Which Exhaust for Berk HFC?

mr_sparkle · 03-20-2011, 02:24 PM

So in my eternal search for the perfect exhaust, every time I find an exhaust that matches my tastes, there's always something off about it. So I wanted to ask you guys' opinion on which exhaust is a good match for someone running Berk HFCs.

My main concern is any unwanted sounds (hissing, droning) from mating the exhaust to the HFCs - example: Ark Grip Type 2. I've read a thread somewhere about The X-pipe being the culprit when installed on a car with HFCs.

Also, I'd want a true dual design, instead of something with a Y-pipe or an X-pipe.

So far, I'm considering the FI, HKS, and Greddy.

I'd appreciate any input on people's experiences with picking out an exhaust for your car with HFCs.

G37sHKS · 03-20-2011, 02:27 PM

Amuse

mr_sparkle · 03-20-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by G37sHKS

Amuse

that was EXREMELY helpful. thanks.

birdmanx1 · 03-20-2011, 03:17 PM

mr_sparkle, the FI exhaust is the most popular on this forum and you probably went through the numerous youtube videos that give you a great idea of exhaust note and reviews.

The Berk exhaust does pretty well also with the exception of a few installation issues.

FI Thread

There is a forum member in Guam with the Berk exhaust, you could check out his vids on youtube.

Good luck picking.

wolf370z · 03-20-2011, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdmanx1

mr_sparkle, the FI exhaust is the most popular on this forum and you probably went through the numerous youtube videos that give you a great idea of exhaust note and reviews.

The Berk exhaust does pretty well also with the exception of a few installation issues.

FI Thread

There is a forum member in Guam with the Berk exhaust, you could check out his vids on youtube.

Good luck picking.

Can you enlighten me about the installation issues of the Berk exhaust ( I assume you meant catback ).

birdmanx1 · 03-20-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf370z

Can you enlighten me about the installation issues of the Berk exhaust ( I assume you meant catback ).

Sure thing Wolf, the installation issues some members had were missing exhaust parts that ended up delaying installs, shipping issues. No issues specifically with the Berk catback but rather packaging and some fitment issues.

Berk Thread

The user with pics & videos about the Berk catback is BOLIO_671

Urbanracer · 03-20-2011, 04:51 PM

I'm in the same boat, looking for an exhaust to mate to the berk HFC. I've been looking around and found that the invidia seems to sound pretty decent. Below is a link that I've found...also below is the link to the guy from guam and his berk set up. The berk is nice but pretty pricey. The invidia can be had for several hundred less.

ERZ HFC's and invidia:
YouTube - 370z Invidia Gemini Exhaust and ERZ HFC review

Berk HFC's and Invidia:
YouTube - 370Z Nismo - Invidia Gemini CBE & Berk HFC's - #1

Berk HFC's and cat-back:
YouTube - 370Z Berk Exhaust

wolf370z · 03-20-2011, 04:56 PM

Guess I'm lucky I missed out on all those issues then. Thanks though, I forgot I posted on that thread!

Red__Zed · 03-20-2011, 05:01 PM

Berk + 18" FI is a pretty popular combo for most people on here.

Berk + Gemini is another good option that costs a bit less.

mr_sparkle · 03-20-2011, 06:49 PM

You guys notice the hiss coming from the either the Berk HFC/Berk CBE combo or from the Berk HFC/Gemini CBE combo? It's definitely there as the rpms drop. Kinda annoying, if you ask me. Trying to avoid that at all costs.

Might have to go with HKS after all: According to him, no rasp/drone/hiss at all with this combination.

Berk HFC's and HKS Hi-Power CBE

mr_sparkle · 03-20-2011, 07:00 PM

I've also founds this:

CNT Racing V2 370z Catback Exhaust (Sound clip, Pictures included)

Seems like a knock-off of the HKS and at 800 bucks, seems like a great deal. As far as i know, the HKS and CNT both have 60mm piping and 120mm tips, and the design looks very similar. Might wait before the CNT is in production before ordering.

Urbanracer · 03-20-2011, 07:09 PM

I think the only way to get away from the hiss is to swap out the HFC's, the hiss is there on pretty much every set up with HFC's or test pipes. I hear that people with resonated TP and HFC's don't have it quite so bad. Even in the HKS clip you can still hear a slight hiss as the engine revs down.

mr_sparkle · 03-20-2011, 07:42 PM

hmm looks like you're right urban. Seems like the hiss is always there and is only amplified by having an exhaust with an x-pipe and adding test pipes or HFCs.

oh well, now just looking forward to some user review of the CNT Racing V2 exhaust so I can figure out if it's worth spending twice as much on the HKS or not.

TROOPER · 03-20-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Urbanracer

I'm in the same boat, looking for an exhaust to mate to the berk HFC. I've been looking around and found that the invidia seems to sound pretty decent. Below is a link that I've found...also below is the link to the guy from guam and his berk set up. The berk is nice but pretty pricey. The invidia can be had for several hundred less.

