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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 09:52 PM
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Really want a new exhaust, there is a Magnaflow and this Ark on ebay, should I pull the trigger or save for a Corsa system ?
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 10:16 PM
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I would wait for the Corsa, I love my touring with 3.5 pro tips.
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Never heard of it
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 10:57 PM
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I opted for the Magnaflows. Really like the 60's musclecar sound. WOT is awesome with major Perma-grin. Slight resonance at 1500 cruise but not so bad. Can drop down to 5th or do 80 MPH Never heard of Ark other than Noah's boat Good luck on your choice
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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 03:51 AM
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Thanks for the input, believe I like the Corsa touring best, even though the Magnaflow price is really cheap, does the Corsa X pipe help with the touring system or is it a waste of cash ? This is a link to the ARK, they guarantee the best sound or so they say, looks like they are mainly Japanese/Korean tuners.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW

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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 07:48 AM
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really depends on the sound you want.you want euro,buy corsa.you want deep,rumble kind of thing,buy borla or b n b.etc.etc.good luck.p.s.there was on thread on the forum the other day w/a link to ls1.com somewhere that had the sounds of just about every popular exhaust on it.
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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 08:29 AM
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Look at the pictures on Ebay. This is probably the best picture they could produce and the tips are way out of wack. I have the Corsa Indy w/ X pipe and love it. The Corsa is a quality unit.
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I have a nearly new Corsa Indy exhaust with Daytona Tips I am about to sell for $600. If you are interested drop me a PM. You can hear it here. Corsa Indy's

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I got ARK exhaust on ebay. It was fantastic experience with Ark service & product. It does not sound like horn... it is great sound decibel level. And shinny mirror polished. Most Ebay members not a physical store... but ARK is existing company in Calif. I may post some picture near future... good Luck

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Originally Posted by ostmark
Really want a new exhaust, there is a Magnaflow and this Ark on ebay, should I pull the trigger or save for a Corsa system ?
i have the magnaflow complete system with cross over pipe for 1300. shipped. the box hasn't been open yet. i take mr visa also.......

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Originally Posted by Scott007
I got ARK exhaust on ebay. It was fantastic experience with Ark service & product. It does not sound like horn... it is great sound decibel level. And shinny mirror polished. Most Ebay members not a physical store... but ARK is existing company in Calif. I may post some picture near future... good Luck

Check a site & About us section
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I just ordered my ARK system this week, I can't wait for it to arrive. It looks beatifull in the ad (polished SS)....and I hope your right about the tone. I'm just looking for that right "note", nothing deafening. Thanks for sharing your info Scott.
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Anodized_C5
I just ordered my ARK system this week, I can't wait for it to arrive. It looks beatifull in the ad (polished SS)....and I hope your right about the tone. I'm just looking for that right "note", nothing deafening. Thanks for sharing your info Scott.
Good luck to you bro...

Now, we have 3 members with ARK exhaust system...

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ark has nice stuff.......i installed a ti cat back system on a tiberon the day. fit good, look good and sounded great. the price for the ti was really cheep compared to other companys that sell them. i would like to hear a wave file of the ark system on a vette........
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Originally Posted by ostmark
Really want a new exhaust, there is a Magnaflow and this Ark on ebay, should I pull the trigger or save for a Corsa system ?
Can't speak about the Corsa, but in my opinion, the MagnaFlow is too quiet, very little resonance, but no sound either.

My preference is Borla, resonates, but super sound!!

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Originally Posted by myblackC5
ark has nice stuff.......i installed a ti cat back system on a tiberon the day. fit good, look good and sounded great. the price for the ti was really cheep compared to other companys that sell them. i would like to hear a wave file of the ark system on a vette........
tiberon system??
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Had a set of Borla Stinger Quad ovals installed this weekend at the Eckler show. Love them......Great sound at idle and screamin' at wot.
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