im thinking of getting this system but want to hear what others have said
Pypes exhaust system
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Instructor
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From: Northwest Louisiana
Pypes exhaust system
How many forum members have a Pypes system on order or would like to get one for their C3. I ordered mine on 12/29 and was supposed to receive it on 01/12, now the arrival time is moved back to 02/29. These thing must be made out of plutonium or something. Maybe enough of a show of hands and we can shame these guys into getting busy on the important systems. 
Racer
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From: Easton PA
pypes has been delaying there c3 line for a long time now, I wanted the set last year then they kept pushing there release date back and back then I gave up. Hope you get it soon, I went with magnaflows.
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St. Jude Donor '11, '17
I don't know why they take so long to ship product. I ordered mine last March & it finally came in in July. I kind of expected that since it was a new system, but there can't be much excuse now for delaying shipments. It's just pipe bending now. I have not installed the system yet, but it looks quality.
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FYI to all Forum members: Pypes is one our supporting vendors, but they seem to be more worried about Mustangs then Corvettes. I ordered a simple exhaust system at the end of December, and found out today, that they might....might......get around to building some in a couple of more weeks. You wonder why so many good American jobs are being out-sourced to countries with people who give a crap? They can sure design a nice product....but they don't have a clue about producing them.
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I just saw their advertisement in Corvette Enthusiast Magazine today and was thinking it was a good looking system. I guess now I know how long it takes to get one. Looking at the system I was thinking this might go good with the LS swap too.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Detroit MI
I don't even have a Pypes system and I'm not impressed by them. Some guys in the C5 forum have had problems too. Back in April, I sent them this email:
"Hello,
I am very interested in your new mandrel system for the C3. I have a '69 that currently has a muffler shop exhaust with Flowmaster 40 series mufflers. I don't like the exhaust because of the crimp bends, and the H-pipe is too cobbled together, but I love the sound of the Flowmasters. Is the Pypes C3 system available yet? I see that there are three muffler choices available; would the Violator be most comparable in sound and flow to an FM 40 series? Is it possible to purchase a system with the Violators?
Thanks"
The reply I got was:
"Availability will be mid summer. Thanks again for your interest."
"Hello,
I am very interested in your new mandrel system for the C3. I have a '69 that currently has a muffler shop exhaust with Flowmaster 40 series mufflers. I don't like the exhaust because of the crimp bends, and the H-pipe is too cobbled together, but I love the sound of the Flowmasters. Is the Pypes C3 system available yet? I see that there are three muffler choices available; would the Violator be most comparable in sound and flow to an FM 40 series? Is it possible to purchase a system with the Violators?
Thanks"
The reply I got was:
"Availability will be mid summer. Thanks again for your interest."
Drifting
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you can fab the whole system for about 200 bucks including the x pipe. Thats what i plan to do. From my understanding even if you order thier system you still have to fab up the pipe from the exhaust to the headers.
Melting Slicks
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Well! After hearing all this I'm crossing them off my list! No excuse for the wait periods you guys have brought to lite. I say if you're advertising something for sale,you'd better have some to ship. Too bad, cuz I saw on Ebay they also said they had systems available for my El Camino,too.
I would like mandrel bent,especially on my Vette.And I see you can buy a pile of various mandrel bent piping to piece together,but thing is I dont have a welder,& dont think a bunch of clamps would look good
I would like mandrel bent,especially on my Vette.And I see you can buy a pile of various mandrel bent piping to piece together,but thing is I dont have a welder,& dont think a bunch of clamps would look good
Last edited by redson; Feb 8, 2008 at 08:40 PM.
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '08
My Pypes system has been sitting on the shelf in my shop for a couple of months now, but the new crossmember arrived yesterday (thanks Duntov! Edward bailed me out after everyone else backordered). But I have to work this weekend, but I feel a couple of sick days coming on next week and I will try and get this thing installed to let ya'll know. Just from looking at it, it looks like an excellent, quality system. But how does it fit? I am gonna find out.
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '08
I ordered mine towards the end of November and it arrived before Christmas. I ordered it thru Summit and the day after I ordered it I got a backorder email from them, then another with an arrival date in Jan, anyway, it showed up several weeks before the arrival date. I dont know if Summit had stroke with them or not as they were advertising it as in stock and I called them on it. Also, Summit was a elofalot cheaper than the pypes website price. Hopefully I can get you some information on the fit by the end of the week. I really do like the way it looks!!
Melting Slicks
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I ordered mine towards the end of November and it arrived before Christmas. I ordered it thru Summit and the day after I ordered it I got a backorder email from them, then another with an arrival date in Jan, anyway, it showed up several weeks before the arrival date. I dont know if Summit had stroke with them or not as they were advertising it as in stock and I called them on it. Also, Summit was a elofalot cheaper than the pypes website price. Hopefully I can get you some information on the fit by the end of the week. I really do like the way it looks!!
Melting Slicks
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Racer
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Called Pypes today. The "hold-up" has been a delay in getting the x-pipes and tail pipes. I was told they will be in on 2/15 and ship the following week.
I also cancelled my order and went with Summit. I just could not stand to burn-up $150. By the way, Pypes has raised the price from $599 to $619 for the set plus shipping.
I also cancelled my order and went with Summit. I just could not stand to burn-up $150. By the way, Pypes has raised the price from $599 to $619 for the set plus shipping.
Melting Slicks
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From: Fidalgo Island Wa
Called Pypes today. The "hold-up" has been a delay in getting the x-pipes and tail pipes. I was told they will be in on 2/15 and ship the following week.
I also cancelled my order and went with Summit. I just could not stand to burn-up $150. By the way, Pypes has raised the price from $599 to $619 for the set plus shipping.
I also cancelled my order and went with Summit. I just could not stand to burn-up $150. By the way, Pypes has raised the price from $599 to $619 for the set plus shipping.
