MOTORDYNE ART Pipes - Review

Urbanracer

The x-pipe is what gives the ark its "signiture sound" as ark puts it. Changing out the x-pipe to two pipes will make it similar to the HKS system. If I was in your position I'd fab up a pipe based on HKS's design. The x-pipe is pretty much why I went HKS instead of ark. I'd be interested in hearing it once you get it changed over.

Methodical4u

Then again the HKS system is 600 or 700 more with no real power gains to speak of. Nice system don't get me wrong, but 700 is almost a house payment for some people

Urbanracer

Eh, closer $300-$400 more actually if you shop around and power is pretty much the same. Its costs a little more but I think the quality is a little higher then similar models. Its also JASMA certified (japan cert. for aftermarket exhaust for Db). The extra $$ is also likely due to the fact that HKS uses real titanium tips that are also adjustable. To me the extra money is worth it not to have to deal with a less then desirable sound with HFC/TP's on an ark. The HKS also is the nicest sitting straight thur exhaust that I've seen with no clearence issues like some have experienced with other models. Just saying that power isn't the only thing to consider when purchasing an exhaust. CNT's exhaust would be a more cost effective alturntive since its design is modeled after the HKS. It's so close you can even swap out the titanium HKS tips for the rolled CNT tips. I've heard the art pipes on an HKS and its pure mechanical music. I'll be looking to dump my berk HFC's for a set of art pipes here pretty soon..

Methodical4u

Power isn't everything no. I realize that an exhaust is something we must deal with everyday, so it's better to make a wise choice. I think the HKS sounds fine... I personally feel the F.I. and the ARK both sound better... but that's to me and not everyone will feel the same way. The whole JDM thing is WAYYYY overrated and i've never understood it. If a car came with JDM parts on it, people would find something else to replace it. JDM means one thing and that is overpriced.

I'm not trying to knock on your exhaust, that's just my opinion. My Fiancee' had an HKS on her old Evo and she loved the sound it had... I had a Megan that I paid 600.00, but I loved the sound of it (on my Evo IX)... to loud for the Z's though.

kosstick

Have had the replacement pipes on for about 400 miles. First impression

0-300 miles no problems

After 300 I started to get the rattle my first batch had and it seemed to increase when going uphill.

After about 380 that rattle started go away and a bigger rattle came in its place (sounds like metal banging on metal)

Can anyone give me some insight if this is correct. From what I can remember my first batch of art pipes didn't rattle as bad as these are.

Current Mileage about 400

Motordyne

That's the fiberglass going through break in. Give it about 1500 miles for break in.

AlphaSnacks

As I had mentioned in my PM, put your foot down and drive the car hard for a little while. Heat those suckers up it'll all go away.

37drift

I'm experiencing basically the same thing on my polished set of ART's. Keep me posted on your issue. I've got about 450 miles into my install and I've been experiencing a rattling/jingling sound which has progressively gotten worse since about 150-200 miles. At first it was only noticeable from the 1750-2750 rpms range, now it's noticeable from 1750-5000 rpms. It's noticeable at a good distance from my car at this point, and a little embarrassing. Sounds like bad bearings on an alternator or something like that coming from inside my pipes.

Tony says it should go away, but in the meantime, it's bugging the hell out of me. Fingers crossed because I really don't want to have to swap these back out.

advan37

Actually two things that keep me away from this set , rattling and SMELL .

TonyBPD

Do you have a pic of that exhaust? I think ill be fine with 2 separate pipes. I listed the system for sale but no bites on it.

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daisuke149

after this weekend i should have some of the art with CNT>

cheshirecat

you said that a month ago, slowpoke :P

TonyBPD

The more I think about it I'm going to let these pipes do the break in thing before I hack my exhaust. But if it sells thats a different story!

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daisuke149

the rattling will go away. didnt take 1500 miles for me. most like around 700 for myself. but that was quite a few heat cycles

370Z JT

Yea my rattle went away too. Prolly took 300 miles? Something around that.

Take it out on the highway and drive her hard. That's when the rattle really quieted down.

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