Decision, decisions: F.I HFC vs Berk HFC?

PapaJFresh · 02-02-2012, 09:51 AM

I'm trying to decide between the F.I HFC and the Berks.

I haven't seen gain numbers on the F.I HFCs; MotoIQ saw gains of 24whp in their review of the Berks.

The only differentiating items I've noticed are the mounting tabs on the Berks. Other than that, they look similar.

Any help or comments would be appreciated.

BTW, I'm inclining to go with the F.I TDX CBE if that matters.

TerribleONE · 02-02-2012, 09:56 AM

F.I all day everyday!!!

Trips · 02-02-2012, 10:05 AM

Can't go wrong with either one

Masa · 02-02-2012, 10:24 AM

I've heard in person Berk HFC + F.I. CBE 18" in person and it does sound really good.

Skorch · 02-02-2012, 10:39 AM

I've had the FI exhaust + Berk HFC combo on my '09 370Z and it sounded beautiful. I decided to try out FI exhaust + FI HFCs this time around (they just arrived in the mail yesterday) so I'll be putting them on this weekend. I think the combo will sound great but we'll see soon.

anthonyy · 02-02-2012, 10:51 AM

the general consensus on this forum is fast intentions
the general consensus on this forum is fast intentions

vividracing · 02-02-2012, 11:20 AM

FI and Berk both make a quality product, so you can't go wrong either way. Let me know if I can help with anything.

F.I. Inc. · 02-02-2012, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapaJFresh

I'm trying to decide between the F.I HFC and the Berks.

I haven't seen gain numbers on the F.I HFCs; MotoIQ saw gains of 24whp in their review of the Berks.

The only differentiating items I've noticed are the mounting tabs on the Berks. Other than that, they look similar.

Any help or comments would be appreciated.

BTW, I'm inclining to go with the F.I TDX CBE if that matters.

Thank you for taking an interest in our products! If there is anything that I can help you with, please do not hesitate to ask...

Thank you, Tony

tjlazer · 02-02-2012, 11:39 AM

I would get the one that is cheapest. They are pretty much the same. Both quality products.

daisuke149 · 02-02-2012, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

I would get the one that is cheapest. They are pretty much the same. Both quality products.

well in that case, get the Z1 HFC's. heard them too and they sound good.

PapaJFresh · 02-02-2012, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skorch

I've had the FI exhaust + Berk HFC combo on my '09 370Z and it sounded beautiful. I decided to try out FI exhaust + FI HFCs this time around (they just arrived in the mail yesterday) so I'll be putting them on this weekend. I think the combo will sound great but we'll see soon.

I look forward to your comparison review.

BalanBro · 02-05-2012, 10:53 AM

Doesn't the core have a different cell count? I thought the FI was 300 v. 200 for the Berk? A lower cell count can mean better flow, whereas a higher count means it'll probably work slighly better in terms of emissions and rasp reduction.

Skorch · 02-05-2012, 11:51 AM

Quality-wise the FI HFCs are just as good if not better than Berks. As far as sound, the FI HFCs seem to sound a little deeper than the Berks did. Car sounds absolutely amazing now!

F.I. Inc. · 02-05-2012, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skorch

Quality-wise the FI HFCs are just as good if not better than Berks. As far as sound, the FI HFCs seem to sound a little deeper than the Berks did. Car sounds absolutely amazing now!

Glad to hear that it is all installed and you are satisfied! If you need anything, please do not hesitate to give me a call...

Thanks, Tony

02-02-2012, 09:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
PapaJFresh Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 35 Drives: '11 370Z Tour/Sport Rep Power: 13	Decision, decisions: F.I HFC vs Berk HFC? I'm trying to decide between the F.I HFC and the Berks. I haven't seen gain numbers on the F.I HFCs; MotoIQ saw gains of 24whp in their review of the Berks. The only differentiating items I've noticed are the mounting tabs on the Berks. Other than that, they look similar. Any help or comments would be appreciated. BTW, I'm inclining to go with the F.I TDX CBE if that matters.

02-02-2012, 09:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	F.I all day everyday!!! __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

02-02-2012, 10:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Can't go wrong with either one __________________

02-02-2012, 10:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 20	I've heard in person Berk HFC + F.I. CBE 18" in person and it does sound really good. __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

02-02-2012, 10:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Skorch Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 469 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 540	I've had the FI exhaust + Berk HFC combo on my '09 370Z and it sounded beautiful. I decided to try out FI exhaust + FI HFCs this time around (they just arrived in the mail yesterday) so I'll be putting them on this weekend. I think the combo will sound great but we'll see soon. __________________ '12 370Z + Sport \| Stillen Gen3 Intakes \| Stillen UD Pulley \| Motordyne M370 \| FI Exhaust \| FI HFCs \| 4.08 Gears \| Uprev tuned

02-02-2012, 10:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 16	the general consensus on this forum is fast intentions the general consensus on this forum is fast intentions

02-02-2012, 11:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 38	FI and Berk both make a quality product, so you can't go wrong either way. Let me know if I can help with anything. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

02-02-2012, 11:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	I would get the one that is cheapest. They are pretty much the same. Both quality products. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

02-05-2012, 10:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1111	Doesn't the core have a different cell count? I thought the FI was 300 v. 200 for the Berk? A lower cell count can mean better flow, whereas a higher count means it'll probably work slighly better in terms of emissions and rasp reduction. __________________ 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG P31 Sedan, ROW, aFe, Eurocharged Dyno Tune. 438WHP/415WTQ 2010 SOLD: 40th Anniversary 370z

02-05-2012, 11:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
Skorch Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 469 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 540	Quality-wise the FI HFCs are just as good if not better than Berks. As far as sound, the FI HFCs seem to sound a little deeper than the Berks did. Car sounds absolutely amazing now! __________________ '12 370Z + Sport \| Stillen Gen3 Intakes \| Stillen UD Pulley \| Motordyne M370 \| FI Exhaust \| FI HFCs \| 4.08 Gears \| Uprev tuned

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