3FE air filter to distributor 5.5mm vacuum tube replacement? (1 Viewer)

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I recently had to replace the 5.5mm tube running from my air filter to the distributor. The generic vacuum tube I tried to match at AutoZone isn’t as snug a fit as I’d like. I also think OEM is NLA.

I’ve seen a few threads on this: Replacing 3FE vacuum hoses
However, I haven’t seen many suggestions for the 5.5mm tube replacement, mostly just the 3.5mm tube and it’s a different material as well.

Where is the best place to get a 5.5mm vacuum tube with the original fitment?
 
I bought silicon tubing from an auto parts store. I know some don’t like the silicon but I’ve always had good luck with it. Amazon is also a good place to find rubber or silicon tubing and with the apocalypse in full swing amazon might be a consideration.
 
I replaced all my vacuum tubing with silicon a while ago and they’ve held up just fine. I can check my records to see where I got it from if you’re interested?
 
Use 7/32" vacuum hose. It's less than .002" larger than the 5.5mm.
 

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