Group Purchase of a Samco Air Intake Duct - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Z Factor · 08-31-2005

I have noticed over the years that we have had some issues with our stock air intakes tearing or collapsing. Mark Coplin has sold an insert to prevent the collapsing issue, but I know some of you have wanted to get your hands on the Samco Air Intake Ducts like LPE use to install. I have found a source for them, but they will cost $158.00
So when I inquired about a group purchase, I was told that we could get them down to $130.00 (maybe less) with enough units ordered. I am not sure about color availability at this point, but I think several of the high gloss finishes are available such as blue, black, red, green, purple, yellow and orange.

So if you are interested in ordering one, sign up in this thread.

WB9MCW · 08-31-2005

60k miles and my duct looks purrrfect....better find sum wood to knock on!!! doyathink that some are just thinner than others???

bowtiguy · 08-31-2005

count me in for a black one AND a blue one for my pops 1991 quazar ZR1.

$158 or $130 I'm game for it, just let me know when we need to send the funds. Most folks are worried about collapsing the bellow <sp?> I need one stronger for a forced fed application ;-)

Z Factor · 09-01-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by WB9MCW

60k miles and my duct looks purrrfect....better find sum wood to knock on!!! doyathink that some are just thinner than others???

Glad to hear it, as is mine.

I suspect that some are put under greater stress than others

It could also be a problem with them being taken off for periods of time and slightly deforming or getting crimped. I would not doubt that some are exposed to greater temperature extremes which might also have an effect on them.

The Samco Duct is desired by some for cosmetic reasons, and others will want one to eliminate the accordion effect of the intake. I am not sure that anyone has done a flow test to determine if the smooth Samco reduces air intake turbulence, but some people believe it works. I think I will order one myself just to have as a backup to the GM, or visa versa.

WB9MCW · 09-01-2005

I SEE THE ACCORDIAN RUB AGAINST MY HOOD AND it mars the paint and white frb shows through,,,a bit ulgy and neg points at a show i suppose!

cuisinartvette · 09-01-2005

Put me down for a black one ('90)

tf95ZR1 · 09-01-2005

A red one for me........

Ted Feder
95 ZR1

zr1_368 · 09-01-2005

I am interested in one blue samco hose for my zr1 air duct.
If you need to contact me you can E-mail at Louisdispinse30@hotmail.com.
Regards Louis

Aurora40 · 09-01-2005

I'm in. I'd prefer a black one.

Kevin · 09-01-2005

Bryan,
your duct may look perfect but I can assure you it is causing you problems. Open your hood and pinch the duct and see how easily it collapses. This is costing you power when you go wot. Of course if you have changed out the duct to an aftermarket one then this isn't a problem.

08-31-2005	#1
Z Factor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: S. Florida Posts: 2,667	Group Purchase of a Samco Air Intake Duct I have noticed over the years that we have had some issues with our stock air intakes tearing or collapsing. Mark Coplin has sold an insert to prevent the collapsing issue, but I know some of you have wanted to get your hands on the Samco Air Intake Ducts like LPE use to install. I have found a source for them, but they will cost $158.00 So when I inquired about a group purchase, I was told that we could get them down to $130.00 (maybe less) with enough units ordered. I am not sure about color availability at this point, but I think several of the high gloss finishes are available such as blue, black, red, green, purple, yellow and orange. So if you are interested in ordering one, sign up in this thread.

08-31-2005	#2
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	I must just be lucky 60k miles and my duct looks purrrfect....better find sum wood to knock on!!! doyathink that some are just thinner than others??? __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

09-01-2005	#5
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	rub a dub dub.... I SEE THE ACCORDIAN RUB AGAINST MY HOOD AND it mars the paint and white frb shows through,,,a bit ulgy and neg points at a show i suppose! __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

09-01-2005	#6
cuisinartvette Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA. Posts: 896	Put me down for a black one ('90) __________________ 1990 ZR1, 142,000 miles-Black on black 4.09's Haibeck chip, 3"exh, K&N, meth inj.

09-01-2005	#8
zr1_368 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1	samco hose. I am interested in one blue samco hose for my zr1 air duct. If you need to contact me you can E-mail at Louisdispinse30@hotmail.com. Regards Louis

08-31-2005	#3
bowtiguy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cali-rodo Posts: 270	count me in for a black one AND a blue one for my pops 1991 quazar ZR1. $158 or $130 I'm game for it, just let me know when we need to send the funds. Most folks are worried about collapsing the bellow <sp?> I need one stronger for a forced fed application ;-)

09-01-2005	#7
tf95ZR1 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 1,445	A red one for me........ Ted Feder 95 ZR1

09-01-2005	#9
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	I'm in. I'd prefer a black one. __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

09-01-2005	#10
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,633	Bryan, your duct may look perfect but I can assure you it is causing you problems. Open your hood and pinch the duct and see how easily it collapses. This is costing you power when you go wot. Of course if you have changed out the duct to an aftermarket one then this isn't a problem. __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"