ARK DTS exhaust w/ Tecno tips & ARK HFC's-Review

tu_clean · 12-04-2012, 07:53 PM

Hi Guys/Gals,

I recently had the ARK HFC's installed along with the ARK DTS Exhaust system. I would like to thank Lerry and the team at ARK Performance for the great customer service and for allowing me to represent there product on my Nismo. I would also like to thank SpeedElement for there support on the install and Kevin Chow Photography for the videos and photos.
Video: Nismo 370z with ARK high flow cats and ARK DTS exhaust with techno tips - YouTube
Pics:

Here is my review:

Fit & Finish: DTS exhaust was packed very well. If you could over pack something that is what it looked like to me. The welds were impressive and all of piping was very shiny and easy on the eyes. The Tecno tip option which cost extra is well worth it. The tips will be easier to see on a non nismo bumper but still are visible enough for me IMO on my Nismo, plus my car is pretty slammed so its makes it harder to see the rear of the exhaust. Fitment was great. Did not have to remove the rear passenger side heat shield for this exhaust to go on evenly. This DTS exhaust system sits higher up so it is modern garaged and lowered car friendly

Sound: The DTS exhaust is quit during cruising speeds but during spirited driving the sound is ideal for what I am looking for. Sound is deep and gurgly and now I feel matches the sexy looks of the Z. It sounds like the VQ burbly tone is finally present. The stock Nismo exhaust just wasnt loud enough for me during woot. The ARK DTS is just loud enough without attracting the police

Driving Impressions/Butt Dyno: I could feel the extra power and torque as I was shifting from 2nd through 5th gear. There was no Rasp with this exhaust. The SRV downshifts were exhilarating giving out the most amazing exhaust notes.
The Nismo feels way more responsive now than vs the stock nismo exhaust.

Final Thoughts: If you are wanting to add more HP/TQ without a very loud exhaust note and have a sexy well put together looking exhaust than I would definately recommend this product

TeamARK · 01-09-2013, 03:08 PM

Love your work. All we need to see is this unit in action.

tu_clean · 01-09-2013, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamARK

Love your work. All we need to see is this unit in action.

Thanks! Definitely will update with a drive by video once I get some free time.

Benadrylz · 01-09-2013, 10:12 PM

I was highly interested in this exhaust. I love that sound. This is definitely next on the list for me. Repped for awesomeness.

ZKraken22 · 01-17-2013, 09:02 PM

did the Tecno tips cost extra? can you buy them separate?

TeamARK · 01-18-2013, 12:13 PM

The tecno tips are $100 extra, unfortunately we do not sell tips separately from the exhausts, do you have a DT-S already?

tu_clean · 01-19-2013, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamARK

The tecno tips are $100 extra, unfortunately we do not sell tips separately from the exhausts, do you have a DT-S already?

They are definitely worth it

TeamARK · 01-21-2013, 07:04 PM

Its a very unique look. Definitely makes it stand out from other exhaust systems

pearlyZ · 01-03-2014, 02:41 PM

I have Ark Grip install on brand new 13 Z. 12k miles ago. Just switch my oil to Royal Purple and the exhaust is completely silence like stock. And before the oil change there is like metallic rattling noise at cold start.
How to fix that? Thank you Clear your pm box

#TeamArk

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Zbrah · 01-03-2014, 04:22 PM

I want to hear this combination in person so bad, video do not do it any justice.

PearlyZ- is the rattling sound coming at the mid pipe? check if your mid pipe is hitting the metal brace underneath your car. This is where I had a rattle too when it was first installed, very easy fix.

Gibby1113 · 01-03-2014, 08:14 PM

Man I want those HFCs SO BAD. I've been wanting them for a long time but I haven't had the support to close the deal on them. I'm either considering those or F.I. LTH. Cuz the dts and lth would sound amazing

tu_clean · 01-05-2014, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zbrah

I want to hear this combination in person so bad, video do not do it any justice.

PearlyZ- is the rattling sound coming at the mid pipe? check if your mid pipe is hitting the metal brace underneath your car. This is where I had a rattle too when it was first installed, very easy fix.

Drive up to norcal😉

simota1 · 01-11-2014, 02:44 PM

looks great man!!!

tu_clean · 03-03-2014, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1

looks great man!!!

Thanks man!

cruzthepug · 03-23-2014, 02:55 PM

What is the power gain with just the CBE?

