ChevyBoy6155

need a need Ai Elbow asap for my 95 z28 Lt1..
GM dealer said they are discontinued. i found some online
(trickflow,jegs,1le) but they dont have the long "silencer" tube at the bottom..
>does it effect anything if i get a new elbow without one????

if not, witch does anybody recommend the best????

Injuneer

Since this isn't an "exhaust" question, let's move this thread to "LT1 Based Engine Tech".

There is no problem with deleting the silencer tube. In fact the stock intake elbow for the cars with the "1LE" option did not have the silencer tube.

ChevyBoy6155

thank you for your time.. would it make any difference to use a plastic or aluminum elbow??

Injuneer

I thought the 1LE rubber elbow was still available. That would be the best replacement. The absence of the silencer tube makes it easier to install, and the rubber is going to resist heat transfer from the engine compartment better than metal. Aluminum is a great heat conductor.

Check this part number, courtesy of Shoebox:

1995-1997 1LE intake elbow - (for vented opti)

PN 25147187

shoebox

Still a good part number and available. It is actually a better piece than the original that has the silencer.

ChevyBoy6155

>> thank you guys for the info.. will this part do the trick?
-> Chevrolet Performance LT1 Air Inlet Elbows 25147210 - Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing

shoebox

No, that is the wrong one for a 95. It has no hole for the vented opti air inlet. You need the one with the part number Injuneer and I posted.

ChevyBoy6155

i cant seem to find it. do you have a link for the best place to order it from?

shoebox

There are recommendations on my website for buying GM parts. This GM part is often resold by other shops on the internet. You might search to see if you can get a better price somewhere.