ARK install - No regrets

Debiandog · 08-19-2014, 03:21 PM

I kind of promised the wife that I wouldn't change the car too much but the exhaust was just too quiet. I wanted to go a bit louder but did not want it too loud or any drone. (I did that with my SRT-4 and kicked myself every long drive to took with it) After listening to various exhaust clips for hours on YouTube, I finally decided to go with ARK. (No patients to wait for F.I.)

The install was so easy my redneck friend who only likes to work on Fords did it in under an hour.

He did not hear me pull up or help me get on the rack. He was making that annoying frog/ricer sound as he made fun of how he thought it would sound as he did the install. You know the one.

You should have seen his face when I started it!

After I came back in my truck to pick up the old parts and box. He said, "That was a clean install and it honestly sounds fantastic!". That is a HUGE compliment coming from his hick *** believe me. I have been running it over a week now and I JUST LOVE IT! Now for some intakes and a tune!

BC416 · 08-19-2014, 03:29 PM

for a former SRT-4 owner.

All of my research has pointed me towards the ARK exhaust as well so I'm glad you like it.

Is it the Grip or DTS?

Arrvaxx · 08-19-2014, 03:31 PM

There are two G37s in our group here, Minneapolis, that have ARKs and I love them. They would be my second choice after F.I.s Great sound.

Debiandog · 08-19-2014, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BC416

Is it the Grip or DTS?

GRIP with polished tips

There are days I really miss my SRT-4! It was a good sleeper for the uninformed.

BC416 · 08-19-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Debiandog

GRIP with polished tips

There are days I really miss my SRT-4! It was a good sleeper for the uninformed.

Very nice!

I'm trying to NOT trade in the SRT when I pick up the Z. Would be nice to keep both. Can't complain about the Neon as I've daily drove it the past 7 years and it's been pretty good to me.

Enjoy the exhaust!

Debiandog · 08-19-2014, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BC416

Very nice!

I'm trying to NOT trade in the SRT when I pick up the Z. Would be nice to keep both. Can't complain about the Neon as I've daily drove it the past 7 years and it's been pretty good to me.

Enjoy the exhaust!

I actually found my SRT-4 full MPX exhaust with HFC and downpipes in the shed. Any interest?

BC416 · 08-19-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Debiandog

I actually found my SRT-4 full MPX exhaust with HFC and downpipes in the shed. Any interest?

Thanks but it already has a full exhaust. 3" custom DP, HFC, Borla/Mopar catback. It's pretty much full bolt-ons, untuned on the stock turbo. If I keep it, an AGP Delta kit might be in my future.

Agent K · 08-19-2014, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Debiandog

I kind of promised the wife that I wouldn't change the car too much but the exhaust was just too quiet. I wanted to go a bit louder but did not want it too loud or any drone. (I did that with my SRT-4 and kicked myself every long drive to took with it) After listening to various exhaust clips for hours on YouTube, I finally decided to go with ARK. (No patients to wait for F.I.)

The install was so easy my redneck friend who only likes to work on Fords did it in under an hour.

He did not hear me pull up or help me get on the rack. He was making that annoying frog/ricer sound as he made fun of how he thought it would sound as he did the install. You know the one.

You should have seen his face when I started it!

After I came back in my truck to pick up the old parts and box. He said, "That was a clean install and it honestly sounds fantastic!". That is a HUGE compliment coming from his hick *** believe me. I have been running it over a week now and I JUST LOVE IT! Now for some intakes and a tune!

If I didn't go LTH, ARK GRIP was my first choice. To me it has a deeper grumble than the FI exhaust. Plus I just couldn't resist the power FI made over ARK.

Anyway, enjoy your ARK GRIP...it's a lot better sounding than the wimpy stock exhaust.

P's_Z · 08-19-2014, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Debiandog

I kind of promised the wife that I wouldn't change the car too much but the exhaust was just too quiet. I wanted to go a bit louder but did not want it too loud or any drone. (I did that with my SRT-4 and kicked myself every long drive to took with it) After listening to various exhaust clips for hours on YouTube, I finally decided to go with ARK. (No patients to wait for F.I.)

The install was so easy my redneck friend who only likes to work on Fords did it in under an hour.

He did not hear me pull up or help me get on the rack. He was making that annoying frog/ricer sound as he made fun of how he thought it would sound as he did the install. You know the one.

You should have seen his face when I started it!

After I came back in my truck to pick up the old parts and box. He said, "That was a clean install and it honestly sounds fantastic!". That is a HUGE compliment coming from his hick *** believe me. I have been running it over a week now and I JUST LOVE IT! Now for some intakes and a tune!

Its nice, right? I looove my ark grip exhaust

shoeless89 · 08-21-2014, 05:27 PM

I've the the Ark Grip exhaust and I love it!

08-19-2014, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Debiandog Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 94 Drives: 10 Blackcherry 370Z Rep Power: 11	ARK install - No regrets I kind of promised the wife that I wouldn't change the car too much but the exhaust was just too quiet. I wanted to go a bit louder but did not want it too loud or any drone. (I did that with my SRT-4 and kicked myself every long drive to took with it) After listening to various exhaust clips for hours on YouTube, I finally decided to go with ARK. (No patients to wait for F.I.) The install was so easy my redneck friend who only likes to work on Fords did it in under an hour. He did not hear me pull up or help me get on the rack. He was making that annoying frog/ricer sound as he made fun of how he thought it would sound as he did the install. You know the one. You should have seen his face when I started it! After I came back in my truck to pick up the old parts and box. He said, "That was a clean install and it honestly sounds fantastic!". That is a HUGE compliment coming from his hick *** believe me. I have been running it over a week now and I JUST LOVE IT! Now for some intakes and a tune! P's_Z likes this.

08-19-2014, 03:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	There are two G37s in our group here, Minneapolis, that have ARKs and I love them. They would be my second choice after F.I.s Great sound. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

08-21-2014, 05:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
shoeless89 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Fort Thomas, KY Posts: 44 Drives: '11 370Z Blk M6 Rep Power: 12	I've the the Ark Grip exhaust and I love it! __________________ 2011 370Z Magnetic Black Base w/Sport \| Injen CAI \| Ark Grip V2 CBE

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08-19-2014, 03:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
BC416 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Age: 37 Posts: 718 Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 592	for a former SRT-4 owner. All of my research has pointed me towards the ARK exhaust as well so I'm glad you like it. Is it the Grip or DTS?