In the trade we call that flex hose. Dayco manufactures it....here is a chart of the available sizes and lengths:
http://www.daycoproducts.com/stuff/c...diatorhose.gif
http://www.daycoproducts.com/part?ca...number%3D81281
The part number from Dayco is 81281. Slightly longer but it should do the trick. These were installed on the 2VP carrier I took apart at work. There will still be some stress on the inlet due to the short span, but it will be better than straight hose.
The NAPA equivalent for the flex hose is FM09 and is roughly half the price of the pre-formed ones.
Personally, I'm going for the preformed.
So lots of carriers out there moving about. What have others used?