Ark Exhaust Type 2 :)

phelan · 11-15-2010, 01:33 AM

I thought the other exhaust we were talking about just had some really shitty welds and-

oh, I see.

Waiz · 11-15-2010, 01:37 AM

Here are some resized pics of the fail, WOW what poor quality these exhausts are.

I would rather pay the extra money for the authentic HKS Hi-Power rather than this.

Jamaica · 11-15-2010, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

I thought the other exhaust we were talking about just had some really shitty welds and-

oh, I see.

ya and i think this exhaust is even worse.

about the exhaust I showed you, there better welds on the new design. I saw it at sema.

fxroar · 11-15-2010, 02:32 AM

Ark Inc. Please don't think in any way that I am here on the forums to destroy your reputation. There are nothing but good reviews of your exhaust in the gencoupe forum.. Thus the reason why I wanted to purchase the exhaust in the first place. I just want to give my feedback to the community since there isn't much available to date.

*UPDATE* 11/13/10
CEL came up. At the same time.. My driver side projector stopped working. I will be visiting the dealer first thing tomorrow to see what causes the CEL. I will update as soon as I can.

As far as the exhaust.. I'm pretty sure I'm well pass the break in period since the exhaust tone got deeper and quieter. Also.. Expect a lot of drone while breaking in between 2-3k RPM. After 2 weeks and 2,100 miles of driving, I can attest that there is very very very minimal drone between 2-3k RPM and none anywhere else.

So far.. Very happy with the sound across the whole RPM band ESPECIALLY pass 4k. The sound just makes me want to smile every time. It feels like I've picked up power low-mid. Can't quite tell on top end.. Feels the same. Will see when I get schedule for a dyno.

Still pretty bummed out about the quality but I am going to have to deal with it since I've spent money to have it installed.. And definitely wouldn't want to pay the restocking fee if I end up returning.

destinyZ · 11-15-2010, 04:54 AM

I would not have installed it and sent it back to get something else. I'm amazed you don't notice any exhaust leaks...or maybe you just havent inspected...

Like I said, i'll put up pics once i get mine just to see how poor they are about their quality at ARK. If Its bad, i'm going HKS just sayin.

Highwind · 11-15-2010, 11:13 AM

I just got my polished exhaust. I will get some pictures up today. My initial impression as to opening the box was pretty good. Well packed and no scratches.

fxroar · 11-15-2010, 11:20 AM

I will not be surprised if they give me a hard time for a swap or return. I just felt obligated to share my experience with the product and hoping that nobody else is going through the same situation.

I am currently at the dealer @ mossy nossan kearny mesa. Well see soon enough if the ezhaust is the cause of CEL

daisuke149 · 11-15-2010, 11:25 AM

exhaust wouldnt cause a CEL...
but lets find out.

Highwind · 11-15-2010, 11:31 AM

Catbacks will not throw a cel. Test pipes, headers, HFC's and maybe intakes are usually want causes cel

fxroar · 11-15-2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highwind

Catbacks will not throw a cel. Test pipes, headers, HFC's and maybe intakes are usually want causes cel

I know that. The thing about the ark exhaust is that it doesnt really clear the crossmember under the car. The shop had to jack up the x pipe to make it work. I am hoping that process didnt cause any discrepency where the car would throw CEL

Highwind · 11-15-2010, 12:11 PM

I had a friend(sofaking) push up the exhaust will bolting it down at the cat as well. Other than that, everything went smoothly. No cel issues here

fxroar · 11-15-2010, 12:48 PM

Did you take pics of your exhaust? Post pics please when you can. Thanks!

destinyZ · 11-15-2010, 01:45 PM

yea...it shouldnt be throwing any CEL at all after a CBE install. Either the installers did something or maybe you do have an exhaust leak?? But then againk I dont think the car could even sence and exhaust leak after the 02 sensors, its usually by ear kind of thing...very weird that you have a CEL issue. Let us know what happens

fxroar · 11-15-2010, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by destinyZ

yea...it shouldnt be throwing any CEL at all after a CBE install. Either the installers did something or maybe you do have an exhaust leak?? But then againk I dont think the car could even sence and exhaust leak after the 02 sensors, its usually by ear kind of thing...very weird that you have a CEL issue. Let us know what happens

*Update*
The CEL was supposedly caused by gas cap. Weird.. Really suspicious since CEL came up last night and last time I got gas was a week ago. Anyways. No more CEL and just to confirm it is NOT the exaust.

2nd problem.. The driver side ballast is busted. Theyre doing 1 day rushed shipping. Should get it by tomorrow. Thats right.. Ballast went out wtf..

Got a loaner car. 09 maxima. Sweet ride

Jamaica · 11-15-2010, 03:53 PM

nothing but problems..

