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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 01:27 PM
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ok guys i need to fab up a intake coupler i recently swapped a LS3 into my Trans Am and now the smooth bellow doesnt fit right, i need a silicone coupler that is 4"IDx6.5"L and a 30 degree bend. i have serched all over the internet and the only ones i seem to find are 45-90 degree and there always a inch to short.

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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-I-D...item3ca2655deb

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-4...item2a133781be
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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this isnt what your looking for but its similar and if you contact them they can make anything you want.

http://intakehoses.com/Merchant2/mer...gory_Code=SAE0
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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problem is i need it to be 6" long atleast and a 30 degree bend
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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http://www.siliconeintakes.com/
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Build-it-Break-it
They dont have a 30 degree that goes up to a 4" ID i cant believe this is such a hard piece to find
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Originally Posted by 2000dreambird
They dont have a 30 degree that goes up to a 4" ID i cant believe this is such a hard piece to find
Get a hump hose coupler from them. They're a nice piece.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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I used a 4 in silicone hose straight and then just eyeballed the right angle at the lid and tb and cut it with a razor blade till it fit just right it worked great
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I can't seem to find a hump hose longer then 4" that's the piece I'd like to get. An I also considered the straight piece, I was worried about having a ugly crimp in it because it was getting bent.
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