ARK Exhaust owners please chime in.

HATED1 · 09-06-2010, 03:16 PM

Hello all, i have spoken to a couple of you and have heard nothing but praises about this exhaust (thanks Fullmonty). But i am interested in a specific answer, actually a video. If possible can someone record what this exhaust sounds like in 6th gear freeway cruising, then dropping to 5th, then 4th, then acceleration. Windows up, and windows down. Im interested in truly hearing the tone of this exhaust when accelerating through the gears. If you have HFC's that would be a plus. thanks.

TonyBPD · 09-06-2010, 05:44 PM

I'm on stock cats. I may be able to do this for you on Wednesday.

HATED1 · 09-06-2010, 05:57 PM

thanks, any help would be appreciated.

zrider · 09-07-2010, 02:50 PM

Im in the same exact position as you hated. would greatly appreciate this video. ive heard theres absolutely no drone with this exhaust, is that true?

TeamARK · 09-07-2010, 03:07 PM

With the stock cats you will get a clean tone throughout the band.

Definition of drone may vary. Depending on the person, drone may be very minimal to none.

If you want to compare this exhaust to others currently out, this exhaust has no drone.

Alex

Jamaica · 09-07-2010, 03:08 PM

Alex-

Any updates yet?

HATED1 · 09-07-2010, 04:14 PM

honestly guys, this video is what will determine my decision in purchasing this exhaust. I love the BERK CBE but if ARK sounds just as good and exotic, i will go this route.
This is what im comparing it too for reference.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxVyX...eature=channel

fullmonty · 09-07-2010, 06:07 PM

One of us witth an ARK exhaust must have a video camera handy to make a quick video!

zrider · 09-07-2010, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmonty

One of us witth an ARK exhaust must have a video camera handy to make a quick video!

yes please !!!!

TonyBPD · 09-07-2010, 06:53 PM

I'm on it tomorrow.

TonyBPD · 09-08-2010, 07:07 PM

Working on the videos right now. I used a Canon point and shoot camera so they are not the greatest but you will get the idea.

BalanBro · 09-08-2010, 07:12 PM

With HFC's, the exhaust will obviously be a bit louder, but drone is minimal. Right around 2700-3k rpm, it is actually very quiet. On the down side, HFC's will make the car hiss alot on decel. This happens with just about every exhaust though, and is not unique to ARK.

If sound is more important to you than performance, you may want to avoid HFC's. Else, you can try FI's resonated cat pipes and see how well they work at controlling the hiss.

HATED1 · 09-08-2010, 11:37 PM

anxiously awaiting! thanks BTW!

TonyBPD · 09-09-2010, 05:03 AM

Here you go. I need to borrow my sisters camcorder for high quality.

zrider · 09-13-2010, 09:30 PM

thanks for the vids tonybpd. Does anyone have any before and after dynos with this exhaust? man finding reviews on this exhaust is so hard to find. Everything else comes up besides this one

09-06-2010, 03:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
HATED1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WA Posts: 504 Drives: 2010-370z-Red-6 SPD Rep Power: 17	ARK Exhaust owners please chime in. Hello all, i have spoken to a couple of you and have heard nothing but praises about this exhaust (thanks Fullmonty). But i am interested in a specific answer, actually a video. If possible can someone record what this exhaust sounds like in 6th gear freeway cruising, then dropping to 5th, then 4th, then acceleration. Windows up, and windows down. Im interested in truly hearing the tone of this exhaust when accelerating through the gears. If you have HFC's that would be a plus. thanks.

09-07-2010, 04:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
HATED1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WA Posts: 504 Drives: 2010-370z-Red-6 SPD Rep Power: 17	honestly guys, this video is what will determine my decision in purchasing this exhaust. I love the BERK CBE but if ARK sounds just as good and exotic, i will go this route. This is what im comparing it too for reference. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxVyX...eature=channel Last edited by HATED1; 09-07-2010 at 04:18 PM.

09-07-2010, 06:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 33	One of us witth an ARK exhaust must have a video camera handy to make a quick video! __________________

09-08-2010, 07:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1111	With HFC's, the exhaust will obviously be a bit louder, but drone is minimal. Right around 2700-3k rpm, it is actually very quiet. On the down side, HFC's will make the car hiss alot on decel. This happens with just about every exhaust though, and is not unique to ARK. If sound is more important to you than performance, you may want to avoid HFC's. Else, you can try FI's resonated cat pipes and see how well they work at controlling the hiss. __________________ 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG P31 Sedan, ROW, aFe, Eurocharged Dyno Tune. 438WHP/415WTQ 2010 SOLD: 40th Anniversary 370z

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09-06-2010, 05:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 16	I'm on stock cats. I may be able to do this for you on Wednesday.

09-06-2010, 05:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
HATED1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WA Posts: 504 Drives: 2010-370z-Red-6 SPD Rep Power: 17	thanks, any help would be appreciated.

09-07-2010, 02:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
zrider Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 175 Drives: 2009 370z Black M/T Rep Power: 15	Im in the same exact position as you hated. would greatly appreciate this video. ive heard theres absolutely no drone with this exhaust, is that true?

09-07-2010, 03:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
TeamARK Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CHINO Posts: 957 Drives: Black 350z/370z Rep Power: 16	With the stock cats you will get a clean tone throughout the band. Definition of drone may vary. Depending on the person, drone may be very minimal to none. If you want to compare this exhaust to others currently out, this exhaust has no drone. Alex

09-07-2010, 03:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	Alex- Any updates yet?

09-07-2010, 06:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 16	I'm on it tomorrow.

09-08-2010, 07:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 16	Working on the videos right now. I used a Canon point and shoot camera so they are not the greatest but you will get the idea.

09-08-2010, 11:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
HATED1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WA Posts: 504 Drives: 2010-370z-Red-6 SPD Rep Power: 17	anxiously awaiting! thanks BTW!

09-09-2010, 05:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 16	Here you go. I need to borrow my sisters camcorder for high quality.

09-13-2010, 09:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
zrider Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 175 Drives: 2009 370z Black M/T Rep Power: 15	thanks for the vids tonybpd. Does anyone have any before and after dynos with this exhaust? man finding reviews on this exhaust is so hard to find. Everything else comes up besides this one