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Old 01-23-2025, 05:04 PM
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Default New Ram Air and HO Exhaust Manifolds!

Ames Performance is proud to announce that Ram Air manifolds will be available again soon! Much has changed in recent years with regard to availability and quality of cast iron Ram Air manifold for many popular classic Pontiacs. With that, we have elected to manufacture our own, exclusive castings for 1967 HO/RA(also fitting 1964-66 GTO/LeMans & Tempest V8), 1968-72 RA/H.O. D-Ports and 70-81 Firebird/TransAm D-Port applications. Many hours have been logged at our facility during this period to ensure fit, function and the most authentic pieces are offered to the Pontiac enthusiast. Currently, price has yet to be determined however, these will be as competitively priced as is feasible without sacrificing a degree of quality or character. Round port manifolds will also be pursued in the near future.
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Old 03-03-2025, 10:24 PM
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Great news as I am currently looking for a set for my new build. please keep us informed!

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Old 03-07-2025, 11:33 AM
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Any new news on the release date of these?

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Old 03-07-2025, 11:35 AM
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Any new news on the release date of these?
We're planning on seeing them on the floor within 60 days.

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Old 04-26-2025, 04:34 PM
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How’s that 60 days 5/7/25 looking

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Old 04-30-2025, 11:47 AM
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How’s that 60 days 5/7/25 looking
We've had a couple of hold ups but manufacturing is underway. We are looking at 45-60 days currently.

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Old 06-21-2025, 09:32 AM
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Any updates?

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Old 06-23-2025, 09:06 AM
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Any updates?
One side of the D port manifolds has been received; we're currently waiting on the other which should be within 4 weeks. Round port manifolds are in stock and ready to ship.

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Any chance you’ll be considering correct Long branch also?

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Old 06-26-2025, 10:43 AM
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I put a set of your stock reproductin manifolds on my 66 GTO and was very impressed with the quality.

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Old 06-26-2025, 10:54 AM
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Any chance you’ll be considering correct Long branch also?
We are working on that possibility. I do not have any solid answers at this time.

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I put a set of your stock reproductin manifolds on my 66 GTO and was very impressed with the quality.
Thank you for the feedback! We've been very happy with these manifolds. I'm glad to hear of more great experiences.

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Old 08-06-2025, 01:13 PM
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if you have not heard yet, our 2.5" collector Ram Air and HO manifolds are now available for 67-72 A-body and 70-81 F-body.

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if you have not heard yet, our 2.5" collector Ram Air and HO manifolds are now available for 67-72 A-body and 70-81 F-body.

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Are these both 3 bolts like RARE does?

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Old 08-14-2025, 09:10 AM
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Are these both 3 bolts like RARE does?
If you are talking about the flange, we have them available in the early style with both flanges being 3 bolt as well as the late style with a 2 bolt and 3 bolt.

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Yes thank you

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When do you expect these to be back in stock for 70-81 Firebird?

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I have a sweet of these on my 70, and they fit and look excellent.

I'll be in the market for another set when they're available again.

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When do you expect these to be back in stock for 70-81 Firebird?
BAMiller, we are expecting to have these in stock and ready to ship within 2 weeks.

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anything available for long branch round or d port currently?

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