Ark test pipes

roy'sz · 11-09-2012, 03:34 PM

I was just wondering if anybody has installed the ARK Testpipes on their Z and what their experience is. Or maybe ARK HFC? Im purchasing the ARK exhaust from a member here and wondering what compliments the exhaust best also what performance gains are to be expected. Thanx

Bandit_Kaine · 11-10-2012, 09:01 PM

Well I can't tell you much about just the exhaust but im at 293 whp mustang dyno with stillen gen 3 + Ark Grip.. Exhaust sounds quiet(er) than stock and a little louder under acceleration. i'm looking to add ARK HFC sometime in the future hoping to get over 300 whp and a little more growl out of the exhaust.

NickTurnon · 11-10-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by roy'sz

I was just wondering if anybody has installed the ARK Testpipes on their Z and what their experience is. Or maybe ARK HFC? Im purchasing the ARK exhaust from a member here and wondering what compliments the exhaust best also what performance gains are to be expected. Thanx

You sure you aren't thinking "ART Test Pipes" (motordyne)
I didnt think ARK made test pipes..

roy'sz · 11-10-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NickTurnon

You sure you aren't thinking "ART Test Pipes" (motordyne)
I didnt think ARK made test pipes..

Check their webpage. 450Ish for tp and almost 600hfc.

roy'sz · 11-10-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bandit_Kaine

Well I can't tell you much about just the exhaust but im at 293 whp mustang dyno with stillen gen 3 + Ark Grip.. Exhaust sounds quiet(er) than stock and a little louder under acceleration. i'm looking to add ARK HFC sometime in the future hoping to get over 300 whp and a little more growl out of the exhaust.

Hey the pipes that go from the x pipe to the rear mufflers.....are the hanger rods supposed to be on top or bottom? I bought the exhaust used with no instructions.

TeamARK · 11-12-2012, 11:11 AM

Testpipes and HFC's are all good in stock here at ARK

roy'sz · 11-12-2012, 11:41 AM

Vet discount? If so I'm thinkin around christmas :-) merry christmas to me lol.

corner3garage · 11-20-2012, 03:32 PM

From what a lot of our customers notice, they said that the rasp from a resonated test pipe isn't that much less than a straight test pipe. Let me know if you need help with the ARK performance units or a straight pipe like Berk technology's, Both are great!

binary0x01 · 11-20-2012, 03:43 PM

Cabin smell kept me away from straight pipes.

bustin · 12-11-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamARK

Testpipes and HFC's are all good in stock here at ARK

I seen on your site, it's only for manual tranny... anything for auto???

roy'sz · 12-24-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by binary0x01

Cabin smell kept me away from straight pipes.

Since I have no idea, what exact smell are you referencing to?

tu_clean · 12-25-2012, 02:05 AM

I'm sporting the ark hfc's and can tell you that the smell is very minimal and the power difference vs stock was very noticeable. I say go for it.

roy'sz · 12-25-2012, 03:10 AM

Hfc's or tp's give off smell? Or both? And what is the smell that is beong referenced?

chknhawk · 12-25-2012, 07:03 AM

That's just the smell of performance and forgiveness...

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SS_Firehawk · 12-25-2012, 08:46 AM

HFC's don't smell, just TP's, its raw and unfiltered exhaust

11-09-2012, 03:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	Ark test pipes I was just wondering if anybody has installed the ARK Testpipes on their Z and what their experience is. Or maybe ARK HFC? Im purchasing the ARK exhaust from a member here and wondering what compliments the exhaust best also what performance gains are to be expected. Thanx

11-10-2012, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bandit_Kaine Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Miami Age: 35 Posts: 224 Drives: 16-370Z Nismo-PW-MT Rep Power: 14	Well I can't tell you much about just the exhaust but im at 293 whp mustang dyno with stillen gen 3 + Ark Grip.. Exhaust sounds quiet(er) than stock and a little louder under acceleration. i'm looking to add ARK HFC sometime in the future hoping to get over 300 whp and a little more growl out of the exhaust. __________________

11-20-2012, 03:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 36	From what a lot of our customers notice, they said that the rasp from a resonated test pipe isn't that much less than a straight test pipe. Let me know if you need help with the ARK performance units or a straight pipe like Berk technology's, Both are great! __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

11-20-2012, 03:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 15	Cabin smell kept me away from straight pipes. __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

12-25-2012, 02:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
tu_clean Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 527 Drives: 10' Nismo 370z Rep Power: 19	I'm sporting the ark hfc's and can tell you that the smell is very minimal and the power difference vs stock was very noticeable. I say go for it. __________________ SSR http://www.ssr-wheels.com/ Tanabe http://www.tanabe-usa.com/ ARK http://www.arkperformance.com/ TOYO Tires http://toyotires.com/

11-12-2012, 11:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
TeamARK Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CHINO Posts: 957 Drives: Black 350z/370z Rep Power: 18	Testpipes and HFC's are all good in stock here at ARK

11-12-2012, 11:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	Vet discount? If so I'm thinkin around christmas :-) merry christmas to me lol.

12-25-2012, 03:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	Hfc's or tp's give off smell? Or both? And what is the smell that is beong referenced?

12-25-2012, 07:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
chknhawk Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 541 Drives: Like a batouttahell! Rep Power: 16	That's just the smell of performance and forgiveness... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ \| AEM \| INVIDIA \| GREDDY \| STANCE \| NISMO \| SETRAB \| STOPTECH \| HAWK \| TOYO \| HANKOOK \| BRIDE (wishlist) \|

12-25-2012, 08:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7336	HFC's don't smell, just TP's, its raw and unfiltered exhaust __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

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