ARK GRiP Exhaust Review

[UnOvertime]

The first time we bolted everything completely flush and were rushed on time. When my friend aligned them correctly we loosened the bolts and he changed the position on the hangers and made sure everything was centered in the cutouts and tips equal distance out and bolted them in the exact position they sat. We have no exhaust leaks so everything is correct. We also had more clearance with the ramps the second time so that helped.

[Ironsquid]

Originally Posted by SmsAlSuwaidi

Just a tip for you guys, the ARK grip always tends to have some clearance issues, even at stock height sometimes. If you decide on going lower the sagging canisters are going to scrape all over the place ,but i have to agree its a great quality product from a great company !

Congratz

Yeah I don't think there will be "sagging" issues. Be careful when you use words like "always" when it's obviously not true, people will tend to question your credibility.

Just a tip for you.

[Propaganda]

I have the Grip catback with the Ark front pipe and a JDL overpipe. Couldn't be happier. I've had the catback since ~November and the Front pipe since ~December. Loved the sound and always get compliments on it. The change in sound from the overpipe was negligible, I think. Happy with quality, but it looks like my front pipe (only that) is starting to get a little brownish compared to the mid and axleback section.

As far as clearance, I'm lowered almost 1.75". I want to say its on the end closer to 1.6".... I do rub the flange connecting the mid to the axleback section. In some cases I rub the resonator on the midpipe. I'm always super careful about angles of approach and how the exhaust was lined up (I've taken it off several times). I only scrape on large speed bumps. The bottom of the flange is somewhere between 3-4" off the ground, if that helps for reference.

In regards to weight or performance gains... not a huge factor to me (though more is always nice )... I want to swap out my intake, is all I will say. I autocross with it, and although it may not be the best performer (weight and gains considered, here), but damn it sounds good, haha.

If you are considering the Ark grip at all, I highly recommend it.

[RT87]

Originally Posted by 20valvewynn83

Yeah that sucks and on Monday when I was at ARK they told me they had no interest in making a test pipe for the auto.

Next time you're there would you mind asking if they're planning on releasing a catted front pipe? And if a header is in the works? I emailed them over a week ago but never got a reply

Thanks!