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Old 11-01-2018, 03:31 PM
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Default Pypes ram air style manifold discontinued PYE-RPE652H

Well, after waiting since February for these, Summit closed my order saying they have been discontinued. Was going to use them in my '73 firebird.

What are other good options that retain a factory look?

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Old 11-01-2018, 04:57 PM
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What about Rare ?

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Old 11-01-2018, 06:42 PM
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PM Ccass and ask him what’s going on. He is the owner of Pypes and our website host

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Old 11-01-2018, 08:43 PM
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Thanks, I will. I did call Pypes today, they said the mold cracked...

RARE may be my last resort.

Rg

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Old 11-01-2018, 10:13 PM
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What's wrong with using RARE?

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I went with The RARE kit for my Firebird and couldn't be happier. Gerry

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Old 11-02-2018, 10:14 AM
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I ordered the manifolds and down tubes at the same time. I received the down tubes in February but the manifolds were on backorder. Now I have to find a set of the Pypes, and if that fails, I will return the down tubes to Summit and order from RARE (once I get my $ back).

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Why can’t you use the Pypes down tube with the Rare?

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Old 11-26-2018, 12:33 PM
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Why can’t you use the Pypes down tube with the Rare?
You may be able to, but I'm not sure. I've already sent them back and been credited so it looks like I'll be going with the RARE manifolds.

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The Rare manifolds are better quality.

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