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englundjd
10-04-2013, 06:34 PM
I went to Gm parts direct and typed in the 1le intake elbow p/n and it came up with this: http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results.cfm

is that the 1le or the normal one for use with the silencer?

The reason im looking at a new one is because my old one tore while i was taking it off to put a plate kit on :doh:
96LT1355Z28
10-04-2013, 08:12 PM
Sorry I am on my phone so I can't see the link you posted but have you considered just using an aftermarket elbow? Trick Flow has a nice one.
Chris
10-04-2013, 09:31 PM
That link will not work.

FWIW if you ever go to a larger TB the stock/1le will not work and more than likely tear. Step up to a nice elbow and be done with it.
popo8
10-04-2013, 09:32 PM
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englundjd
10-04-2013, 10:10 PM
what were you trying to post popo? I was thinking about getting a trickflow or equivalent but dont they heat soak
popo8
10-04-2013, 10:14 PM
what were you trying to post popo? I was thinking about getting a trickflow or equivalent but dont they heat soak

That is a screen shot of the link posted.

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SSlowBoat
10-04-2013, 10:46 PM
what were you trying to post popo? I was thinking about getting a trickflow or equivalent but dont they heat soak

not really if you do throttle body bypass. my elbow is cold to the touch engine fully warmed up fans running
Injuneer
10-05-2013, 01:22 PM
Maybe the metal elbow is cold because the engine compartment heat is passing through it into the air flowing through it. Aluminum is an excellent conductor of heat. The better the conductor, the lower the outside surface temperature of the elbow will be.

The GM part # for the 1LE elbow is 25147210 (93-94 unvented Opti) or 25147187 (95-97 - has the hole for the vent line to the vented Opti). Enter that in the part # search and you will get the correct part.

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/part_images/25147210 (414 x 310).jpg
Spartan7
10-05-2013, 01:38 PM
FWIW if you ever go to a larger TB the stock/1le will not work and more than likely tear.

I disagree. I have a 1LE elbow on a BBK 58mm TB that has been on and off many times over the years, and it's never torn.
Injuneer
10-05-2013, 02:05 PM
I disagree. I have a 1LE elbow on a BBK 58mm TB that has been on and off many times over the years, and it's never torn.

Correct.... the outer flange is the same size on all size throttle bodies for the LT1, at least all the ones I'm aware or, including my Holley 58mm.
englundjd
10-05-2013, 02:10 PM
alright ill order it :)
popo8
10-06-2013, 10:33 PM
...but have you considered just using an aftermarket elbow? Trick Flow has a nice one.

Id go THIS^^^ way.

Lol..actually thats what I have.

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97 6speed z
10-07-2013, 11:02 AM
alright ill order it :)

I have a used elbow off of my '97Z. About 45,000 miles on it but ....... it's in great shape. $40 and shipping for it .... if you're interested?
1fstss
10-08-2013, 04:12 PM
i use the LT airforceone off ebay on my SS and i have a trick flow on my Z28... id never run a rubber elbow. the heat soak in the elbow is just a rumor. no metal elbow ive ever owned has ever gotten heat soaked, unless a NA motor is generating more heat than my 18PSI boosted setup... LOL
ZOHAN
10-08-2013, 06:11 PM
Trickflow alum elbow here as well

Making you silky smooth...