“Orpheus” receives Berk’s HFC !

Elia Cid · 09-20-2010, 08:34 PM

Hi ,

My hell and back “Black Orpheus” received it's Berk HFC today , to be installed tomorrow by my local Nissan dealer.

I’m preparing "Orpheus "for a solo sketch and photo safari, to acquire new and fresh reference material for new compositions for my art work, possible new book.

This will be a cross country trip starting from Key West Florida to Los Angeles, California.

This will be an artistic route 66 type of adventure from a masters artist prescriptive, on the spot sketches and photo's !

I'll have more details concerning my trip on a separate post soon.

Please visit my website alexcastro.com

Thanks,

Alex

P.S. Sponsors would be appreciated, I will be promoting products that work on the trip , no punches pulled !

Please PM me thanks.

ProfessorDave · 09-20-2010, 08:51 PM

Alex, get those off your hood. They go on the inside!

Trips · 09-20-2010, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Alex, get those off your hood. They go on the inside!

I know they sound awesome! Enjoy

Elia Cid · 09-20-2010, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Alex, get those off your hood. They go on the inside!

Dave, they are so gorgeously made by Berk’s , I could frame them as they are!

Best ,

Alex

Elia Cid · 09-20-2010, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

I know they sound awesome! Enjoy

The Stillen /Berk's combo IMO is a perfect match for "Orpheus", music to my ears!!

Thanks,
Alex

P.S. Sound clip on the way, once installed.

christian370z · 09-20-2010, 10:42 PM

Wow, I can't believe you put those cats on your hood. You will be very happy when the car is running with the Berks.

Elia Cid · 09-20-2010, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

Wow, I can't believe you put those cats on your hood. You will be very happy when the car is running with the Berks.

Christian,

Believe me I'm pretty careful about "Orpheus's hood!

Can't wait till tomorrow, be at the dealers at 7:30 am!

Thanks ,

Alex

Red370 · 09-20-2010, 11:34 PM

thats an amazing car man, no doubt. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress of your trip, one word of advice, buy a pack of microfiber towels and some Turtle Wax Bug Remover, thats a long way to drive and poor Orpheus will be adorned with the extinguished lives of millions of earths critters and you'll need to get them off right away before they eat through your clear coat.

memorylasts · 09-20-2010, 11:51 PM

Not to be a jackass, but it is Berk not Berks or Berk's yes it can be used possessively but unless the OP's name is Berk it does not work as he is the owner.... sorry. Not trying to be rude or anything it just bugs me. Also, if i am wrong please, please correct me.

Very nice, surprised anyone would put anything regardless of what is under it on their hood.

Elia Cid · 09-21-2010, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red370

thats an amazing car man, no doubt. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress of your trip, one word of advice, buy a pack of microfiber towels and some Turtle Wax Bug Remover, thats a long way to drive and poor Orpheus will be adorned with the extinguished lives of millions of earths critters and you'll need to get them off right away before they eat through your clear coat.

Hi Red370,
Thanks for the compliment , coming from you it's really appreciated.

Yup, I'm working on a bug strategy.

Thanks,

Alex

Elia Cid · 09-21-2010, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by memorylasts

Not to be a jackass, but it is Berk not Berks or Berk's yes it can be used possessively but unless the OP's name is Berk it does not work as he is the owner.... sorry. Not trying to be rude or anything it just bugs me. Also, if i am wrong please, please correct me.

Very nice, surprised anyone would put anything regardless of what is under it on their hood.

Memorylasts,

You are correct, made corrections.

Thanks for the heads up.

Alex

Elia Cid · 09-21-2010, 01:40 PM

Wow!
The sound is simply awesome!
Sound in this case will speak louder than words I’ll let the Stillen CBE / Berk HFC combo, do the taking!

YouTube - MOV05008

That being said the Stillen / Berk combo produces a very unique and distinctive sound that for me sounds just right not too low or over the top, but just perfect IMO!
My Nissan mechanic Martin came away with a big grin saying” Ok you’re winning me over with this one , you know I’m the OEM type, but this sounds great thru most the rpm range and no notable hiss or drone", however he did say the demon bolts had to be heated, 2 hours from start to finish, he was also every impressed with the overall fit and quality of the Berk HFC, noting that it was just a bit larger in diameter than the Stillen “Y” pipe , finally he told me it would get a little deeper and louder in a few more driving cycles.

Last words to any on the fence about Stillen CBE / Berk HFC combo is hard to beat at any price, this is a proven winner in gains and sound, this exhaust may not be the newest or the hottest bolt on out there or have the prettiest welds, or ideal tips for some, and by far not the most exotic exhaust , but its designed by a race car pro to preform and sound IMO the way a true spots car should and that it does !!

Wow, thanks Stillen CBE, Berk HFC!

Alex

ProfessorDave · 09-21-2010, 03:15 PM

Alex, that sounds really good. Much more aggressive than the CBE alone. Glad to hear that the install went reasonably well - 2 hours doesn't sounds bad (or expensive).

Do you notice any increase in power? I know the first exhaust mod usually produces the most, but wondered what the ol' butt dyno is telling you.

Elia Cid · 09-21-2010, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Alex, that sounds really good. Much more aggressive than the CBE alone. Glad to hear that the install went reasonably well - 2 hours doesn't sounds bad (or expensive).

