MOTORDYNE ART Pipes - Review

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.

Urbanracer

Agreed, exhaust are a completely subjective choice but I didn't buy it because it came from japan. IMO the extra $$ was for better design and quality in several different respects in comparision to ark's product, but I do agree that parts from japan are more expensive. I don't think that JDM means as much to people as it used too and perhaps even less to alot people on this forum, myself included. Personally I would have liked to have bought something made here in the US, F.I was a serious consideration for me but it comes with more drone and a 6 month wait. I bought HKS because of its design, sound, fit, and finish. Ark is a cheaper altunitive if it suits your taste and you don't plan on HFC/TP's. HKS is just a better quality peice then the ark IMO. I'll be giving serious consideration to the Motordyne's exhaust when it comes out in which case the HKS will be out.