12-04-2012, 07:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
tu_clean Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 527 Drives: 10' Nismo 370z Rep Power: 18	ARK DTS exhaust w/ Tecno tips & ARK HFC's-Review Hi Guys/Gals, I recently had the ARK HFC's installed along with the ARK DTS Exhaust system. I would like to thank Lerry and the team at ARK Performance for the great customer service and for allowing me to represent there product on my Nismo. I would also like to thank SpeedElement for there support on the install and Kevin Chow Photography for the videos and photos. Video: Nismo 370z with ARK high flow cats and ARK DTS exhaust with techno tips - YouTube Pics: Here is my review: Fit & Finish: DTS exhaust was packed very well. If you could over pack something that is what it looked like to me. The welds were impressive and all of piping was very shiny and easy on the eyes. The Tecno tip option which cost extra is well worth it. The tips will be easier to see on a non nismo bumper but still are visible enough for me IMO on my Nismo, plus my car is pretty slammed so its makes it harder to see the rear of the exhaust. Fitment was great. Did not have to remove the rear passenger side heat shield for this exhaust to go on evenly. This DTS exhaust system sits higher up so it is modern garaged and lowered car friendly Sound: The DTS exhaust is quit during cruising speeds but during spirited driving the sound is ideal for what I am looking for. Sound is deep and gurgly and now I feel matches the sexy looks of the Z. It sounds like the VQ burbly tone is finally present. The stock Nismo exhaust just wasnt loud enough for me during woot. The ARK DTS is just loud enough without attracting the police Driving Impressions/Butt Dyno: I could feel the extra power and torque as I was shifting from 2nd through 5th gear. There was no Rasp with this exhaust. The SRV downshifts were exhilarating giving out the most amazing exhaust notes. The Nismo feels way more responsive now than vs the stock nismo exhaust. Final Thoughts: If you are wanting to add more HP/TQ without a very loud exhaust note and have a sexy well put together looking exhaust than I would definately recommend this product DEpointfive0, ebb559 and Benadrylz like this. __________________ SSR http://www.ssr-wheels.com/ Tanabe http://www.tanabe-usa.com/ ARK http://www.arkperformance.com/ TOYO Tires http://toyotires.com/ Last edited by tu_clean; 12-05-2012 at 12:53 AM.

01-09-2013, 10:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Benadrylz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 153 Drives: '10 FairladyZ M6 Rep Power: 13	I was highly interested in this exhaust. I love that sound. This is definitely next on the list for me. Repped for awesomeness. tu_clean likes this.

01-17-2013, 09:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
ZKraken22 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,115 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 16	did the Tecno tips cost extra? can you buy them separate? __________________ Litespeed Racing Titanium Cold Air intake// GT Haus Axle// GarageLine combo// Nismo sway bars// Nismo Spoiler // Berk TP's

01-03-2014, 08:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 13	Man I want those HFCs SO BAD. I've been wanting them for a long time but I haven't had the support to close the deal on them. I'm either considering those or F.I. LTH. Cuz the dts and lth would sound amazing __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

01-11-2014, 02:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	looks great man!!! tu_clean likes this. __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

01-09-2013, 03:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
TeamARK Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CHINO Posts: 957 Drives: Black 350z/370z Rep Power: 17	Love your work. All we need to see is this unit in action.

01-18-2013, 12:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
TeamARK Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CHINO Posts: 957 Drives: Black 350z/370z Rep Power: 17	The tecno tips are $100 extra, unfortunately we do not sell tips separately from the exhausts, do you have a DT-S already?

01-21-2013, 07:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
TeamARK Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CHINO Posts: 957 Drives: Black 350z/370z Rep Power: 17	Its a very unique look. Definitely makes it stand out from other exhaust systems

01-03-2014, 02:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
pearlyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 284 Drives: 13 pearl white 370z Rep Power: 12	I have Ark Grip install on brand new 13 Z. 12k miles ago. Just switch my oil to Royal Purple and the exhaust is completely silence like stock. And before the oil change there is like metallic rattling noise at cold start. How to fix that? Thank you Clear your pm box #TeamArk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-03-2014, 04:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	I want to hear this combination in person so bad, video do not do it any justice. PearlyZ- is the rattling sound coming at the mid pipe? check if your mid pipe is hitting the metal brace underneath your car. This is where I had a rattle too when it was first installed, very easy fix.

03-23-2014, 02:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
cruzthepug Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 245 Drives: 2014 370Z Touring Rep Power: 11	What is the power gain with just the CBE?

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