2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport ARK PERFORMANCE Exhaust (STOCK VS AFTERMARKET)

This is a quick video of my 2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport RWD with the ARK Performance Exhaust. I have some before and after video of the sound difference, with some revving, and as well a few fly-bys.

[@whxsalan4338]

Here's a video of the exhaust with fly-bys, and POV driving: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaSWf5hmlpZ0hNE

[@jonathanbarragan4726]

Ark exhaust definitely doesn’t disappoint 🔥🔥

[@whxsalan4338]

yes sir

[@phade2990]

Just picked up my IS…white/red too….thanks for the clip. Was looking at the F sport performance exhaust, but this one looks and sounds better.

[@whxsalan4338]

Hope you enojy the car. Yeah this exhaust is a bit better than the f sport exhaust, but the only thing is that its out of stock

[@weldingjunkie]

What year did you get? I got a 21 f sport and the exhaust sounds sick

[@whxsalan4338]

@@weldingjunkie same year as you 2021 lexus is 350 f sport rwd

[@jeremyflores2456]

Is this street legal?

[@whxsalan4338]

@@jeremyflores2456 depending on your local cops i guess, its not too loud, but its loud of enough for people to notice its not stock lol

[@ehhddee]

Great job on the exhaust kid. Just got the Remark for my son's 2021 lexus is 350 f sport. Axle back muffler delete and very affordable. If he likes the sound and can handle a bit of drone he will probably end up getting the Arc exhaust. Always nice to have videos to compare. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy ur sweet ride.

[@whxsalan4338]

thank you sir for the kind words, I really appreciate it. But the ark exhaust is great, sometimes you get causal pops when on deceleration like around 3.5k rpm range. How is his exhaust setup? is it droney? or raspy? if you dont mind me asking

[@whxsalan4338]

Here's a video of the exhaust, if you want to check it out :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaSWf5hmlpZ0hNE

[@paulpham3595]

hey i was wondering if he liked the remark exhaust, I was thinking about getting one for my 2023 is 350 f sport. is there droning and is it noticeable? also any regrets? would you reccomend for a first time buyer?

[@Pislik870]

@@paulpham3595 The Remark exhaust has some noticable drone at the 2.4k-3k RPM region, judging by videos I've seen online.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Opens up that v6 sound. Now to hear the induction sound.

[@Gentle1111]

Man thank you for posting that. Love it. so amazing listening to it on my Bose ultra sound bar with surround speakers and bass 500 module 😂😂

[@ogarciayt]

What option is this one? Resonated or Catted? Thanks!

[@bronxtaskforce01]

Sounds so freaking awesome. Any drone inside the vehicle? It would be nice to do a clip on the inside of the vehicle.

[@SlimeyyRich]

hey love the exhaust. did you go with resonated and catted front pipes?

[@Tortoise168]

very nice exhaust, I like those carbon fiber tips, wish it is not that pricy.

[@sunexia4252]

What’s the difference between the catted and Resonated versions on there website?

[@VictorFlores-fc7pb]

You ever figure it out ?

[@sunexia4252]

@@VictorFlores-fc7pb I believe it’s either 1 or the other and not worth. So you can either only have cat or resonator. I think I would go with the cat because if I need resonator I could always just slap on some vibrant

[@VictorFlores-fc7pb]

@@sunexia4252 I see bro thanks 🙏🏽

[@SayonBiz]

This sounds beautiful. Hopefully they are no drones. I'm still very noob at tuning and all. I'm planning on buying the new 2021 IS350 F sport and wishing to make the exhaust sound bass-ier and better. What would be your recommendation?

[@whxsalan4338]

there some drone during 2-3k rpms, but when passed that it goes away. I always drive in sport mode which helps with the drone, because the rpms in sport mode is usually higher. I feel every exhaust that is made for this car will cause some drone, unless you get a bigger resonator. which will help with the drone. I say, save up, and get a cat back exhaust. dont do an axle back. Nothing wrong with an axle back, but to me the money is not worth it. Get the ark performance exhaust, which is what I have, they start doing pre ordering in late October.

[@SayonBiz]

@@whxsalan4338 thanks a ton lot mate! Really appreciate it a lot❤️❤️ Keep posting more videos of the car.

[@whxsalan4338]

@@SayonBiz thank you, and will do. just need more ideas of what to post lol

[@Mr.Helper.]

@@whxsalan4338 how much was it ?

[@VictorFlores-fc7pb]

What’s the diameter size of the pipe? I know Ark says 2.5in but I hope it’s ID and not the OD

[@ainsleyjohnson4377]

Bro sounds good, the echoes of the ark is a surround sounds.

[@whxsalan4338]

thank you, and yeah maybe, but inside the cabin is a bit droney. It something that you can live with, if you drive in sport mode. i love how it sounds, but it could be a but better, but its cool lol.

[@whxsalan4338]

Here's a video of the exhaust, if you want to check it out :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaSWf5hmlpZ0hNE

[@The_Invincible_Mikey]

Hey man I have a few questions about the cosmetics you’ve done to your car. I have a 23 and was hoping you could help me with your wheel specs and everything. I would much appreciate it! Much love man!

