I just got finished putting on my Grip V2 exhaust and I drove the coupe around for a short bit and noticed a few things. It is somewhat droney anywhere below 3k (not really a problem, just wondering if it is supposed to quiet down over time?). Also if I press down the pedal more than halfway (fairly hard acceleration) I get a nasty squealing noise (goes away somewhere after 5k). Sounds something similar to dry belt, the only thing is I never noticed this before the exhaust install, and the stock exhaust was definitely quieter. Also I can slightly hear the squeal (very briefly) when sitting and in neutral and reving, however driving is where I can hear it for a longer period of time.
EDIT: After further testing I believe it is a belt. Exhaust sounds great.
EDIT: This is the non clearance version.
EDIT: After further testing I believe it is a belt. Exhaust sounds great.
EDIT: This is the non clearance version.
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Post a vid of it if you can. Is this one of the clearance exhaust from ARK?
No its the regular, non clearance one. You really have to be in the car (driving) to hear the squeal.
I can get the squeal pretty much in every gear but first, so long as the pedal is almost to the floor. (60-80% throttle)
I can get the squeal pretty much in every gear but first, so long as the pedal is almost to the floor. (60-80% throttle)
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Re-check to make sure there are no leaks. I didn't tighten one bolt on the cat and it was a lot louder in the front and raspy. After securing/checking all bolts, the Ark sounds great.
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^^^this...also check for exhaust leaks. It happens where the weld isnt the greatest and the added pressure causes it to crack.
I think it's a belt. I went back under the car today, rechecked all the bolts. Then I realized it had been 70* outside and I was running the car with the air off for the first time in a couple months. I tried to hear the squeal and I couldn't.
On your install was your mid pipe flange hitting against the 3rd member? mine was but I adjusted it today and now it's sitting about 1/8" away.
On your install was your mid pipe flange hitting against the 3rd member? mine was but I adjusted it today and now it's sitting about 1/8" away.