Ark Performance Exhaust Received/Review

Raven · 10-15-2010, 12:44 PM

the whistling sounds is due to the x-pipe. the sounds is probably magnified because of your test pipes.

Big J · 10-15-2010, 02:40 PM

That's what I'm thinking. There have been post about this before hinting that.

One_Quick_Z · 10-15-2010, 02:54 PM

^^What is happening is ARK designed the Exhaust with Stock Cats, The Increased Exhaust flow due to the test pipes is to much for the X pipe section thus creating a loud howl wistling noise. Which is the reason I sold mine soon after purchase, Because I was not going to take off the Test Pipes.

Note the exhaust will sound just fine with the stock cats, only when use of Test Pipes will it make this loud howl,wistle noise.

DAN

Raven · 10-15-2010, 07:39 PM

^^^hmm. i wonder if the case is the same with HFC's. although not as bad...maybe?

Joseph B · 10-18-2010, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven

^^^hmm. i wonder if the case is the same with HFC's. although not as bad...maybe?

yep.

nashtyboy · 02-14-2011, 09:14 AM

So it's been a few months, any of you guys having problems with scraping? I'm sold on the sound of this system, but am definitely worried about scraping every time I pull in my driveway, etc.

TeamARK · 02-14-2011, 07:12 PM

The position of the lowest point of the exhaust is where the wheel is. This means that your fenders and tires would meet before the exhaust touches the ground.

Highwind · 02-17-2011, 12:52 AM

On KW v3's with ARK exhaust. Surprisingly, its very rare that I scrape.

TeamARK · 03-03-2011, 04:31 PM

Its all due to the position of mufflers.

tonybui · 03-04-2011, 03:17 PM

Nice exhaust, how much did you get it for ?? (shipped)

Highwind · 03-06-2011, 11:16 PM

Give them a call and see if they have anything going on. I got free installation when I went to go pick it up. Make sure you pick up with stock exhaust though

BLM · 03-07-2011, 11:42 AM

Anyone have a resonated TP or resonated HFC with the ARK exhaust? If so how's the whistle/hiss?

BLM · 03-22-2011, 05:05 AM

Just wanted to bump this thread and let everyone know that ARK is in the process of fabricating their own HFC to fix the whistle/hissing noise that you get from the exhaust when paired with test pipes. Not sure on the ETA but it's in the works.

I'm no engineer but I'm assuming the pipe will have to be somewhat more restrictive to eliminate the hiss since it's present with HFC and TP, but not with stock cats. I could be totally wrong and it may be a design issue. Either way I hope it comes out soon because I love everything about the ARK GRIP other than that hissing noise. If it doesn't come out or doesnt fix the hissing I can always go back to stock cats, but I really dont want to lose the performance from a TP or HFC.

TeamARK · 04-05-2011, 07:40 PM

Yes we are

NewlyIMPORTed · 04-06-2011, 05:17 PM

Yeah im running the Berk HFC and I noticed the hiss sound... I would love to see if there was a fix with some new Ark HFC.. Id love to be a tester!

10-15-2010, 02:54 PM	#33 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	^^What is happening is ARK designed the Exhaust with Stock Cats, The Increased Exhaust flow due to the test pipes is to much for the X pipe section thus creating a loud howl wistling noise. Which is the reason I sold mine soon after purchase, Because I was not going to take off the Test Pipes. Note the exhaust will sound just fine with the stock cats, only when use of Test Pipes will it make this loud howl,wistle noise. DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

03-07-2011, 11:42 AM	#42 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 14	Anyone have a resonated TP or resonated HFC with the ARK exhaust? If so how's the whistle/hiss? __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK Last edited by BLM; 03-22-2011 at 05:04 AM.

03-22-2011, 05:05 AM	#43 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 14	Just wanted to bump this thread and let everyone know that ARK is in the process of fabricating their own HFC to fix the whistle/hissing noise that you get from the exhaust when paired with test pipes. Not sure on the ETA but it's in the works. I'm no engineer but I'm assuming the pipe will have to be somewhat more restrictive to eliminate the hiss since it's present with HFC and TP, but not with stock cats. I could be totally wrong and it may be a design issue. Either way I hope it comes out soon because I love everything about the ARK GRIP other than that hissing noise. If it doesn't come out or doesnt fix the hissing I can always go back to stock cats, but I really dont want to lose the performance from a TP or HFC. __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK Last edited by BLM; 03-22-2011 at 05:07 AM.

04-06-2011, 05:17 PM	#45 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	Yeah im running the Berk HFC and I noticed the hiss sound... I would love to see if there was a fix with some new Ark HFC.. Id love to be a tester! __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

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10-15-2010, 12:44 PM	#31 (permalink)
Raven Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valley Village Posts: 138 Drives: Scion TC Rep Power: 14	the whistling sounds is due to the x-pipe. the sounds is probably magnified because of your test pipes.

10-15-2010, 02:40 PM	#32 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	That's what I'm thinking. There have been post about this before hinting that.

10-15-2010, 07:39 PM	#34 (permalink)
Raven Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valley Village Posts: 138 Drives: Scion TC Rep Power: 14	^^^hmm. i wonder if the case is the same with HFC's. although not as bad...maybe?

02-14-2011, 09:14 AM	#36 (permalink)
nashtyboy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Raleigh Posts: 24 Drives: 09 Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 14	So it's been a few months, any of you guys having problems with scraping? I'm sold on the sound of this system, but am definitely worried about scraping every time I pull in my driveway, etc.

02-14-2011, 07:12 PM	#37 (permalink)
TeamARK Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CHINO Posts: 957 Drives: Black 350z/370z Rep Power: 16	The position of the lowest point of the exhaust is where the wheel is. This means that your fenders and tires would meet before the exhaust touches the ground.

02-17-2011, 12:52 AM	#38 (permalink)
Highwind Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: IRVINE Posts: 44 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 15	On KW v3's with ARK exhaust. Surprisingly, its very rare that I scrape.

03-03-2011, 04:31 PM	#39 (permalink)
TeamARK Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CHINO Posts: 957 Drives: Black 350z/370z Rep Power: 16	Its all due to the position of mufflers.

03-04-2011, 03:17 PM	#40 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	Nice exhaust, how much did you get it for ?? (shipped)

03-06-2011, 11:16 PM	#41 (permalink)
Highwind Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: IRVINE Posts: 44 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 15	Give them a call and see if they have anything going on. I got free installation when I went to go pick it up. Make sure you pick up with stock exhaust though

04-05-2011, 07:40 PM	#44 (permalink)
TeamARK Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CHINO Posts: 957 Drives: Black 350z/370z Rep Power: 16	Yes we are