[@user-or4zm5py3h]

Does it matter, sound much if you get catted vs resonated front pipes?

[@ARKPERFORMANCEMedia]

Nice exhaust!!

[@whxsalan4338]

Haha thank you, got it from you guys and installed at your warehouse too. Love it

[@VictorFlores-fc7pb]

ARK what is the ID of this system?

[@itsjust_DLo]

Is this with the resonated or catted option?

[@everardoleon4256]

Will this work on the rwd model ? Page says awd model is there a difference in installing it ??

[@user-sc4yt8ew7n]

Does the new IS500 have opf on them? Or any filter than ruins the sound of the car

[@whxsalan4338]

hmmm i am not too sure about that. Im sure they will have larger mufflers to quiet the v8 down a bit, but that is something i do not know lol

[@edwin97a]

Awesome! Greetings from Canada.

[@wildvenom2588]

Do you have the resonated or catted front pipes?

[@ogarciayt]

I want to know also what option it is???

[@vincentgutierrez8653]

Sup bro. Nice video and exhaust you got. Was wondering do you live in Cali.. so far no tickets for loud noise exhaust?

[@whxsalan4338]

Yessir, socal. Just depends how you drive it i guess,. But yeah one year later we still good lol

[@usmanishtiaq9518]

Is it catted or resonated?

[@TheJosephy0021]

Did your check engine light come on after this install?

[@whxsalan4338]

No sir, it did not :)

[@Seifer007]

@@whxsalan4338 hi just wondering how it’s been since? Still no check engine light? Or any issues you’ve noticed since? Thanks for uploading this btw! Super helpful for all of us trying to mod :)

[@whxsalan4338]

@@Seifer007 sorry for the late reply, but so far so great. no CEL and the car seems all normal

[@Seifer007]

@@whxsalan4338 that’s great thank you!

[@onefm1]

No CEL issues?

[@alanbriers3175]

Very nice , crisp note

[@whxsalan4338]

thank you

[@nawafaao786]

do you get a lot of drone while you're cruising?

[@whxsalan4338]

it does have a muffler and it has the side chamber too, to help the drone, But theres still drone in the car around 2-3k rpms

[@slykidd8084]

Do you what happen to know whats the part number for it?

[@whxsalan4338]

arkperformance.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=116&product_id=470

[@adrianlatifeci2324]

Is it the resonated or catted Version ?????

[@ICONIC_WOTB]

Would the 350 and 300 sound the same?

[@Moose-yl2wk]

sounds great, looking at it for my 2022 is350 fsport, will the 21 ark exhaust fit the 22?

[@whxsalan4338]

im sure it would fit, nothing had change between 2021 and 2022. But i would ask ark to make sure. give them a call

[@Moose-yl2wk]

@@whxsalan4338 ok thank you !

[@loverboi115]

can you drop the link to where you bought them 🥺🥺

[@whxsalan4338]

arkperformance.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=116&product_id=470

[@user-nt5qu9vh4s]

hello does it drone?

[@jacksonliu9090]

Is this resonated or catted? I am preparing to purchase and look forward to your reply :)

[@VictorFlores-fc7pb]

You ever do it ?

[@jacobwang6404]

🔥🔥🔥dope vid bro

[@whxsalan4338]

thank you, I appreciate it :)

[@davidortega1219]

Have you got any check engine lights after you installed the exhaust?

[@onefm1]

I did on my 2023 IS350. Dealer says they can't turn it off unless they re-install OEM for $5K.

[@acobos0014]

Nice. Been looking into it. Is there any drone in the cabin? Also will it void the warranty?

[@whxsalan4338]

Yes there is drone. It very droney around 2-3k rpm range. Like if you have keys in the cup holder they will rattle. But once you pass that band width you should be fine. Just when on the freeway in 8th gear is kinda troll, Droney. But if you drive in sport mode, they drone is less, because the band width is higher over 3k, But im sure it wont void warranty because it from the cat back. Did not touch the primary cats. So you should be good.

[@whxsalan4338]

Here's a video of the exhaust, if you want to check it out :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaSWf5hmlpZ0hNE

[@PreparationdobleH]

How much was it, where did you bought?

[@whxsalan4338]

it was maybe 2,200 i think i dont remember i got it on sale and off the ark performance .com

[@OGBastard1337]

Where did you order the exhaust?

[@whxsalan4338]

ark performance

[@Iamsa1121]

I have the Same IS 350 with AWD DHP. Would you recommend going with ARK performance Exhaust or Magnaflow?

[@tv321123]

According to RR racing, ARK is the current best.

[@Iamsa1121]

@@tv321123 Thx. I ordered Apexi axle back after doing my research.

[@tv321123]

@@Iamsa1121 Nice!, Can't exactly go wrong with Apexi.

[@LoLPhuocDat]

sweet post man. Done at all?

[@gilbertoalvarado3162]

Where can I find this?

[@whxsalan4338]

ark performance

[@cm5_tech]

is the car still legal after the exhaust

[@whxsalan4338]

define legal lol but ithink its fine, just depends on your local cops i guess

[@zukoh4494]

Sounds nice, can you make another video with more fly-bys ?

