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Old Jul 5, 2015 | 07:45 PM
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Air Cleaner Flex Duct(s) for L69

I've searched this site and others and eBay.

Are there any air cleaner flex ducts for the dual-inlet L69 Camaro air clenaer kicking around for reasonable money?

What aftermarket companies used to sell them?

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Old Jul 6, 2015 | 06:52 AM
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Re: Air Cleaner Flex Duct(s) for L69

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Are there any air cleaner flex ducts for the dual-inlet L69 Camaro air clenaer kicking around for reasonable money?

What aftermarket companies used to sell them?
Ram Air Box used to sell both the snorkels and tubes.

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Old Jul 6, 2015 | 07:26 AM
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Re: Air Cleaner Flex Duct(s) for L69

Keep watching e-bay, I picked up a decent (not 100% perfect) driver's side one for $65 shipped in April which I didn't think was that bad.
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Old Jul 6, 2015 | 08:38 AM
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Re: Air Cleaner Flex Duct(s) for L69

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Ram Air Box used to use both the snorkels and tubes.

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I checked the website for RAM AIR BOX . they list them , but I can't help wondering about the quality of them . has anyone used them that will give any feedback on quality ??? they seem a little pricey . I don't mind the price if the product is a quality one . thanks in advance ...


P.S. the snorkels are my main concern . thanks ...

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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 09:36 AM
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oh well , so no body interested has tried these ??? look's like I will be the first . will order tonight and post results when I receive items ...
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 10:47 AM
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Re: Air Cleaner Flex Duct(s) for L69

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will order tonight and post results when I receive items ...
Better order now, Uncle. As ancient as you are, you may forget before nightfall, !

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Re: Air Cleaner Flex Duct(s) for L69

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Better order now, Uncle. As ancient as you are, you may forget before nightfall, !

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your not very far behind James . I think you may be speaking from first hand experience . (I may be over the hill but I'm sure not under it) in the words of the most vocal woman in the world (my ex-wife) "I refuse to grow up" . I will be laying in wait for you James . "I will get you back" ......


P.S. I might even speak to a moderator about your abuse ...
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Re: Air Cleaner Flex Duct(s) for L69

R A B was helpful and let me know all options listed (in their 2014 price list I reviewed on their site) that would fit are sold out.

Too bad the "almost" options are too short.
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Old Jul 9, 2015 | 06:08 PM
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Re: Air Cleaner Flex Duct(s) for L69

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R A B was helpful and let me know all options listed (in their 2014 price list I reviewed on their site) that would fit are sold out.

Too bad the "almost" options are too short.

I did talk to them and was assured that the items I wanted were in stock . they took my order over the phone and said parts were in stock . we will see . cheers ...
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Old Jul 9, 2015 | 06:22 PM
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Re: Air Cleaner Flex Duct(s) for L69

GEE..........

The ducts are ONLY $92 bucks each!................ but they are genuine GM #990

The snorkels are ONLY $67 bucks each! and re-pops to boot! #917 & 918

Send me TWO of each and some K-Y too!

http://www.ramairbox.com/price_list.html
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Re: Air Cleaner Flex Duct(s) for L69

When GM still had them, you know, like 20 years ago, they weren't exactly cheap. I want to say the ducts were about $40 each, and the scoops were more.
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 10:31 PM
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Re: Air Cleaner Flex Duct(s) for L69

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I did talk to them and was assured that the items I wanted were in stock . they took my order over the phone and said parts were in stock . we will see . cheers ...
I assume you're looking for the snorkels (mounted next to the radiator.)

I was looking for the flex duct tubing.

I would like to see your new parts and a review please.
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 08:51 AM
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Re: Air Cleaner Flex Duct(s) for L69

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I assume you're looking for the snorkels (mounted next to the radiator.)

I was looking for the flex duct tubing.

I would like to see your new parts and a review please.

I did order the snorkels , I did not order the L69 flex ducting . I did order a different duct set-up . my application is different as mine is far from stock/original . I will comment on quality & fitment when I receive them . good luck .
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Old Jul 17, 2015 | 10:16 AM
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Re: Air Cleaner Flex Duct(s) for L69

well I received items yesterday . shipping from Canada was faster than I expected . packing seemed less than professional . shipped in a box that was re-cycled from a supermarket (box previously contained 12-1 liter bottles of vinegar) . o.k. re-cycle IS good . well to the snorkels , they are re-pops in fiberglass . not accurate re-pops , no tabs to secure to coolant & washer tank , no holes drilled to secure to radiator support . not a big thing on either . easy enough to fix . finish FAR from SHOW quality . function is O.K. but for sure not show quality . I am more concerned with function but I did expect a better finish . the fiberglass was done with a choppergun and not rolled/smoothed well inside . after trying to make functioning snorkels at home I bought these . am I happy , not really . are they better than what I was able to make , yes but not by much . price was $55.99 each , I expected better finish/appearance . before you ask for pics. I'm an old man (76) and don't know how to post them . I did not get the re-pop L69 ducts so I can't comment on them . can't think of much more to comment on . for a show car , NO . for a daily driver (mine is) they are just O.K. .
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