ok, so update. Found a solution and apparently this is an issue with 4.2s and can cause a loss of hp. here is are some links to a bit more info and a place that sells them. Ordering mine asap.
Big thanks to G Men 08 at AZ for his help.

this is the thread i had in mind

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=intake+runner

here is where you can get a set

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=intake+runner

a little more info

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=intake+runner

 

Linky nor worky. Whats the solution? Is there some aftermarket vacuum arm or something that will work with it?

 

sorry about that. Let's try again.


http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=intake+runner

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=intake+runner

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...=intake+runner

BTW, S6 is different size. Much smaller.

In the interim, I did JB Weld the thing this weekend and it works fine for now.