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Topic: Vacuum Lines

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Vacuum Lines

Posted: 4/9/08 12:45pm Message 1 of 5
73 Blue Ray
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QuestionHas anyone replaced their vacuum lines with silicone lines?  Does anyone make a silicone vacuum line kit for a corvette?  Mine is not a #'s car, so I am not as concerned about OEM as much as I want something that will hold up and perform. Would very much appreciate some input on this subject!
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Vacuum Lines

Posted: 4/9/08 3:39pm Message 2 of 5
Ten15
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East Hanover, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): '68 Black Conv. Matching 327/300 4 Spd. P/S, P/B, P/W, Tele, A/C
John,
 
Go with a quality rubber hose (color coded & sized) kit from Doc Rebuild.
 
The original system on my '68 worked just fine for 39 years.  The only reason I replaced them was part of an overall restoration.
 
The repro OEM kit should last another 40+ years.
 
Good luck,
 
Anthony



Vacuum Lines

Posted: 4/9/08 4:24pm Message 3 of 5
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Flanders, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.
i agree with Anthony, go with the rubber it will out last you. Why spend extra $ if you don't need to.
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Vacuum Lines

Posted: 4/9/08 6:48pm Message 4 of 5
73 Blue Ray
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Anthony,
 Thanks for the input.  I will probably stay with the rubber since it will will no doubt be less expensive than silicone, and you are right, it will probably outlast medoh


Vacuum Lines

Posted: 4/10/08 8:57am Message 5 of 5
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Vette(s): 1972 LS5 Convertible,Auto.Targa Blue with Black Interior.
John; I replaced all mine with the Doc Rebuild kit that has the preformed hoses and everything fit great and looks like it came out of the factory. I also bought there diagrams for the vacume system and the electrical system and they are a big help. They are laminated so I can take'em out in the garage, if they get dirty you just wipe them off. 
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