Do you notice any increase in power? I know the first exhaust mod usually produces the most, but wondered what the ol' butt dyno is telling you.

Dave,

The Berk HFC has really changed the dynamics of this exhaust, Orpheus feels like a beast from down under when I step on it, but very tame when not, that being said at idle Orpheus has also developed a dark, almost sinister low growl “lol” that I really like. Orpheus does seem peppier across most the RPM band, and a bit more responsive at the throttle, I can now say I’m done with this end of my mods, this is what I wanted to hear.

Can’t wait to drive it some more and allow it to mellow out and get even better!

Hope you get you stuff from F.I. soon, I’ve been keeping taps on new F.I. postings hoping to see some good news for you regarding you ordered exhaust, keep me posted.

Alex

Orpheus with Stillen CBE and stock Cats.

Red370 · 09-21-2010, 04:30 PM

sounds great, makes me miss mine

09-20-2010, 08:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Elia Cid Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Stroudsburg , PA Posts: 188 Drives: 08 G35 xS , 010 370Z Rep Power: 14	“Orpheus” receives Berk HFC - New Sound Clip! Hi , My hell and back “Black Orpheus” received it's Berk HFC today , to be installed tomorrow by my local Nissan dealer. I’m preparing "Orpheus "for a solo sketch and photo safari, to acquire new and fresh reference material for new compositions for my art work, possible new book. This will be a cross country trip starting from Key West Florida to Los Angeles, California. This will be an artistic route 66 type of adventure from a masters artist prescriptive, on the spot sketches and photo's ! I'll have more details concerning my trip on a separate post soon. Please visit my website alexcastro.com Thanks, Alex P.S. Sponsors would be appreciated, I will be promoting products that work on the trip , no punches pulled ! Please PM me thanks. __________________ Stillen G3-CAI , CBE , Grounding kit // Berk HFC // Eibach Sway Bars // Rear Spoiler // Kick Plates // Fog Light // Escort 9500ix-Shifters ZR4 // Gentex-51A // Next: Stillen 25 row Oil Cooler , Crank Pulley // O.Z. Botticelli III // KW-V3 Last edited by Elia Cid; 09-21-2010 at 02:12 PM.

09-20-2010, 08:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	Alex, get those off your hood. They go on the inside! __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

09-20-2010, 10:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Wow, I can't believe you put those cats on your hood. You will be very happy when the car is running with the Berks. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

09-20-2010, 11:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	thats an amazing car man, no doubt. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress of your trip, one word of advice, buy a pack of microfiber towels and some Turtle Wax Bug Remover, thats a long way to drive and poor Orpheus will be adorned with the extinguished lives of millions of earths critters and you'll need to get them off right away before they eat through your clear coat. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

09-20-2010, 11:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 17	Not to be a jackass, but it is Berk not Berks or Berk's yes it can be used possessively but unless the OP's name is Berk it does not work as he is the owner.... sorry. Not trying to be rude or anything it just bugs me. Also, if i am wrong please, please correct me. Very nice, surprised anyone would put anything regardless of what is under it on their hood. __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

09-21-2010, 01:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Elia Cid Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Stroudsburg , PA Posts: 188 Drives: 08 G35 xS , 010 370Z Rep Power: 14	Wow! The sound is simply awesome! Sound in this case will speak louder than words I’ll let the Stillen CBE / Berk HFC combo, do the taking! YouTube - MOV05008 That being said the Stillen / Berk combo produces a very unique and distinctive sound that for me sounds just right not too low or over the top, but just perfect IMO! My Nissan mechanic Martin came away with a big grin saying” Ok you’re winning me over with this one , you know I’m the OEM type, but this sounds great thru most the rpm range and no notable hiss or drone", however he did say the demon bolts had to be heated, 2 hours from start to finish, he was also every impressed with the overall fit and quality of the Berk HFC, noting that it was just a bit larger in diameter than the Stillen “Y” pipe , finally he told me it would get a little deeper and louder in a few more driving cycles. Last words to any on the fence about Stillen CBE / Berk HFC combo is hard to beat at any price, this is a proven winner in gains and sound, this exhaust may not be the newest or the hottest bolt on out there or have the prettiest welds, or ideal tips for some, and by far not the most exotic exhaust , but its designed by a race car pro to preform and sound IMO the way a true spots car should and that it does !! Wow, thanks Stillen CBE, Berk HFC! Alex __________________ Stillen G3-CAI , CBE , Grounding kit // Berk HFC // Eibach Sway Bars // Rear Spoiler // Kick Plates // Fog Light // Escort 9500ix-Shifters ZR4 // Gentex-51A // Next: Stillen 25 row Oil Cooler , Crank Pulley // O.Z. Botticelli III // KW-V3 Last edited by Elia Cid; 09-21-2010 at 02:44 PM.

09-21-2010, 03:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	Alex, that sounds really good. Much more aggressive than the CBE alone. Glad to hear that the install went reasonably well - 2 hours doesn't sounds bad (or expensive). Do you notice any increase in power? I know the first exhaust mod usually produces the most, but wondered what the ol' butt dyno is telling you. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

09-21-2010, 04:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	sounds great, makes me miss mine __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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