Another exhaust question

[Bdavid1122]

I'm stuck between the ark Grip catback and the MBRP Pro both with the ark secondary downpipes
The ark system seems a little lower in pitch, but I know the mbrp is a very popular choice for people.
Anyone have any personal experience with both systems?
Also looking for the best place to purchase.

 

[Blueangel]

No experience with Ark, only MBRP pro. Had it on for a year and love it with no regrets. Wouldn’t choose another. I heard with Ark grip though the tips don’t align properly through the channels. Just something to keep in mind.
Purchased through K8 store. I like Summit racing too since they supply estimated ship dates. May have another sale end of this month.

 

[Bdavid1122]

No experience with Ark, only MBRP pro. Had it on for a year and love it with no regrets. Wouldn’t choose another. I heard with Ark grip though the tips don’t align properly through the channels. Just something to keep in mind.
Purchased through K8 store. I like Summit racing too since they supply estimated ship dates. May have another sale end of this month.

Ya I seen that about the ark tips right after posting this post..... I don't suppose it would be very hard for any muffler shop to fix.... But it is a bummer considering how much that exhaust is.

 

[87and66]

MBRP doesn't seem to mesh well with downpipes. I've seen a few others with the same complaint as me. I tried it, and there was a very loud, tinny buzzing noise that you just cant get rid of. As I always tell people, it made the car sound like a clapped out civic. I have the aluminized steel version, but I don't think it matters. Keep that in mind

 

[Bdavid1122]

MBRP doesn't seem to mesh well with downpipes. I've seen a few others with the same complaint as me. I tried it, and there was a very loud, tinny buzzing noise that you just cant get rid of. As I always tell people, it made the car sound like a clapped out civic. I have the aluminized steel version, but I don't think it matters. Keep that in mind

That's exactly what I'm trying to avoid. Have you heard anything about the full ark system sounding bad?

 

[87and66]

That's exactly what I'm trying to avoid. Have you heard anything about the full ark system sounding bad?

I have not. But I’ve never looked into it

 

[AtomicGTL]

MBRP

 

[Oglar100]

MBRP doesn't seem to mesh well with downpipes. I've seen a few others with the same complaint as me. I tried it, and there was a very loud, tinny buzzing noise that you just cant get rid of. As I always tell people, it made the car sound like a clapped out civic. I have the aluminized steel version, but I don't think it matters. Keep that in mind

Thats my issue I have IMR catless downpipes to Ark Secondarys with MBRP Stainless. I get a god awful tinny sound at 2k rpm to 3k rpms. I was told a small oval resonator might fix it. Did you end up swapping yours out at all?

 

[87and66]

Thats my issue I have IMR catless downpipes to Ark Secondarys with MBRP Stainless. I get a god awful tinny sound at 2k rpm to 3k rpms. I was told a small oval resonator might fix it. Did you end up swapping yours out at all?

I went back to stock downpipes

 

[Boogetsbizzy]

I had that tinny sound with the mbrp and ark downpipes. I got my mechanic to do another tighten of all the bolts and it’s gone now. It made a huge difference once that was done.

 

[87and66]

I had that tinny sound with the mbrp and ark downpipes. I got my mechanic to do another tighten of all the bolts and it’s gone now. It made a huge difference once that was done.

I tried that. Even used an impact. Didn’t work. But I’m glad it worked for you and you can enjoy the setup. It sounded great when it wasn’t buzzing

 

[Aarvix]

I have the Quicksilver silenced midpipes and I don't have any more rasp than I did with stock mids.

I don't think they make them anymore, but I imagine adding some small resonators to the MBRB X-pipe section would have the same effect.

 

[Daniel @ K8 Stinger Store]

The Ark Grip Catback for the 3.3T paired with secondary downpipes is one of the best sounding exhaust options in my opinion. I think it sounds deep, aggressive and sporty without being overly raspy or obnoxious.

The MBRP Catback Exhaust is a good option but I don't feel like it's as refined as the Ark Grip Catbackack Exhaust.

Whichever one you choose to go with, let me know and I can set you up with a discount on your order!

 

[Oglar100]

I have the Quicksilver silenced midpipes and I don't have any more rasp than I did with stock mids.

I don't think they make them anymore, but I imagine adding some small resonators to the MBRB X-pipe section would have the same effect.

I was thinking of trying that.