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The connector hose to the throttle body for a 3.0 Turbo is NLA from Porsche. Our host doesn't list it either. Has anyone tried the aftermarket silicone hoses for this application? The original part appears to be a fabric reinforced neoprene hose. The dimensions are 40 mm i.d. x 80 mm long. This size doesn't appear on any of the on line sources for silicone hoses, either.

Any suggestions? Here's a photo. The hose is the stubby wide one, with the steel mesh screen in the opening.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1155383313.jpg

Google 'silicon hose'

There are a few co's that only manufacture silicon-based hose. Most offer temp and color choices in just about any size you need

I tried this, but I am not sure of who has quality stuff. Also, my need is for 80 mm, which is close to 2.125", and no one seems to have this size.

The silicon hose is pretty flexible. A 2" hose will probably fit. I might even have a piece lying around to try. I'll check tonight.

I converted the i.d. wrong. It is 3.150", which is close to 3.125", not 2.125". Sorry.

The metric ID is 80mm. 3" might work if you lube it up good.

I may have a piece of 3" hose, I have alot of pieces left over from my current project. How long a piece do you need?

Thank you for this offer, but I don't want to trouble you needlessly. I think I can get this from turbohoses.com for reasonable $$. Does anyone have experience with this outfit?

I've yet to find any reasonably priced silicone hoses. They seem to be about $20 and up. If I have a piece, it's scrap for me.

I've got a piece of 3.125" ID, 3" long hose, do you want it?

I just went down to NAPA and got some rubber hose couple dollars a foot or something like that

Thank you, I pm'd you my address.

Thank you to David (125shifter) I found that Samcosport has metric silicone hoses at the 80 mm size.