Berk HFC's and Invidia:
YouTube - 370Z Nismo - Invidia Gemini CBE & Berk HFC's - #1

The Invidia gets my vote.... Wait... That's "MY" Car

This video really does NOT do this exhaust justice, ask Birdmanx1.. it's SO much better when you actually hear it..!!

birdmanx1 · 03-20-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TROOPER

The Invidia gets my vote.... Wait... That's "MY" Car

This video really does NOT do this exhaust justice, ask Birdmanx1.. it's SO much better when you actually hear it..!!

LOL

the vids don't reproduce the Invidia exhaust note. TROOPER's exhaust is awesome sounding and LOUD (in a good way) when you want it, first time I heard him fire up the nismo, my mouth dropped. Loud enough to shut up ricers reving next to you at traffic lights all the while waking up the popos in a 3 blocks radius

Can't wait to get the FI exhaust to match TROOPER's exhaust

03-20-2011, 02:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
mr_sparkle Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 88 Drives: '10Z Tour SP Nav 6MT Rep Power: 14	Which Exhaust for Berk HFC? So in my eternal search for the perfect exhaust, every time I find an exhaust that matches my tastes, there's always something off about it. So I wanted to ask you guys' opinion on which exhaust is a good match for someone running Berk HFCs. My main concern is any unwanted sounds (hissing, droning) from mating the exhaust to the HFCs - example: Ark Grip Type 2. I've read a thread somewhere about The X-pipe being the culprit when installed on a car with HFCs. Also, I'd want a true dual design, instead of something with a Y-pipe or an X-pipe. So far, I'm considering the FI, HKS, and Greddy. I'd appreciate any input on people's experiences with picking out an exhaust for your car with HFCs.

03-20-2011, 03:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 95 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 23	mr_sparkle, the FI exhaust is the most popular on this forum and you probably went through the numerous youtube videos that give you a great idea of exhaust note and reviews. The Berk exhaust does pretty well also with the exception of a few installation issues. FI Thread There is a forum member in Guam with the Berk exhaust, you could check out his vids on youtube. Good luck picking. __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble

03-20-2011, 04:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
wolf370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 230 Drives: 09 370z red m6 Rep Power: 15	Guess I'm lucky I missed out on all those issues then. Thanks though, I forgot I posted on that thread! __________________ Good drivers just drive.

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03-20-2011, 02:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
G37sHKS A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,183 Drives: 09 G37S Coupe 7AT Rep Power: 20	Amuse

03-20-2011, 04:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Urbanracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The mid-west, USA Posts: 266 Drives: God's Chariot Rep Power: 15	I'm in the same boat, looking for an exhaust to mate to the berk HFC. I've been looking around and found that the invidia seems to sound pretty decent. Below is a link that I've found...also below is the link to the guy from guam and his berk set up. The berk is nice but pretty pricey. The invidia can be had for several hundred less. ERZ HFC's and invidia: YouTube - 370z Invidia Gemini Exhaust and ERZ HFC review Berk HFC's and Invidia: YouTube - 370Z Nismo - Invidia Gemini CBE & Berk HFC's - #1 Berk HFC's and cat-back: YouTube - 370Z Berk Exhaust

03-20-2011, 05:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	Berk + 18" FI is a pretty popular combo for most people on here. Berk + Gemini is another good option that costs a bit less.

03-20-2011, 06:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
mr_sparkle Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 88 Drives: '10Z Tour SP Nav 6MT Rep Power: 14	You guys notice the hiss coming from the either the Berk HFC/Berk CBE combo or from the Berk HFC/Gemini CBE combo? It's definitely there as the rpms drop. Kinda annoying, if you ask me. Trying to avoid that at all costs. Might have to go with HKS after all: According to him, no rasp/drone/hiss at all with this combination. Berk HFC's and HKS Hi-Power CBE

03-20-2011, 07:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
mr_sparkle Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 88 Drives: '10Z Tour SP Nav 6MT Rep Power: 14	I've also founds this: CNT Racing V2 370z Catback Exhaust (Sound clip, Pictures included) Seems like a knock-off of the HKS and at 800 bucks, seems like a great deal. As far as i know, the HKS and CNT both have 60mm piping and 120mm tips, and the design looks very similar. Might wait before the CNT is in production before ordering.

03-20-2011, 07:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
Urbanracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The mid-west, USA Posts: 266 Drives: God's Chariot Rep Power: 15	I think the only way to get away from the hiss is to swap out the HFC's, the hiss is there on pretty much every set up with HFC's or test pipes. I hear that people with resonated TP and HFC's don't have it quite so bad. Even in the HKS clip you can still hear a slight hiss as the engine revs down.

03-20-2011, 07:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
mr_sparkle Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 88 Drives: '10Z Tour SP Nav 6MT Rep Power: 14	hmm looks like you're right urban. Seems like the hiss is always there and is only amplified by having an exhaust with an x-pipe and adding test pipes or HFCs. oh well, now just looking forward to some user review of the CNT Racing V2 exhaust so I can figure out if it's worth spending twice as much on the HKS or not.