Good source for 3” fresh air/brake hose.

[mburger]

Hey there.

Because I’m looking for vendor info vs a straight up purchase, I thought it was ok to post here. Please delete or move if needed with my apologies,

I’m looking for a vendor for 3” fresh air vent hose. I need 10ft. Finish line is out of stock and I found a couple places overseas that were $35 per metre without shipping.
I have not contacted FF and likely should have.
Thoughts?

[rich grsc]

Boat shops, bilge vent hose.

[GTBradley]

I just installed fresh air vents using this stuff (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKQML35/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_e7WqFbT8M7GCD) and really like it. It isn't terribly expensive and can handle heat.

[i.e.427]

McMasterCarr

[mburger]

Boat shops, bilge vent hose.

Where am I gonna find a boat shop here on the Gulf Coast of SW Florida?? :D

[tbl100]

I used Spectre Performance 8741 Black 3" Air Duct Hose.

[boat737]

I used this. https://www.amazon.com/Allstar-ALL42151-Black-Brake-Duct/dp/B006K8KCD6 Very durable and sturdy. 300 deg F.

[davekp]

Aircraft Spruce

[steno]

McMaster and Aircraft Spruce are two very good sources!

[mburger]

Awesome guys. Thank you!

[luvaz]

I used RV sewer dump hose from Walmart. It works fine. It's in the automotive aisle.

Hope that helps!
Will

[Hacksaw84]

I used this. https://www.amazon.com/Allstar-ALL42151-Black-Brake-Duct/dp/B006K8KCD6 Very durable and sturdy. 300 deg F.

I bought this as well. Summit sells it too and the red stuff.

[Big Blocker]

Look at the wood workers supply houses, same hose is used for dust collection and it inexpensive.

OR

Amazon - - > go here - - > https://www.amazon.com/POWERTEC-70219-10-Foot-Flexible-Collection/dp/B06XKQML35

Doc

[Rdone585]

Just an FYI - I used the RV hose for brake duct cooling for many years. I was always fighting with it because it kept splitting between the coils. I would replace it and reroute it and it would happen again. I even tried zip tying the coils together to limit movement. Mind you all of the splitting occurred while tracking the car. After switching to real brake duct hose (from Amazon I think) I've not had a problem since. So if the RV hose works for you - great. If it fails, don't fight with it, spend a little extra and switch it out.

[Cobradavid]

I used RV sewer dump hose from Walmart. It works fine. It's in the automotive aisle.


Buy it new, don't try to install used! :D

[Avalanche325]

Get high temp brake duct hose. The plastic hose can melt.

Summit, Jegs , Pegasus all have them.

[mburger]

Buy it new, don't try to install used! :D

Now I know why that E-bay deal was so cheap.

[Papa]

Not sure how these would work on a roadster, but may be an alternative to ordering from **********:

https://www.amazon.com/Allstar-ALL42141-Single-Plastic-Cooling/dp/B006K8K8HG/ref=pd_vtp_263_1/136-2719371-6470352?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B006K8K8HG&pd_rd_r=e4414714-2768-4008-b7a7-1a234057c497&pd_rd_w=jgeoC&pd_rd_wg=doleo&pf_rd_p=9f0d957d-c466-420a-817f-4adcb2657c85&pf_rd_r=EY90HJ69FA6CPAA1D063&psc=1&refRID=EY90HJ69FA6CPAA1D063

[Hoooper]

The orange Allstar duct is pretty nice duct as far as brake cooling duct goes. Ive used both the orange and black on other cars, and the silicone coated orange duct seems to be more durable than the black duct, as the cost difference would suggest.

[lance corsi]

Pegasus Racing has the orange silicone wire reinforced duct hose in various size and length. It is rather pricey but it is the real deal.

[Cutter 54]

I am reviewing various designs for Roadster foot box cooling. Can anyone redirect me to the "Sunshine Garage" builder? I read his write up on foot box ducting but don't recall where it is posted. It looked pretty well done. Thanks.

[ggunter]

Amazon has Specter performance hose with screw on ends. I looked at and bought a bunch of hoses this was the best I found.151649 12 bucks.

[toadster]

I am reviewing various designs for Roadster foot box cooling. Can anyone redirect me to the "Sunshine Garage" builder? I read his write up on foot box ducting but don't recall where it is posted. It looked pretty well done. Thanks.

site isn't up from what I can tell, but maybe you can fit it using the wayback machine? :)

https://web.archive.org/web/20200924151416/https://www.sunshinegaragemkiv.com/build-blog/

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