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.

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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

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

just remembered this....

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

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

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

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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.

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

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I’ll check that out. Thanks! :metal:

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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.

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

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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.

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I pm’ed you...

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

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

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

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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.