MXP SP Catback vs ARK GRIP Catback Exhausts - Which One? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

inonly · 10-18-2016, 05:19 PM

Hi guys,

I am down to my last two choices for the CBE that I would love to get this Christmas. Basically the main thing is that I am curious if there is an actual advantage in paying the extra $300.00 for the ARK GRIP.

I am down with these two because based on a few hours of research I've found out that both of them have no drones and these produce the sound that I am looking for(I've searched and listened to all the catbacks listed on ft86speedfactory and 86speed). Also the burnt tips are beautiful.

It looks like the ARK GRIP might have clearance issues if the vehicle gets lowered, BUT it looks so nice lol.

To the owners or who owned these CBEs please let me know how you like yours and how long you've had it and any issues encountered.

This is my DD car and plan on tracking but not as often as others.

*Please note I also plan on getting JDL UEL Catted Headers in the future.*

Thank you in advance for your 2 cents.

Here are some pictures:

MXP SP Catback

ARK GRIP Catback

OkieSnuffBox · 10-18-2016, 05:42 PM

No personal experience with the ARK, but I've had the MXP SP for about 18 months so far and I'm very happy with it.

Rest of the exhaust is stock, has a nice deep, mellow tone.

Only real disadvantage I can think of is that's actually a few lbs heaving than the stock cat back.

ryoma · 10-18-2016, 06:27 PM

I have the MXP as well and it's a nice exhaust. plus, it uses the stock shape that the car was designed for. I have read that people have had problems with non-stock shaped mufflers, like the ARK, that trap pockets of air under the car causing the reverse light panel to flap around when driving at speed.

inonly · 10-19-2016, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

No personal experience with the ARK, but I've had the MXP SP for about 18 months so far and I'm very happy with it.

Rest of the exhaust is stock, has a nice deep, mellow tone.

Only real disadvantage I can think of is that's actually a few lbs heaving than the stock cat back.

I see. Yeah I'm not really picky about the weight since it's not that much. I care more about the sound and overall reliability.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryoma

I have the MXP as well and it's a nice exhaust. plus, it uses the stock shape that the car was designed for. I have read that people have had problems with non-stock shaped mufflers, like the ARK, that trap pockets of air under the car causing the reverse light panel to flap around when driving at speed.

Hmm I've never heard of that issue before. Thanks for bringing it up, do you happen to remember the link where you read that information by any chance?

go_a_way1 · 10-19-2016, 12:26 PM

@zeal86 will make you want the ARK one (if I remember right that's the one he runs)

ryoma · 10-19-2016, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inonly

Hmm I've never heard of that issue before. Thanks for bringing it up, do you happen to remember the link where you read that information by any chance?

maybe I made the flapping part up, I am not sure anymore

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25019

fang_gt86 · 10-19-2016, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryoma

...... I have read that people have had problems with non-stock shaped mufflers, like the ARK, that trap pockets of air under the car causing the reverse light panel to flap around when driving at speed.

Been running with my ARK Grip for about 30k now with zero issues. Still have that deep growl like when I got it. For some reason both tips are slightly off center since the initial installation.. Since there's no rubbing it doesn't bother me.

bababooey · 10-19-2016, 04:56 PM

since we are spending your money, ARK. because chrome

inonly · 10-20-2016, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

@zeal86 will make you want the ARK one (if I remember right that's the one he runs)

Oh man that's a beautiful 86!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryoma

maybe I made the flapping part up, I am not sure anymore

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25019

That's very interesting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fang_gt86

Been running with my ARK Grip for about 30k now with zero issues. Still have that deep growl like when I got it. For some reason both tips are slightly off center since the initial installation.. Since there's no rubbing it doesn't bother me.

How's the burnt tip looking now for you? I heard they fade over time.

fang_gt86 · 10-20-2016, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inonly

Oh man that's a beautiful 86!

That's very interesting.

How's the burnt tip looking now for you? I heard they fade over time.

Mine's a daily beater and the tips are dirty so I can't really tell.

View Poll Results: Which Catback Exhaust Between These Two?
MXP SP	4	33.33%
ARK GRIP	8	66.67%
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10-18-2016, 05:19 PM	#1
inonly Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Limited Location: Eastbay, CA Posts: 16 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	MXP SP Catback vs ARK GRIP Catback Exhausts - Which One? Hi guys, I am down to my last two choices for the CBE that I would love to get this Christmas. Basically the main thing is that I am curious if there is an actual advantage in paying the extra $300.00 for the ARK GRIP. I am down with these two because based on a few hours of research I've found out that both of them have no drones and these produce the sound that I am looking for(I've searched and listened to all the catbacks listed on ft86speedfactory and 86speed). Also the burnt tips are beautiful. It looks like the ARK GRIP might have clearance issues if the vehicle gets lowered, BUT it looks so nice lol. To the owners or who owned these CBEs please let me know how you like yours and how long you've had it and any issues encountered. This is my DD car and plan on tracking but not as often as others. Please note I also plan on getting JDL UEL Catted Headers in the future. Thank you in advance for your 2 cents. Here are some pictures: MXP SP Catback ARK GRIP Catback

10-18-2016, 06:27 PM	#3
ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have the MXP as well and it's a nice exhaust. plus, it uses the stock shape that the car was designed for. I have read that people have had problems with non-stock shaped mufflers, like the ARK, that trap pockets of air under the car causing the reverse light panel to flap around when driving at speed. __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

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