F.I. inlet hose

[BQS4]

OK, has anyone found a good replacement for the F.I. air intake hose? The one from the filter assembly to the grill? See attached picture. I'm not picky about what material it's made of, i.e., it could be fabric, rubber, aluminum, clear....yadda, yadda, yadda....any ideas?

[Steinmetz Manta]

Hi Gene,

here in Europe this Hose was an Material like Paper,this was to buy in a Bosch-Shop, or by an VW Dealer,the old Beatle has some of it as cooling Pipe for the Engine.

Greets Michael

[blancojp]

Originally Posted by BQS4 OK, has anyone found a good replacement for the F.I. air intake hose? The one from the filter assembly to the grill? See attached picture. I'm not picky about what material it's made of, i.e., it could be fabric, rubber, aluminum, clear....yadda, yadda, yadda....any ideas?

What is the hose diameter?

[BQS4]

Originally Posted by blancojp What is the hose diameter?

just a fuzz over 2 1/2" or 65mm ID on the hose

[sawdust]

How about a gas dryer Hose?????

[blancojp]

Originally Posted by BQS4 just a fuzz over 2 1/2" or 65mm ID on the hose

We use A/C duct hose on some applications since it is flexible and heat resistant. In some others that require a diameter greater than 4", we use marine fuel line which is flexible and are available up to 8" in diameter.

For your application, I would use Part # DH25 from NAP @ $2.29 per foot. I can order you the length you require and included it on Wednesday's order.

[Aardvaark]

Gene. If you want OE type grey paper wire air inlet tubing take a look at NAPA's on line master catalog. They list dozens of sizes and materials including some that look like original. I'll see if they have the size our cars use
and post a link.

[BQS4]

Originally Posted by blancojp We use A/C duct hose on some applications since it is flexible and heat resistant. In some others that require a diameter greater than 4", we use marine fuel line which is flexible and are available up to 8" in diameter. For your application, I would use Part # DH25 from NAP @ $2.29 per foot. I can order you the length you require and included it on Wednesday's order.

Juan;
That would be cool, I need two feet, well, not all of it, but, I need more than a foot, I already measured. So two feet will do it.

[Aardvaark]

NAPA HD fresh air duct hose 2-1/2 ID:
NAPA Online PartsPRO SE

No listing for hose of the same material as OE in 65mm. It's preheater hose and available in smaller dia's though up to 60mm id.

[BQS4]

Originally Posted by Aardvaark NAPA HD fresh air duct hose 2-1/2 ID: NAPA Online PartsPRO SE No listing for hose of the same material as OE in 65mm. It's preheater hose and available in smaller dia's though up to 60mm id.

Mark, as stated, I'm not looking for it to be OEM, I just want it to work.

[Aardvaark]

Originally Posted by BQS4 Mark, as stated, I'm not looking for it to be OEM, I just want it to work.

I understand. The linked hose is made by Standard Motor Products and relabeled for Napa. It's bulk hose sold by the foot at the stores and is what I used on my Manta. It appears to be the same as blancojp will get you. Didn't see his post before sending mine.

[BQS4]

Originally Posted by Aardvaark I understand. The linked hose is made by Standard Motor Products and relabeled for Napa. It's bulk hose sold by the foot at the stores and is what I used on my Manta. It appears to be the same as blancojp will get you. Didn't see his post before sending mine.

Well, according to your lnk, the hose can only be picked up AT the store, and it's 72" long, wwwwaaaayyyy more than I'll need. But, thank you for your efforts Sir!

[RallyBob]

My favorite place to shop, McMaster 'RaceCarr' has these types available...

Hose for ducting

They have a warehouse in Georgia too.

[Aardvaark]

Originally Posted by BQS4 Well, according to your lnk, the hose can only be picked up AT the store, and it's 72" long, wwwwaaaayyyy more than I'll need. But, thank you for your efforts Sir!

Just for the record.
The NAPA stores are supposed to open the package and sell you the amount you need since it's bulk hose.
That's what they did for me, selling me about two feet for my Manta of the 2.5" and three feet of the 4" id the other day for my Thunderbirds heater.

[Aardvaark]

Originally Posted by RallyBob My favorite place to shop, McMaster 'RaceCarr' has these types available... Hose for ducting They have a warehouse in Georgia too.

Yup, yup. I used to order from McM all the time for work and the commercial prices were better. But now I have to pay list and wait for delivery.
So with a large NAPA store only 5 blocks away from home and the NAPA warehouse across town, I check the NAPA Pro Master Catalog first.