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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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MXP or ARK or HKS

hey guys newb question but im having a really hard time figuring out which of these exhaust i want. I did my research and they all sound really good in different ways so i just wanted to see people's opinions on which one i should get? which one produces the most power? which one is the loudest? exotic? Mean sounding? etc I just wanted some opinions and feedbacks on which exhaust to get? thanks guys!
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Not really sure which one produces the most power. I like all three exhausts they all sound great. I personally have the MXP and i think it sounds more exotic than the ARK and the HKS. In terms of loudest...I think MXP and ARK are louder than the HKS. As to which one sounds mean, I'd say the ARK sounds the meanest.

I think they're all great sounding exhausts, it might just come down to how much you're willing to spend.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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i have the ARK on my car but i love the sounds of the MXP
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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Ark ftw!
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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Ive got the HKS Hi-power and love it
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 01:41 AM
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so mxp is exotic sounding???
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 01:46 AM
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HKS is not loud at all.. perfect for daily driving imo
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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MXP has the best sound between the ARK and MXP. Never heard the HKS.

The MXP has such an addicting tone. It's pure bliss. Really quiet during daily driving, but it'll wail when you open it up.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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In order to avoid the "I have xyz exhaust and it sounds the best, you should get it", I think it might be helpful to hear from those that have owned more than 1 of those exhausts so have a fair comparison.

I have owned 2, heard all 3 in person before.

MXP is intoxicating.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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Hands down ARK sounds the best IMO. Here is a quick comparison of the stock to the ARK grip exhaust..

YouTube - Infiniti G37 Coupe Factory Stock OEM Exhaust Vs. ARK GRIP Exhaust Sound Clip
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Samurai
Hands down ARK sounds the best IMO. Here is a quick comparison of the stock to the ARK grip exhaust..

YouTube - Infiniti G37 Coupe Factory Stock OEM Exhaust Vs. ARK GRIP Exhaust Sound Clip

Check out 1:35, is ARK stuffing their exhausts with paper? lol
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jamesshifflett
Ive got the HKS Hi-power and love it

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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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Ive had the MXP and it sounds amazing for cats or hi flow cats. DO not I repeat DO not install test pipes with the MXP . It gets really raspy and high pictched. The only good thing abut it with TPS is on down shifts it sounds like a F1 car. I now have Fast Intentions with TPs and it sounds amazing and agressive. Sorry if this isnt what you wanted but I have owned 1 so... Also dont listen to videos that all they give you is reving . You want to hear what the exhaust sounds like under load with the car moving.

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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 12:41 AM
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ok so mxp is not the way to go with test pipes?
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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NO not at all with the MXP. Way to high pitched and raspy. Ive got a few videos up on youtube of the set up. It didnt matter that I switched brands of TPS either. Sounded the same with both brands. Something with the resonators and all the extra flow of TPS.
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