Comparison Vid: Stock, Stillen, and Berk :)

spearfish25 · 03-27-2010, 10:46 PM

JB1 finally got his Berk all put together and man is it sweet. Here is a compilation comparison video showing a Stock (40th anniv), a Stillen CBE with ERZ Performance HFCs, and the Berk CBE with Berk HFCs.

Nick911sc · 03-27-2010, 11:01 PM

I'm psyched to see this. But the video hasn't been processed yet.

Red370 · 03-28-2010, 12:56 AM

One of the best comparison videos to date, excellent work buddy, didnt realize how tame the stock exhaust was until I heard it compared to the stillen/berk. Thanks for taking the time.

Fly1 Motorsports · 03-28-2010, 01:37 AM

Thanks for posting...definitely helped me put a sound to the brands

Nick911sc · 03-28-2010, 01:52 AM

Awesome video! Still doesn't help me decide which to get because both the stillen and berk sounded awesome.

The stillen seemed louder than the Berk at WOT or was it just the video. Or maybe it was because the berk sounded a bit deeper in its tone. Would you say that's correct?

dang370z · 03-28-2010, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Awesome video! Still doesn't help me decide which to get because both the stillen and berk sounded awesome.

The stillen seemed louder than the Berk at WOT or was it just the video. Or maybe it was because the berk sounded a bit deeper in its tone. Would you say that's correct?

I would have to agree with you watching the video

spearfish25 · 03-28-2010, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

The stillen seemed louder than the Berk at WOT or was it just the video. Or maybe it was because the berk sounded a bit deeper in its tone. Would you say that's correct?

There are definitely differences that the video doesn't capture. The Berk is smoother and deep. The Stillen has a bit of raucousness to it, but it's an F1 goodness type of sound. Both sound great to me. I think either way, you'll be happy with your choice.

370Zsteve · 03-28-2010, 05:17 AM

What, no F.I. exhaust?

I don't know who was standing out there during the shenanigans sequence, but he took his life in his hands, would have made one helluva Youtube.

Seriously, thanks guys, nice job.

EVL370 · 03-28-2010, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Awesome video! Still doesn't help me decide which to get because both the stillen and berk sounded awesome.

The stillen seemed louder than the Berk at WOT or was it just the video. Or maybe it was because the berk sounded a bit deeper in its tone. Would you say that's correct?

I think it just comes down to the bloke with the stillen exhaust was driving his car harder. Most of all in the in-cabin video.

JB1 · 03-28-2010, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

There are definitely differences that the video doesn't capture. The Berk is smoother and deep. The Stillen has a bit of raucousness to it, but it's an F1 goodness type of sound. Both sound great to me. I think either way, you'll be happy with your choice.

that's exactly how I would describe the difference between the two. And in the car the Berk one is louder. But this video was taken right after the install so the sound might mellow out a bit over time, based on what I read in other review.

So it sounds like we have to do one more vid Spear. This time with a couple of clean and identical drive bys: constant speed, WOT etc. and with some dB readings. Oh, but sans the shenanigans...

spearfish25 · 03-28-2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

What, no F.I. exhaust?

Let's see if Tony has sold one to someone up here yet. I'd be happy to get a vid and splice it in

. Hell, I want to hear one in person anyway.

EcKzY · 03-28-2010, 01:17 PM

The Berk and Stillen sound different at different times and somewhat close. Would have to see in person to really judge it.

Red370 · 03-28-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by EcKzY

The Berk and Stillen sound different at different times and somewhat close. Would have to see in person to really judge it.

listen right around 13 seconds, thats what a Stillen CBE sounds like when you really get on it, music to my ears. Sounds like a damn F1 car.

pty370z · 03-28-2010, 02:41 PM

One question now that you guys are talking about Berk and Stillen...

If power was the only criteria to evaluate and both setups considered using Berk HFC's, which cat-back with produce more power? Stillen CBE or Berk CBE..??

So my question really is which setup would produce more power, Berk CBE/Berk HFC or Stillen CBE/Berk HFC...??

The thing is both sound really great to me with the Berk being more stock looking but that's about it...

Appreciate the input...

spearfish25 · 03-28-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pty370z

One question now that you guys are talking about Berk and Stillen...

If power was the only criteria to evaluate and both setups considered using Berk HFC's, which cat-back with produce more power? Stillen CBE or Berk CBE..??

So my question really is which setup would produce more power, Berk CBE/Berk HFC or Stillen CBE/Berk HFC...??

The thing is both sound really great to me with the Berk being more stock looking but that's about it...

Appreciate the input...

I don't recall seeing any Berk CBE dyno results yet...

03-27-2010, 10:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Comparison Vid: Stock, Stillen, and Berk :) JB1 finally got his Berk all put together and man is it sweet. Here is a compilation comparison video showing a Stock (40th anniv), a Stillen CBE with ERZ Performance HFCs, and the Berk CBE with Berk HFCs. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z Last edited by spearfish25; 03-28-2010 at 02:11 AM.

03-28-2010, 12:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	One of the best comparison videos to date, excellent work buddy, didnt realize how tame the stock exhaust was until I heard it compared to the stillen/berk. Thanks for taking the time. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

03-28-2010, 05:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	What, no F.I. exhaust? I don't know who was standing out there during the shenanigans sequence, but he took his life in his hands, would have made one helluva Youtube. Seriously, thanks guys, nice job. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS. Last edited by 370Zsteve; 03-28-2010 at 05:22 AM.

03-28-2010, 02:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
pty370z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 654 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 17	One question now that you guys are talking about Berk and Stillen... If power was the only criteria to evaluate and both setups considered using Berk HFC's, which cat-back with produce more power? Stillen CBE or Berk CBE..?? So my question really is which setup would produce more power, Berk CBE/Berk HFC or Stillen CBE/Berk HFC...?? The thing is both sound really great to me with the Berk being more stock looking but that's about it... Appreciate the input... __________________ 2010 Solid Red 370Z * *Touring-Sport-6MT Black Interior Performance:** STILLEN * BERK * UR * MISHIMOTO * K&N * Z1 * ZSPEED * UPREV * DBA Interior: GT-R Red Start/Stop Button * MSA Floor Mats * PW:JDM Exterior: INGS+1 * SEIBON * FUJIMURA * PW:JDM * UAM * KICS * VOLK

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03-27-2010, 11:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	I'm psyched to see this. But the video hasn't been processed yet.

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Fly1 Motorsports Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,094 Drives: PW 370Z 7AT/Tr/Sp/Nv Rep Power: 18	Thanks for posting...definitely helped me put a sound to the brands

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EcKzY Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 7 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	The Berk and Stillen sound different at different times and somewhat close. Would have to see in person to really judge it.