[@whxsalan4338]

Yeah I can. Let me ask one of my homies to see if hes down to help record lol.

[@whxsalan4338]

Here's a video of the exhaust, if you want to check it out :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaSWf5hmlpZ0hNE

[@TheLexusIS250Dude]

nice video thank you for sharing

[@timothytadrous6740]

Any pops?? On a usual??

[@Ryan_Panuska]

Link to the exhaust?

[@whxsalan4338]

It looks like they are currently out of stock, but I will still provide the link RWD version: arkperformance.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=116&product_id=470

[@geecheetone8550]

Sounds good!

[@whxsalan4338]

thank you :)

[@jonathanbarragan4726]

How’s the sound on the interior while driving? 🤔

[@whxsalan4338]

it sounds a bit droney during lower rpms like from 2-3K. But once you get used to it, its not too bad lol

[@leojohnwayne1422]

@@whxsalan4338 true. I’m always on manual mode

[@whxsalan4338]

@@leojohnwayne1422 I drive in sports mode in auto. sometimes i drive in manual mode for some small pops with the exhaust lol

[@richmondt2178]

How loud is it in decibels?

[@richmondt2178]

When it's in idle and being driven?

[@jasonrosales1615]

Do you get pops with this exhaust when driving in sport mode controlling the paddles?

[@whxsalan4338]

yessir. In 3rd gear around 3500 rpm if you decell it will have some pops. Just drive pass 4k rpm and then let go of the gas and you will get some small pops. Sometimes they are loud, but usually they are muffled pops lol. if that makes sense lol

[@whxsalan4338]

Here's a video of the exhaust, if you want to check it out :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaSWf5hmlpZ0hNE

[@neskwikyuh7132]

how long did it take to come in?

[@yashpatel1837]

I just ordered one and mine took about 4-5 days to come

[@Luminary2024]

Can you post recordings on interior noise ?

[@whxsalan4338]

yeah i can, i can cycle through all the RPM ranges

[@Luminary2024]

@@whxsalan4338 thanks a lot man, I’ll sub to your channel to see when it goes up. Have a 2021 is300 and considering it but I dont know if the drone will become unbearable

[@whxsalan4338]

@@Luminary2024 its not too bad, youll get used to it. I think they start pre-orders at the end of this month. SO i will try to get a video out by then, no promises, but one will go out.

[@Luminary2024]

@@whxsalan4338 I subbed with notifications in solely for an interior drone recording lol. So I’ll wait on it whenever it comes. Considering doing it to my 2021 IS, but I don’t wanna ruin the peaceful cruising

[@whxsalan4338]

@@Luminary2024 thank you, ill do like cruising, in sport and normal mode, and then go from there. a speeding one etc

[@yashpatel1837]

Any speed gains w the exhaust?

[@S5MIKEY]

ur not gonna notice gains with an exhaust unless you delete the cats

[@rickcruz4559]

How much HP will this add?

[@whxsalan4338]

tbh i am not sure, it didnt say, or remember reading anything about it when i got the exhaust. But if i had to guess, maybe no more than 20hp gain without dyno runs and "tune." But the butt dyno it is faster

[@Iamsa1121]

love it

[@BLACKPANTHER-me6qn]

Need some fly bye sir sounds great though

[@whxsalan4338]

Thank you, I will do a video soon, kind of busy. But once i get a chance i sure will :)

[@whxsalan4338]

Here's a video of the exhaust, if you want to check it out :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaSWf5hmlpZ0hNE

[@dr.noir27]

are you planning on add turbo?

[@whxsalan4338]

maybe not, ima keep it NA, and maybe down the line buy another car with a turbo lol

[@manfredstrappen7491]

Maybe add some mismatched primer body panels and a big ass spoiler to go with that sound.

[@tinhinnh]

sounds like is500 now

[@whxsalan4338]

haha just imagine the is500 with an exhaust? sheeesshhh

[@arcstar000]

No hate but V6 and 4 cyl aint it tbh. Sounds weird, I need that roar not an extra fast lawn mower 😂

[@whxsalan4338]

haha no worries, I understand lol. I would love the is500 V8, but I kinda got impatient, maybe down the line, i might trade it in for the is500 lol

[@arcstar000]

@@whxsalan4338 😂 yea that is500 is fire, love that they brought back the ISF style pipes even tho it’s technically not an F car. Feel like that car could easily be modded over 550+ horse

[@whxsalan4338]

@@arcstar000 hell yeah thats what im saying, im glad they bought the V8 back in the IS. Reamped the IS line. cant wait to see and hear one in person, imagine with an exhaust sheeessshhhh lol

[@arcstar000]

@@whxsalan4338 fr😂😂😫

[@_baller]

Lmao you literally drove by, didn't even speed by, total wimp

[@whxsalan4338]

thanks for the comments bud :)

[@richardfeldman291]

Will this void your factory warranty?

[@whxsalan4338]

I went to the dealership a few times already and they havent said nothing. I think as long as its from the cat back you should be good. Dont mess with the primary cat