Ark N-II exhaust

[SIXJAK]

The ARK costs more because as others have said, it's mirror polished 304 SS-the highest quality you can get. Nobody else does this. If you're young and a bit of drone is not an issue, get the N2. If drone is an issue get the DT-S. I have the DT-S and as someone else mentioned I had the SOLO's before. I loved the ARK's but was concerned about drone so I went with SOLO's. Everyone hears frequencies differently and whats bothersome to one person may not be to another. To my ear, the ARK DT-S has less drone than the SOLO Mach X J-Pipe catback.

The fit and finish is simply in another league and you're not going to find a lot of ppl who regret installing them. If you've got the money then just get them. If you're concerned about drone then get the DT-S. You'll love it.

[ben3350]

Originally Posted by SIXJAK

The ARK costs more because as others have said, it's mirror polished 304 SS-the highest quality you can get. Nobody else does this. If you're young and a bit of drone is not an issue, get the N2. If drone is an issue get the DT-S. I have the DT-S and as someone else mentioned I had the SOLO's before. I loved the ARK's but was concerned about drone so I went with SOLO's. Everyone hears frequencies differently and whats bothersome to one person may not be to another. To my ear, the ARK DT-S has less drone than the SOLO Mach X J-Pipe catback.

The fit and finish is simply in another league and you're not going to find a lot of ppl who regret installing them. If you've got the money then just get them. If you're concerned about drone then get the DT-S. You'll love it.

Thanks, I think you've just convinced me to buy an N2. I like that its high quality stainless steel and I want the most aggressive sound possible. I can deal with a bit of drone, hopefully it wont be too bad. But if I can make my v6 sound more like a beast then a little bit of drone wont be a problem.

I don't mind having my girl hear me arrive and leave the house. Which is something that doesn't happen with my stock exhaust

[SIXJAK]

You'll love them. Next to the IPF SC, the ARK catback has been by far my favorite mod and brought me the most happy.

[KMPrenger]

Speaking of the headers, if you are looking for an aggressive tone with "growl" as I like to call it, or you could say some lope (like the V8s tend to have more natural, for instance, the lope they have when idling)....then I'd go for BBKs, OBXs, or Stainless Works. Otherwise, if you want to retain a more smooth sound, but just get louder, go for the ARHs.

I've listened to the LT header videos so many times on here it would make your head spin, and I've compared the ARH headers with other cars with the same or similar exhausts, just different headers. In every case, the ARH doesn't have the same growl and I also feel they give off a bit higher tone. I'm not saying the ARH are not a good quality product....they are and they will increase your power just the same I'd imagine. But for some reason (either their design, or perhaps the size of their primaries) they do not give off the same sound.

For me, my choice would be BBK.

[simt3k]

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Speaking of the headers, if you are looking for an aggressive tone with "growl" as I like to call it, or you could say some lope (like the V8s tend to have more natural, for instance, the lope they have when idling)....then I'd go for BBKs, OBXs, or Stainless Works. Otherwise, if you want to retain a more smooth sound, but just get louder, go for the ARHs.

I've listened to the LT header videos so many times on here it would make your head spin, and I've compared the ARH headers with other cars with the same or similar exhausts, just different headers. In every case, the ARH doesn't have the same growl and I also feel they give off a bit higher tone. I'm not saying the ARH are not a good quality product....they are and they will increase your power just the same I'd imagine. But for some reason (either their design, or perhaps the size of their primaries) they do not give off the same sound.

For me, my choice would be BBK.

Long tubes are the way to go, I have a love hate with my current exhaust set up but I myself might go for an ark set up or make a custom catback exhaust.

[simt3k]

N2 sound great with BBK headers.

[ben3350]

Originally Posted by simt3k

N2 sound great with BBK headers.

that sounds awesome. I would love to get headers down the road when it fits my budget

[SIXJAK]

Love those vids. Along with Rene's parking lot burnout video and Smoke1's DT-S vids I decided to make the switch from SOLO's to ARK's.

[ben3350]

I love the agressive tone of the n2 especially during WOT. its so mean

[ARK Performance]

Like everyone has been saying, get the DT-S for less drone and the N-II for a more aggressive setup. The DT-S seems to go well with LTH's too. I'm sure you will be happy with either system though
Please give me a call at 909-590-1275 if you have any questions. We do give special pricing for Camaro5 members as well!

-Kevin

[Gman5001]

I got the n-II on my v-6 and I love it. Sounds so nice.
http://youtu.be/RwswdXI2PRc
I have some shots inside the car and outside. There really isn't a drone that is noticeable

[Yellow_Glide]

ARH and DT-S on mine. I researched header and exhaust combos for almost a year - wanted sound and performance since there were lots of mods goin to be done. Yes it's pricey but quality of the exhaust is worth every penny.

[AKA-51]

its just a matter taste ...for me this exhaust makes the car sound like a v-6.....for most v-6 owners are looking for the v-8 sound....

[Gman5001]

Originally Posted by AKA-51

its just a matter taste ...for me this exhaust makes the car sound like a v-6.....for most v-6 owners are looking for the v-8 sound....

Yea I know exactly what you mean. And that's why I bought it since I liked the v6 sound and there is no way to make it a v8 nosie