CBE w/no or least drone?

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

The stock cats will muffle out any real drone/rasp you might get. So it's basically whichever one you prefer. I honestly like the look of the Fast Intentions/ARK/HKS design over Berk/Stillen/Nismo. But that's personal preference. Power numbers have been proven that FI nets the highest gains. But 1/2 hp difference is up to you if it's worth it. No exhaust is going to be leaps and bounds better than others of similar design.

Have you been to any meets to hear different setups in person? Or watched any vids?

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I watched some vids, but get the impression that vids suck. Cameras enhance tiny noise and deaden loud noise, making all things sound nearly the same. No good. I liked the Berk, though, and like the stock appearance. Is Berk good? Will the Berk and K&N drop-in filters put me at 295-305whp on a dynojet?

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Yeah vids are horrible for exhausts, even high end ones. It's just not the same as in person, but you get an 'idea'. Berk isn't bad, and if it looks the way you want then that's important. Those two mods should get you there. You could also look into some Post MAF Tubes as well. They aren't very expensive and are a good pair with drop in filters. Those should get you to your 300whp mark.

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Link to post MAF tubes? Purpose? Effect on A/F?

ETA: NVM, looks like $170 for 6hp/6#tq and A/F is markedly unchanged.

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Yeah, it's a cheap mod, I think I got my tubes and filters for $250 for the total. Not bad for half the cost of Stillens with almost the same path of airflow. Made it worth it in my book.

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Z1 Silicone Post-MAF Intake Hoses

I plan on doing this plus the BERK. How is fitment with BERK?

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I have the Z1 hoses myself. Looks good.

For the Berk, their first batches did not fit well and had some problems. As far as I know their current product fits as it was supposed to. But I don't know for sure, haven't seen a lot of people getting them currently. With other vendors coming on board with CBE's.