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RARE D-Port LB Manifolds and RA Manifolds - Appear In Stock at On-Line
Surfing their website this morning and it looks like the D-Port Long Branch Manifolds as well as the regular and oversize versions of the Ram Air Manifolds are in stock. Not sure how long this has been the case or how long it will last:
https://www.ramairrestoration.com/pontiac.html?cat=12
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears ‘66 Lemans, 455, KRE D-Ports, TH350, 12 bolt 3.90 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: work in progress Last edited by grivera; 02-13-2023 at 12:35 PM. |
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I posted yesterday that one of our members got a email from Paul telling him his were shipping.Tom
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I missed that! Prices have gone up a bit too. I thought about buying and stashing a set in case they go out of stock again but can't justify as both my cars already have them...
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears ‘66 Lemans, 455, KRE D-Ports, TH350, 12 bolt 3.90 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: work in progress |
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Are they in stock from other vendors?
I’ve never had another brand but I can say the RARE pieces are top notch. This is the difference RARE claims: https://www.ramairrestoration.com/compare-reproductions
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears ‘66 Lemans, 455, KRE D-Ports, TH350, 12 bolt 3.90 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: work in progress |
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Round Port manifolds show OUT.
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I just tried adding the standard and oversize D port RAs to my cart and it's a no go. You have to pick left or right but it won't let you pick both. That's the way it's been for the last year, at least.
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70 TA, 467 cid IAII, Edelbrock D-port heads, 9.94:1, Butler HR 236/242 @ .050, 520/540 lift, 112 LSA, Q-jet, TKX (2.87 1st/.81 OD), 3.31 rear https://youtube.com/shorts/gG15nb4FWeo?feature=share |
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This time last year I got a set from The Parts Place. Haven't put many miles on them but they seem good. |
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What a crock. Doubtful this will ever end.
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Those Aluminum 421 SD manifolds look bad ass. I wonder how they fit in everything else outside of 61-63.
https://www.ramairrestoration.com/sd...y-headers.html
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1965 Pontiac GTO 455/469 w/ #48 Heads, '65 Tri-Power 9.25:1 CR Stump Puller Cam Muncie M22W 1st-2.56 2nd-1.75 3rd-1.37 4th-1.00 3.55 Rear Differential Front: 225/60R15 Height: 25.6" Rear: 275/60R15 Height: 28" |
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They fit 61-64 big cars and require a upside down starter.Tom
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I was able to add the LB pair to my cart but I’m not buying
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears ‘66 Lemans, 455, KRE D-Ports, TH350, 12 bolt 3.90 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: work in progress |
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There was a side by side comparison of some in the past, the RARE are the best ones offered, period. IIRC they are completely different castings, the RARE castings are of higher quality, and are finished better.
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1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car. Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left. 1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing) 2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs) |
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As someone that was involved with foundries they LIE,you cannot depend on them to deliver when they say they will!Not Paul’s fault!Tom
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As a potential customer, who would have happily bought a pair, I don't blame Paul one bit. I feel bad for the guy actually. I'm sure if there was any way for him to have the inventory, he would.
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70 TA, 467 cid IAII, Edelbrock D-port heads, 9.94:1, Butler HR 236/242 @ .050, 520/540 lift, 112 LSA, Q-jet, TKX (2.87 1st/.81 OD), 3.31 rear https://youtube.com/shorts/gG15nb4FWeo?feature=share |
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Do you have a link to an independent side/side review? |
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Have you called Paul at RARE to see if they will sell you a pair? I’ve always found him very easy to deal with.
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears ‘66 Lemans, 455, KRE D-Ports, TH350, 12 bolt 3.90 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: work in progress |
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I spoke with him many times during the year that I had an order placed for a set. I still don't think he has them. Plus, after my dyno results comparing my RA manis with headers, I don't think it would be worth it.
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70 TA, 467 cid IAII, Edelbrock D-port heads, 9.94:1, Butler HR 236/242 @ .050, 520/540 lift, 112 LSA, Q-jet, TKX (2.87 1st/.81 OD), 3.31 rear https://youtube.com/shorts/gG15nb4FWeo?feature=share |
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I spoke with Paul a little while ago. He has 300 of the RA manifolds (left side only) in inventory and 300 of the right side “on the way” which should be soon but will require final finishing work so ETA for being able to sell as pairs is April. He will fill 200 backorders first so should have about 100 pair at $489. Expect a 10% increase soon.
He has the round port RA manifolds (both sides) on hand/in inventory and finalizing the finish work on them so they will be up for sale very soon. Long Branch manifolds are in stock and up for sale now.
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears ‘66 Lemans, 455, KRE D-Ports, TH350, 12 bolt 3.90 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: work in progress |
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I lost count of how many times he told me those exact same words. I hope he's right this time, or sometime soon.
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70 TA, 467 cid IAII, Edelbrock D-port heads, 9.94:1, Butler HR 236/242 @ .050, 520/540 lift, 112 LSA, Q-jet, TKX (2.87 1st/.81 OD), 3.31 rear https://youtube.com/shorts/gG15nb4FWeo?feature=share |
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