Berk Vs F.I cat back system question?

1slow370 · 03-27-2010, 09:53 PM

I guess the deep and full sound of the fast intentions must be after we rape them

F.I. Inc. · 03-27-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

I guess the deep and full sound of the fast intentions must be after we rape them

At this point you are stirring the post so I will not fall into that with you!

dainedazz · 03-27-2010, 02:44 PM

Driving with the Fast Intentions TDX CBE for about 6 months now & I have no complains. The sound is 10/10. Straight up Rich/Exotic sound. Nice deep rumble. Performance wise, I feel it pick up EARLY. I always get people complementing my exhaust

big ups to Tony & the F.I. team

F.I. Inc. · 03-27-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dainedazz

Driving with the Fast Intentions TDX CBE for about 6 months now & I have no complains. The sound is 10/10. Straight up Rich/Exotic sound. Nice deep rumble. Performance wise, I feel it pick up EARLY. I always get people complementing my exhaust

big ups to Tony & the F.I. team

Much better description but have you heard the Berk in person?

370Zsteve · 03-27-2010, 03:02 PM

Someone needs to organize an audio drag race immediately.

ZforMe · 03-27-2010, 03:22 PM

Speed Channel to bring "My car is better than yours" internet forum wars to the tube [w/video] — Autoblog

Or something like this..

F.I. Inc. · 03-27-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Someone needs to organize an audio drag race immediately.

How about a real drag race at a strip. Bryan from Berk in one car and me in the other. We both run stock intakes with K&N drop ins of course. Our own HFC's and our own cat back exhaust systems. That would be fun but I won't hold my breath on it happening anytime soon. I think it would boost relations between the two companies and give you all something to enjoy.

dainedazz · 03-29-2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by F.I. Inc.

Much better description but have you heard the Berk in person?

i just heard the berk exhaust system in video clips. it was nice but it didn't cut it for my personal likings. im a happy F.I. customer

fi tdx cbe ftw

F.I. Inc. · 03-29-2010, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dainedazz

i just heard the berk exhaust system in video clips. it was nice but it didn't cut it for my personal likings. im a happy F.I. customer

fi tdx cbe ftw

Hey, you like what you like. No one can fault you for that! I am glad to see that you are still satisfied with our exhaust...

Thanks, Tony

370Zsteve · 03-29-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by F.I. Inc.

Hey, you like what you like. No one can fault you for that! I am glad to see that you are still satisfied with our exhaust...

Thanks, Tony

Hey Tony, I bumped into another local who just put your exhaust on his 370Z. We both were doing dynos at the same location! His name is Alan, posts here as Shawnal.

So...regarding tone/volume...I agree with you, the FI has a 'deeper' tone. especially considering the massive CF cans he has. Both exhausts' volume were about the same. Both sound awesome according to others at the shop. You like what you like! The tips look sweet, although one of his tips sticks out from the bumper more than the other

. Of course my Berk is misaligned left-right as well

Dyno runs came out pretty close, he also has Injen LT intakes and his numbers came out about 5HP higher than mine. We both run stock cats.

EVL370 · 03-27-2010, 10:40 PM

ummm, thanks for the info guys.

I'm feeling really bad in starting the great exhaust sound civil war.

Can someone advise me in inch's of the lowest point of the FI Mufflers. I just need to check my driveway.

F.I. Inc. · 03-27-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by EVL370

ummm, thanks for the info guys.

I'm feeling really bad in starting the great exhaust sound civil war.

Can someone advise me in inch's of the lowest point of the FI Mufflers. I just need to check my driveway.

Triple's took pictures and I think it was 4 inches from the ground. What I fan tell is that at the lowest point it is 3/8" lower than stock. Ironically it is in the same location as the lowest point of the stock exhaust system. The lowest point is right behind the rear tires.

Nick911sc · 03-28-2010, 11:25 PM

Hey guys,

A few posts back someone asked for dyno results from berk. There were some posted in this thread.

DDMotorsports: Berk Technology Cat-Back Exhaust

There is no complete stock baseline though. baseline is done with HFC and then exhaust is added.

crbn_fbr · 04-02-2010, 08:04 PM

I have the cf mufflers and 12" resonators. The "drone" at the rpms people refer to sounds smooth and deep, in no way annoying or a bad thing imo. Guess people aren't used to an exhaust that sounds like it means business. Never had a passenger that complained for the record either.

But I would say the best thing about the sound is when shifting gears. You hit it just right and get that burbling sound in between shifts.......pure sex!

