Berk Vs F.I cat back system question?

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

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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.

F.I. Inc. · 03-29-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

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.

Yeah,

He told me that he ran into someone there and now I know who it is. He did a dyno run the day before without the intakes and made the same peak power. He told me that the dyno after the intakes were installed showed a loss in the mid range. I told him not to be too quick to jump the gun. Put a good 200 miles on the car and then go back and do another dyno test. At that point if his gains are no different then we know what the intakes are only good for!

As far as the sound, thank you for commenting because it is nice to hear an actual Berk exhaust system owner back up my statement. My statement being that my exhaust (FI) is deeper. Anyways, enjoy your exhaust and do not hesitate to ask if you ever need anything...

Thanks, Tony

370Zsteve · 04-02-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by F.I. Inc.

As far as the sound, thank you for commenting because it is nice to hear an actual Berk exhaust system owner back up my statement. My statement being that my exhaust (FI) is deeper. Anyways, enjoy your exhaust and do not hesitate to ask if you ever need anything...

Thanks, Tony

Deeper but not better. I love my Berk's sound. And it's stealth factor.

Zsteve · 03-29-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

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.

He should be able to adjust that no problem, the fit is about perfect so he can get it inline.

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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.

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