ARK performance Grip exhaust

[TRBO2NR]

Originally Posted by 20valvewynn83

my ebay link has the video of my car with the test pipe on the grip exhaust

Did the exhaust note get noticeably louder when you installed the test pipe? I am wondering which will wake it up more, a test pipe or an intake? I may end up getting both in the end, but just curious what other users have found that have already done this.

I think I will be ordering the test pipe, it is on sale right now at ARK! =) I would post the price, but not sure if I am supposed to.

[OZ-BRZ]

For sure the ARK is the coolest system I've ever seen

[TRBO2NR]

Test pipe ordered! I will try to get before and after videos if nobody beats me to it.

[OZ-BRZ]

why not make a full 3" system with electronic waste gate for full race flow like the Boss 302 uses.

[20valvewynn83]

Originally Posted by TRBO2NR

Did the exhaust note get noticeably louder when you installed the test pipe? I am wondering which will wake it up more, a test pipe or an intake? I may end up getting both in the end, but just curious what other users have found that have already done this.

I think I will be ordering the test pipe, it is on sale right now at ARK! =) I would post the price, but not sure if I am supposed to.

During normal driving no noticeable difference but on sports driving its very noticeable. I had my Zeta silicon tube and high flow filter installed before hand. Not too noticeable from exhaust but louder from intake deepness. Overall I get complements all the time.

[TRBO2NR]

Alright, sorry for the delay, but as promised here is the Grip exhaust video's I promised. The first video is with only the grip exhaust, no intake or anything. The second video is with the Grip exhaust and the Ark test pipe. You can read my overall opinions and experience in the video details. Any further questions, just ask.

Without test pipe

With test pipe

[Propaganda]

Originally Posted by TRBO2NR

videos

Whoops, I completely forgot to do those, been tied up with work and drama... Now I know what my car sounds like from outside. Lol

I also laughed because we both have a white fr-s, same exhaust, and a similar hair cut.

[TRBO2NR]

Ha ha! Yeah, keep in mind that these videos were taken with a point and shoot camera from about 10 feet behind in an alley. I don't think the exhaust actually sounds raspy like it did with the test pipe, it may have just been a bit loud for the camera's microphone. It gives you a general idea of the volume/tone change. Overall, I like it MUCH better with the test pipe as the exhaust alone was almost silent from the drivers seat. It is still nice and quiet in 6th on the freeways at 60-80 mph.

[Invalid]

After owning this exhaust for about 2 months. Everyone that rode in my car approves. Even the girlfriend..

[Danny]

How does the test pipe affect thee exhaust in terms of sound?

[Invalid]

The tone actually mellowed out after breaking this exhaust in. It also seems quieter. Still no drone, no rattle, no leaks, no issues. Only get compliments

[arleewa]

Are there any dynos on this thing? Maybe some specifics on weight? It looks beastly, but they're asking for a LOT of money without putting up any numbers..just my 2cents..Other than that I say congrats on the purchases, it sounds mean in these vids!

[usptwins]

+2 for dyno results... List of mods and gear, along with the dyno type please.

Btw, I also love the look and sounds of the ARK exhaust. Now to hear what it sounds like with an UEL header

[Canyoncarver]

Originally Posted by 20valvewynn83

Not sure about the weight only because ARK performance put it on my car. Can't see it weighing too much considering the guy was walking over with the box by himself without looking like he was struggling (the box had all the cat back parts and test pipe). The weight didn't matter to me; all I cared about was the feeling and sound it produced.

Wow ..didnt matter?