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-09-2015, 09:39 AM	#6
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: Air filter box dilema mine reached....You may have to stretch it a bit. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

11-09-2015, 09:56 AM	#7
LeesTruk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 433	Re: Air filter box dilema Eric, is your filter box mounted up against the inner fender panel, and what did you take your intake tube from? I tried to stretch my rubber snorkel but it still won't reach

11-09-2015, 10:09 AM	#8
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: Air filter box dilema My whole intake is from a 2000 Silverado. The air box is up against the inner fender panel. I would suggest unbolting the air filter box, hooking up the tube to the maf, and then moving the filter box around til it fits the way you want it. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

11-13-2015, 05:33 PM	#9
LeesTruk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 433	Re: Air filter box dilema Eric, tried your suggestion. Thank you, sir. It WILL reach by stretching Lee

11-13-2015, 06:30 PM	#10
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Air filter box dilema Damn its almost like thats how something corrugated is engineered to work....pause...ok I'm being a dick. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

11-13-2015, 06:42 PM	#11
LeesTruk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 433	Re: Air filter box dilema Well, Dick, my only concern about pulling it so tight is that if, for whatever reason, the band clamp decides to loosen, that engineered corrugated tube might just want to return to its' natural relaxed state away from the MAF sensor

11-14-2015, 02:31 PM	#13
LeesTruk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 433	Re: Air filter box dilema Say what you will, sir, but it sorta "looks" factory to me, in my '80 C10

11-14-2015, 09:35 PM	#15
LeesTruk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 433	Re: Air filter box dilema No apologies necessary, sir. I'm here to learn, just like most folk. I appreciate your pic's and ideas

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