Anyone tried ARK DT-S exhaust?

Teerump · 05-28-2019, 09:30 AM

My best friend has an ARK DT-S exhaust on his ‘91 Acura NSX and it sounds amazing. One of the best exhausts I’ve heard, my opinion of course.

I have a Dinan race pipe and Dinan exhaust on my ‘09 M3 with Dinan intake, pulley and Dinan tune. I like my exhaust buy am seriously considering selling it for the ARK. Was wondering if anyone has had it and what their thoughts were on it for the M3. I know it won’t sound exactly the same as his but the very few videos I can find with it on the E92 it sounds pretty darn close.

amrazM · 05-28-2019, 10:20 AM

For one ark doesn’t make an exhaust for this car and two if you think a 4.0L V8 is going to sound anything close to a 3.2L v6 you’re shot mate.

Teerump · 05-28-2019, 09:54 PM

Ark does make an exhaust for the E92 M3..
https://www.velocityfactor.net/2008-...xhaust-system/
https://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/ark...150800695.html
Among other places to get it... and the vids I’ve heard sound pretty close. Was hoping someone with personal experience might have some valuable info..Mate

Senpai · 05-28-2019, 10:11 PM

ARK makes some great products imo and seems like it has a fairly distinct sound compared to others. It probably isn't too popular on this platform given all the other exhausts available in that price range such as akra slip on in the used market or Meisterschaft if new.

For the price though it's not bad considering it's a header back with xpipe and all but it seems like the mufflers will only work with that xpipe and vice versa.

L4ces · 05-29-2019, 01:25 AM

Post links to the videos you've found. I'd like to hear it.

It looks like Ark also sales the AE exhaust too.

Teerump · 05-29-2019, 08:11 AM

Here’s a couple links to YouTube videos.
I can tell you in person on his NSX it sounds awesome. And I know it won’t sound the same on our V8 front engine but it’s a great sound. Not too loud but for normal driving, but great when you get on it.

M3ANMACHINE · 05-29-2019, 06:18 PM

I almost bought one but opted to go with a more well known application for the e9x m3

Teerump · 05-30-2019, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by M3ANMACHINE

I almost bought one but opted to go with a more well known application for the e9x m3

Did you get to hear one in person?

gilberjj · 08-12-2020, 07:52 PM

Super bump. I’m trying to learn more about this system. Does it have 2 cats and 2 resonators, or is it quad resonators?
It’s called a cat-back system.... so I wonder if it bolts up to the primary cats???

Richbot · 08-13-2020, 12:14 PM

The system in that picture must replace everything up to the headers - it has a set of cats in the primary location and what looks like a set back close to where the stock secondaries are, resonators usually don't have the cone-shaped inlet/outlet but they could be

Teerump · 08-17-2020, 08:37 AM

I believe it's 2 cats in the primary and 2 resonators.

gilberjj · 08-19-2020, 01:40 AM

I borrowed these photos from MSPORTWORLD. Gives some more pics in how his looked.

gilberjj · 08-21-2020, 12:23 PM

Any word on if this system drones?

05-28-2019, 09:30 AM	#1
Teerump Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 276 Posts Drives: ‘09 Alpine White E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Shelbyville, IN iTrader: (0)	Anyone tried ARK DT-S exhaust? My best friend has an ARK DT-S exhaust on his ‘91 Acura NSX and it sounds amazing. One of the best exhausts I’ve heard, my opinion of course. I have a Dinan race pipe and Dinan exhaust on my ‘09 M3 with Dinan intake, pulley and Dinan tune. I like my exhaust buy am seriously considering selling it for the ARK. Was wondering if anyone has had it and what their thoughts were on it for the M3. I know it won’t sound exactly the same as his but the very few videos I can find with it on the E92 it sounds pretty darn close.
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amrazM mTekMods 2478 Rep 3,150 Posts Drives: like a granny. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Manhatan iTrader: (1)	For one ark doesn’t make an exhaust for this car and two if you think a 4.0L V8 is going to sound anything close to a 3.2L v6 you’re shot mate.
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05-28-2019, 09:54 PM	#3
Teerump Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 276 Posts Drives: ‘09 Alpine White E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Shelbyville, IN iTrader: (0)	Ark does make an exhaust for the E92 M3.. https://www.velocityfactor.net/2008-...xhaust-system/ https://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/ark...150800695.html Among other places to get it... and the vids I’ve heard sound pretty close. Was hoping someone with personal experience might have some valuable info..Mate
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Senpai Major 521 Rep 1,290 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (13)	ARK makes some great products imo and seems like it has a fairly distinct sound compared to others. It probably isn't too popular on this platform given all the other exhausts available in that price range such as akra slip on in the used market or Meisterschaft if new. For the price though it's not bad considering it's a header back with xpipe and all but it seems like the mufflers will only work with that xpipe and vice versa.
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L4ces Major 362 Rep 1,492 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ - NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	Post links to the videos you've found. I'd like to hear it. It looks like Ark also sales the AE exhaust too.
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Teerump Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 276 Posts Drives: ‘09 Alpine White E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Shelbyville, IN iTrader: (0)	Here’s a couple links to YouTube videos. I can tell you in person on his NSX it sounds awesome. And I know it won’t sound the same on our V8 front engine but it’s a great sound. Not too loud but for normal driving, but great when you get on it.
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08-12-2020, 07:52 PM	#9
gilberjj Second Lieutenant 119 Rep 232 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (2)	Super bump. I’m trying to learn more about this system. Does it have 2 cats and 2 resonators, or is it quad resonators? It’s called a cat-back system.... so I wonder if it bolts up to the primary cats??? Attached Images Last edited by gilberjj; 08-12-2020 at 08:05 PM..
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08-17-2020, 08:37 AM	#11
Teerump Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 276 Posts Drives: ‘09 Alpine White E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Shelbyville, IN iTrader: (0)	I believe it's 2 cats in the primary and 2 resonators.
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08-19-2020, 01:40 AM	#12
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08-21-2020, 12:23 PM	#13
gilberjj Second Lieutenant 119 Rep 232 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (2)	Any word on if this system drones?
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