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Old 10-10-14, 11:45 PM
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Default ARK grip midpipe or Invidia midpipe ?

Hi guys .

I have a RWD is350 f sport and I want a bit more bhp and sound note from the exhust without changing the factory axelback.
in short term " i want it to sound better and look like stook"

What do you guys recommend?
Old 10-11-14, 06:03 AM
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I have heard the mid pipe swap is a good way to get some more with the Invidia. Do not know of this first hand...
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Interesting! I was looking into some exhaust systems to add some more grow but I like you prefer the stock look.
Is it a direct swap if you change the mid pipes only? What kind of power gains would that give you if any?
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gains are minimal at peak HP and TQ, however the gains prior to the 4,000rpm power bump is as high as 20ft/tq, so that should be noticable in daily driving...tannabe has dyno results from the 2G is350 if you google is350 midpipe dyno.

the sound is good on the 2g is, im sure itll be similar on the 3g. I may do the invidia ($425 via Google shopping) or have a local shop just weld in pipes for cheaper.
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How would this affect gas mileage if at all? Anyone know?
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Is the invidia mid pipe a direct replacement tho? I assume the car will get a bit louder?
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Originally Posted by Loe
gains are minimal at peak HP and TQ, however the gains prior to the 4,000rpm power bump is as high as 20ft/tq, so that should be noticable in daily driving...tannabe has dyno results from the 2G is350 if you google is350 midpipe dyno.

the sound is good on the 2g is, im sure itll be similar on the 3g. I may do the invidia ($425 via Google shopping) or have a local shop just weld in pipes for cheaper.
How you get this deal? Best deal i found on google shopping is $495 shipped
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Originally Posted by Loe
gains are minimal at peak HP and TQ, however the gains prior to the 4,000rpm power bump is as high as 20ft/tq, so that should be noticable in daily driving...tannabe has dyno results from the 2G is350 if you google is350 midpipe dyno.

the sound is good on the 2g is, im sure itll be similar on the 3g. I may do the invidia ($425 via Google shopping) or have a local shop just weld in pipes for cheaper.
couldn't find a price less than ebay with 525$ for invidia midpipe

i'll take it and when I install it I'll send you guys a video clip.
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Originally Posted by gpxluke
How you get this deal? Best deal i found on google shopping is $495 shipped
Im thinking that is correct. I was no longer able to find the $425 deal.
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I have an Ark Grip Midpipe for sale if anyone is interested.
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Originally Posted by Alvhemist
I have an Ark Grip Midpipe for sale if anyone is interested.
For AWD or RWD?

Last edited by AtomicAWD; 01-28-19 at 04:36 PM. Reason: NM, I see you have RWD...
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Originally Posted by AtomicAWD
For AWD or RWD?
It's for RWD
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Originally Posted by AtomicAWD
For AWD or RWD?
Just a question out of curiousity, is the ark grip exhaust made differently for AWD or RWD?
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Originally Posted by Alvhemist
Just a question out of curiousity, is the ark grip exhaust made differently for AWD or RWD?
Yes, the driver's side has to make a small detour near the front. It can be retro-fitted, but better to just get the right one in the first place.
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Originally Posted by Alvhemist
It's for RWD
Im interested.
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