11-15-2010, 01:33 AM	#31 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	I thought the other exhaust we were talking about just had some really shitty welds and- oh, I see. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

11-15-2010, 01:37 AM	#32 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Here are some resized pics of the fail, WOW what poor quality these exhausts are. I would rather pay the extra money for the authentic HKS Hi-Power rather than this. Last edited by Waiz; 11-15-2010 at 02:14 AM.

11-15-2010, 02:32 AM	#34 (permalink)
fxroar Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 525 Drives: '10 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 17	Ark Inc. Please don't think in any way that I am here on the forums to destroy your reputation. There are nothing but good reviews of your exhaust in the gencoupe forum.. Thus the reason why I wanted to purchase the exhaust in the first place. I just want to give my feedback to the community since there isn't much available to date. UPDATE 11/13/10 CEL came up. At the same time.. My driver side projector stopped working. I will be visiting the dealer first thing tomorrow to see what causes the CEL. I will update as soon as I can. As far as the exhaust.. I'm pretty sure I'm well pass the break in period since the exhaust tone got deeper and quieter. Also.. Expect a lot of drone while breaking in between 2-3k RPM. After 2 weeks and 2,100 miles of driving, I can attest that there is very very very minimal drone between 2-3k RPM and none anywhere else. So far.. Very happy with the sound across the whole RPM band ESPECIALLY pass 4k. The sound just makes me want to smile every time. It feels like I've picked up power low-mid. Can't quite tell on top end.. Feels the same. Will see when I get schedule for a dyno. Still pretty bummed out about the quality but I am going to have to deal with it since I've spent money to have it installed.. And definitely wouldn't want to pay the restocking fee if I end up returning. __________________ Fast Intentions / K&N / Blox / Evo-R / Uprev / Forgestar 19" F14 / R40 / NST / Z1 / SDCE / H&R / Kenwood / ISS Forged 20" FM10R

11-15-2010, 11:20 AM	#37 (permalink)
fxroar Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 525 Drives: '10 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 17	I will not be surprised if they give me a hard time for a swap or return. I just felt obligated to share my experience with the product and hoping that nobody else is going through the same situation. I am currently at the dealer @ mossy nossan kearny mesa. Well see soon enough if the ezhaust is the cause of CEL __________________ Fast Intentions / K&N / Blox / Evo-R / Uprev / Forgestar 19" F14 / R40 / NST / Z1 / SDCE / H&R / Kenwood / ISS Forged 20" FM10R

11-15-2010, 12:48 PM	#42 (permalink)
fxroar Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 525 Drives: '10 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 17	Did you take pics of your exhaust? Post pics please when you can. Thanks! __________________ Fast Intentions / K&N / Blox / Evo-R / Uprev / Forgestar 19" F14 / R40 / NST / Z1 / SDCE / H&R / Kenwood / ISS Forged 20" FM10R

11-15-2010, 04:54 AM	#35 (permalink)
destinyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Guam, USA Age: 36 Posts: 415 Drives: FROM INDIANA Rep Power: 15	I would not have installed it and sent it back to get something else. I'm amazed you don't notice any exhaust leaks...or maybe you just havent inspected... Like I said, i'll put up pics once i get mine just to see how poor they are about their quality at ARK. If Its bad, i'm going HKS just sayin.

11-15-2010, 11:13 AM	#36 (permalink)
Highwind Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: IRVINE Posts: 44 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 16	I just got my polished exhaust. I will get some pictures up today. My initial impression as to opening the box was pretty good. Well packed and no scratches.

11-15-2010, 11:25 AM	#38 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	exhaust wouldnt cause a CEL... but lets find out.

11-15-2010, 11:31 AM	#39 (permalink)
Highwind Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: IRVINE Posts: 44 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 16	Catbacks will not throw a cel. Test pipes, headers, HFC's and maybe intakes are usually want causes cel

11-15-2010, 12:11 PM	#41 (permalink)
Highwind Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: IRVINE Posts: 44 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 16	I had a friend(sofaking) push up the exhaust will bolting it down at the cat as well. Other than that, everything went smoothly. No cel issues here

11-15-2010, 01:45 PM	#43 (permalink)
destinyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Guam, USA Age: 36 Posts: 415 Drives: FROM INDIANA Rep Power: 15	yea...it shouldnt be throwing any CEL at all after a CBE install. Either the installers did something or maybe you do have an exhaust leak?? But then againk I dont think the car could even sence and exhaust leak after the 02 sensors, its usually by ear kind of thing...very weird that you have a CEL issue. Let us know what happens Last edited by destinyZ; 11-15-2010 at 01:47 PM.

11-15-2010, 03:53 PM	#45 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	nothing but problems..

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