Comparison Vid: Stock, Stillen, and Berk :)

spearfish25 · 03-27-2010, 09:46 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, 10:01 PM

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

Red370 · 03-27-2010, 11:56 PM

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, 12:37 AM

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

Nick911sc · 03-28-2010, 12:52 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, 01:02 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, 01:10 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, 04:17 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.

spearfish25 · 03-28-2010, 08:53 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.

BOLIO 671 · 04-27-2010, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

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.

Any luck with this guys? Seems that there has been recent posts of people who are still on the fence between Berk and FI...Would be nice to see a video comparion set up between a Berk, FI, and Stillen...

JB1 · 03-28-2010, 08:08 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...

BOLIO 671 · 03-29-2010, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JB1

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 its expected for the tone to get softer after awhile? Why is that?

Matt · 03-29-2010, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BOLIO 671

So its expected for the tone to get softer after awhile? Why is that?

My Berk got louder as my car adjusted to it!

EVL370 · 03-28-2010, 07:24 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.

EcKzY · 03-28-2010, 12:17 PM

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

03-27-2010, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	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 01:11 AM.

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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

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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 04:22 AM.

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Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 21	I'm psyched to see this. But the video hasn't been processed yet.

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