Berks were on my list when shopping, they just took too long to get in the game and my patience to replace the horrid stock exhaust was getting the better of me. Good thing F.I. was around!

I do like the Berks sound too, just not quite as aggressive for my taste. But everybody is different. In the end it all depends on what sounds best to you, and which setup you prefer.

cubarican84 · 04-02-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by crbn_fbr

I have the cf mufflers and 12" resonators. The "drone" at the rpms people refer to sounds smooth and deep, in no way annoying or a bad thing imo. Guess people aren't used to an exhaust that sounds like it means business. Never had a passenger that complained for the record either.

But I would say the best thing about the sound is when shifting gears. You hit it just right and get that burbling sound in between shifts.......pure sex!

Berks were on my list when shopping, they just took too long to get in the game and my patience to replace the horrid stock exhaust was getting the better of me. Good thing F.I. was around!

I do like the Berks sound too, just not quite as aggressive for my taste. But everybody is different. In the end it all depends on what sounds best to you, and which setup you prefer.

I was sorta worried in the week or two prior to ordering my FI TDX CBE. But after reading every review and excessive thread stalking I decided the drone issue was way blown out of proportion. It seemed people wanted their cake and to eat it too. u know? i want 18+ HP and I also want my car silent on the highway, and I also want my car to sound exotic and too weak, but I want it to sound like a V8. hey guess what? If you want your car to have more "balls" then the crap stock setup, then you better make sure you have a set as well. Maybe you should have modded out a Honda Accord since the Z is just too loud for you. V-TECH!!!!! hahahaha. I know I'm gonna catch some heat on this one, especially since I have yet to hear the exhaust in person. OHHH my... did I just reveal that? Oh well, like I tell my girlfriend, at least I'm honest baby...and u like it...

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dainedazz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY, NJ, Philippines Posts: 1,325 Drives: 09' SR 6MT Z34 Rep Power: 294	Driving with the Fast Intentions TDX CBE for about 6 months now & I have no complains. The sound is 10/10. Straight up Rich/Exotic sound. Nice deep rumble. Performance wise, I feel it pick up EARLY. I always get people complementing my exhaust big ups to Tony & the F.I. team __________________ DaineZ' Rosalena \| Kenwood \| Pioneer \| 3M \| 180 Custom \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Setrab \| Eibach \| Varis \| UpRev \| TEIN \| UAM \| Amuse \| Bride \| Southbend \| WORK \| TWM \| BFGoodrich \| Robispec \| TAKATA \| GTSPEC \| *Instagram* @johndainez

03-27-2010, 03:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Someone needs to organize an audio drag race immediately. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

03-27-2010, 03:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZforMe Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 238 Drives: 370Z Sport Auto PG Rep Power: 17	Speed Channel to bring "My car is better than yours" internet forum wars to the tube [w/video] — Autoblog Or something like this.. __________________ 13.369 @ 102.73 Bone Stock. BERK HFC's installed 5/14/09 @ 1490miles, 13.212 @ 106.15. Cobb Post MAF Hoses installed 3/20/10 @ 5,043miles, future: FI exhaust with 18" res and s/s cans.

03-27-2010, 10:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
EVL370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 209 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	ummm, thanks for the info guys. I'm feeling really bad in starting the great exhaust sound civil war. Can someone advise me in inch's of the lowest point of the FI Mufflers. I just need to check my driveway. Last edited by EVL370; 03-27-2010 at 10:45 PM.

03-28-2010, 11:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 21	Hey guys, A few posts back someone asked for dyno results from berk. There were some posted in this thread. DDMotorsports: Berk Technology Cat-Back Exhaust There is no complete stock baseline though. baseline is done with HFC and then exhaust is added.

04-02-2010, 08:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
crbn_fbr Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lex Posts: 96 Drives: 09 370Z, 02 WRX Rep Power: 17	I have the cf mufflers and 12" resonators. The "drone" at the rpms people refer to sounds smooth and deep, in no way annoying or a bad thing imo. Guess people aren't used to an exhaust that sounds like it means business. Never had a passenger that complained for the record either. But I would say the best thing about the sound is when shifting gears. You hit it just right and get that burbling sound in between shifts.......pure sex! Berks were on my list when shopping, they just took too long to get in the game and my patience to replace the horrid stock exhaust was getting the better of me. Good thing F.I. was around! I do like the Berks sound too, just not quite as aggressive for my taste. But everybody is different. In the end it all depends on what sounds best to you, and which setup you prefer. __________________ 09 Pearl White 370z 12" Resonated CF Fast Intentions Cat-Back - Black painted fangs......keeping it simple for now

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