We just recently received our first batch of the new ARK DT-X exhaust system for the NSX. The ARK DT-X system is ARK's new quad tip model that uses two double wall exhaust tips per side.
construction
The unit features a thick gauge full stainless steel T304 construction with two long length resonator tubes that are encapsulated in a single muffler canister. The overall length of the canister is very similar to the DT-S system. However, this system has a single canister rather that two separate canisters which cuts down on sound volume and increases smoothness by allowing the exhaust pulses to cancel each other out in the single chamber. The sound it produces is similar to the DT-S system, but is slightly quieter and smoother. The exhaust, like the DT-S, is then fully polished. ARK went a step further and includes gaskets and new mounting hardware if your factory gaskets and hardware are worn. I'm very impressed by the overall quality, fitment, sound, weight savings, and most importantly price of this unit.
2002 rear valence
I know many people have been asking if this exhaust will fit in the 02+ rear valence. Unfortunately, it rubs on both side which would cause the plastic valence to melt. ARK may in the future produce a different tip style for these customers however, this likely would not happen this year.
tips
ARK produced several prototypes to get the fitment of the tips nicely tucked up into the rear valence giving the system once installed a very nice finished look. The tip design is very similar to Tubi, however, the system has much better quality, and in my opinion sounds much better. All this for a fraction of the price. The tips are fully polished along with the rest of the exhaust and feature a laser marked ARK logo.
weight & fitment
This exhaust weighs it at roughly the same weight as the DT-S system (25.5 lbs) which translates to a nice 18.5lb weight savings over stock. The system bolts right in with out issues and is, in our experience, one of the best fitting exhausts for the NSX.
Pricing (MSRP):
ARK DT-S:
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/exhaust_airflow_products/NSX/ARK/DT-S/
ARK Performance DT-S Exhaust System: $1150.00 (NSX, 1991-96)
ARK Performance DT-S Exhaust System: $1339.00 (NSX, 1991-2005)
ARK DT-X:
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/exhaust_airflow_products/NSX/ARK/DT-S/
ARK Performance DT-X Exhaust System: $1350.00 (NSX, 1991-96)
ARK Performance DT-X Exhaust System: $1539.00 (NSX, 1997-01)
The new DT-X system nicely rounds out ARK's line of exhausts offering two systems with dual or quad tips and two slightly different sound levels both at attractive pricing.
We've updated our exhaust comparison sheet which is a great place to start out to compare the different exhausts available:
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/sos_resource/FAQs/NSX/eap/exhaust_comparison/
Please find photos of this new exhaust below, and sound clips directly on the DT-X web page (I'm sorry for the somewhat poor quality of the video).
cheers,
-- Chris
construction
The unit features a thick gauge full stainless steel T304 construction with two long length resonator tubes that are encapsulated in a single muffler canister. The overall length of the canister is very similar to the DT-S system. However, this system has a single canister rather that two separate canisters which cuts down on sound volume and increases smoothness by allowing the exhaust pulses to cancel each other out in the single chamber. The sound it produces is similar to the DT-S system, but is slightly quieter and smoother. The exhaust, like the DT-S, is then fully polished. ARK went a step further and includes gaskets and new mounting hardware if your factory gaskets and hardware are worn. I'm very impressed by the overall quality, fitment, sound, weight savings, and most importantly price of this unit.
2002 rear valence
I know many people have been asking if this exhaust will fit in the 02+ rear valence. Unfortunately, it rubs on both side which would cause the plastic valence to melt. ARK may in the future produce a different tip style for these customers however, this likely would not happen this year.
tips
ARK produced several prototypes to get the fitment of the tips nicely tucked up into the rear valence giving the system once installed a very nice finished look. The tip design is very similar to Tubi, however, the system has much better quality, and in my opinion sounds much better. All this for a fraction of the price. The tips are fully polished along with the rest of the exhaust and feature a laser marked ARK logo.
weight & fitment
This exhaust weighs it at roughly the same weight as the DT-S system (25.5 lbs) which translates to a nice 18.5lb weight savings over stock. The system bolts right in with out issues and is, in our experience, one of the best fitting exhausts for the NSX.
Pricing (MSRP):
ARK DT-S:
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/exhaust_airflow_products/NSX/ARK/DT-S/
ARK Performance DT-S Exhaust System: $1150.00 (NSX, 1991-96)
ARK Performance DT-S Exhaust System: $1339.00 (NSX, 1991-2005)
ARK DT-X:
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/exhaust_airflow_products/NSX/ARK/DT-S/
ARK Performance DT-X Exhaust System: $1350.00 (NSX, 1991-96)
ARK Performance DT-X Exhaust System: $1539.00 (NSX, 1997-01)
The new DT-X system nicely rounds out ARK's line of exhausts offering two systems with dual or quad tips and two slightly different sound levels both at attractive pricing.
We've updated our exhaust comparison sheet which is a great place to start out to compare the different exhausts available:
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/sos_resource/FAQs/NSX/eap/exhaust_comparison/
Please find photos of this new exhaust below, and sound clips directly on the DT-X web page (I'm sorry for the somewhat poor quality of the video).
cheers,
-- Chris
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