ARK Exhaust + ART Pipes Experience

CorbinDallas · 05-03-2012, 08:00 AM

Ok, I know there are literally TONS of threads on exhaust setup's and hissing/rasp. However, mine seems a little different. I installed everything last night and spent countless hours configuring the catback section so that the muffler tips would line up. Anyway, when I take a drive there's rasp literally through the entire RPM band. I figured the motordyne pipes would have helped alleviate some of this but it sounds a lot worse than what I've heard clips of on this forum. It get's more audible with acceleration which leads me to believe it may be a leak somewhere. Do I just need to give it time or will it continue to sound this way? I will check tonight after work and write back. Has anyone ran this combination with success? This is frustrating....

'10Anamoly · 05-03-2012, 09:57 AM

I can almost guarantee you that its a leak where the ART pipes meet the exhaust manifolds. The new ART pipe format will have a factory style o-ring seal that will not leak. It's the only way to avoid that problem in my opinion.

TonyBPD · 05-03-2012, 10:05 AM

The Ark + ART combo was horrible for me. Under decel the thing whistled/squeeled like crazy where other Z's would hiss. It sounded great under load but that was it. Switched to Fast Intentions about 2 weeks after initial install.

Neo187H · 05-03-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyBPD

The Ark + ART combo was horrible for me. Under decel the thing whistled/squeeled like crazy where other Z's would hiss. It sounded great under load but that was it. Switched to Fast Intentions about 2 weeks after initial install.

That totally got rid of the decel hiss? That's prob the one thing I dislike about the Ark and ART pipe combo.

CorbinDallas · 05-03-2012, 10:27 AM

I like the ARK exhaust a lot - I had it on earlier this week without the test pipes and it sounded PERFECT! After I added the test pipes it went downhill, but I don't think it's necessarily the ART pipes, I think its that ARK mid pipe exhaust section that causes all the noise when airflow is increased. I'm contemplating switch CB's to FI or HKS Hi power - but even then I don't know how it will sound.

CorbinDallas · 05-03-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by italy3541

corbin, what area of pa are you in? you should check out the SCPA thread in the mid-a section..

I'm in the Northeast 40 mins outside of Philly. Mechanicsburg is about 1 hour from me I think...I will check out that thread though!

CorbinDallas · 05-03-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyBPD

The Ark + ART combo was horrible for me. Under decel the thing whistled/squeeled like crazy where other Z's would hiss. It sounded great under load but that was it. Switched to Fast Intentions about 2 weeks after initial install.

Do you have any clips of your fast intentions with ART pipes? I'm curious of how this would sound.

Italy - I won't be able to make that Carlisle show

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Romulus1 · 05-03-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by '10Anamoly

I can almost guarantee you that its a leak where the ART pipes meet the exhaust manifolds. The new ART pipe format will have a factory style o-ring seal that will not leak. It's the only way to avoid that problem in my opinion.

except the gaskets they give you suck. use the oem one if you can. ive had mine done twice now in 8 months. my shop uses the copper greese stuff or what ever its called. helped a lot

CorbinDallas · 05-03-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Romulus1

except the gaskets they give you suck. use the oem one if you can. ive had mine done twice now in 8 months. my shop uses the copper greese stuff or what ever its called. helped a lot

I used the copper gasket maker as well, I'm going to further examine tonight to see if that's where its leaking.

TonyBPD · 05-03-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CorbinDallas

Do you have any clips of your fast intentions with ART pipes? I'm curious of how this would sound.

Italy - I won't be able to make that Carlisle show

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Sorry I don't. Pretty much 2000k rpm's and under when you let off the gas you will hear a whistle/squeel. It is bad.

CorbinDallas · 05-03-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyBPD

Sorry I don't. Pretty much 2000k rpm's and under when you let off the gas you will hear a whistle/squeel. It is bad.

Even with the FI exhaust? Man, there really is no way around running TPs is there?

TonyBPD · 05-03-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CorbinDallas

Even with the FI exhaust? Man, there really is no way around running TPs is there?

Only with the Ark. I was fine with my F.I.

TeamARK · 05-03-2012, 04:36 PM

The Solution.

CorbinDallas · 05-03-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamARK

The Solution.

Sounds good and all, but I don't want cats! I'm trying to force myself to get used to it...videos of exhaust are uploading right now to youtube...

CorbinDallas · 05-03-2012, 08:12 PM

Videos added! It actually doesn't sound too bad in the videos, I guess the camera couldn't pick it up.

05-03-2012, 08:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
CorbinDallas Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 221 Drives: 12' 370z White Sport Rep Power: 14	ARK Exhaust + ART Pipes Experience Ok, I know there are literally TONS of threads on exhaust setup's and hissing/rasp. However, mine seems a little different. I installed everything last night and spent countless hours configuring the catback section so that the muffler tips would line up. Anyway, when I take a drive there's rasp literally through the entire RPM band. I figured the motordyne pipes would have helped alleviate some of this but it sounds a lot worse than what I've heard clips of on this forum. It get's more audible with acceleration which leads me to believe it may be a leak somewhere. Do I just need to give it time or will it continue to sound this way? I will check tonight after work and write back. Has anyone ran this combination with success? This is frustrating.... Last edited by CorbinDallas; 05-04-2012 at 07:24 AM.

05-03-2012, 09:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	I can almost guarantee you that its a leak where the ART pipes meet the exhaust manifolds. The new ART pipe format will have a factory style o-ring seal that will not leak. It's the only way to avoid that problem in my opinion. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

05-03-2012, 10:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 17	The Ark + ART combo was horrible for me. Under decel the thing whistled/squeeled like crazy where other Z's would hiss. It sounded great under load but that was it. Switched to Fast Intentions about 2 weeks after initial install. __________________ Fast Intentions-Stillen-Avant Garde-UpRev-319hp/265tq- Gone but will never be forgotten

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05-03-2012, 10:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
CorbinDallas Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 221 Drives: 12' 370z White Sport Rep Power: 14	I like the ARK exhaust a lot - I had it on earlier this week without the test pipes and it sounded PERFECT! After I added the test pipes it went downhill, but I don't think it's necessarily the ART pipes, I think its that ARK mid pipe exhaust section that causes all the noise when airflow is increased. I'm contemplating switch CB's to FI or HKS Hi power - but even then I don't know how it will sound.

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