CBE or HFC + CIA

acc1079 · 07-22-2010, 09:22 PM

So after ALOT of reading...... I just cant decide which would be a better route. Just when I was ready to pull the trigger on a good CBE, I have read that the real restriction is our cats. SO..... would it be a better value to go with a good HFC and CAI with the stock exhaust, or a CBE by itself.

I would like to do both, and eventually will, but for now... can only afford one option or the other.

Your thoughts?

ddvette9 · 07-22-2010, 09:41 PM

I went catback and intake for warranty purposes. My dealer told me not to come with forced induction or cats. Bolt ons were ok with my service department, so thats what I went with.

but bang for the buck, HP wise, HFC are ridiculous. I would have spent my money on them had my car not been under warranty.

Another thing to think about, if you show your car or like cosmetic stuff, intake and exhaust are visually noticable and can make your car look good from a mod stand point

Good luck making a decision

cptspeed · 07-22-2010, 09:43 PM

^you got a catback?

m4a1mustang · 07-22-2010, 09:45 PM

FI CBE alone has proven 20whp gains. I would start there.

Zsteve · 07-22-2010, 10:29 PM

moved this post to a new thread.

AndyZ · 07-23-2010, 04:40 AM

I have stillen headers and hfc both for 600 shipped if you interested pm me

craniac24 · 07-23-2010, 03:35 PM

Intake and CBE FTW!

07-22-2010, 09:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
acc1079 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 16 Drives: 09 370 Rep Power: 15	CBE or HFC + CIA So after ALOT of reading...... I just cant decide which would be a better route. Just when I was ready to pull the trigger on a good CBE, I have read that the real restriction is our cats. SO..... would it be a better value to go with a good HFC and CAI with the stock exhaust, or a CBE by itself. I would like to do both, and eventually will, but for now... can only afford one option or the other. Your thoughts?

07-22-2010, 09:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	^you got a catback? __________________ FI CBE, 20" forged specialties rims, swift springs, boston subs, kicker amp, focal components

07-22-2010, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	FI CBE alone has proven 20whp gains. I would start there. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-22-2010, 10:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	moved this post to a new thread. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette Last edited by Zsteve; 07-22-2010 at 10:41 PM.

07-23-2010, 04:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
AndyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Santa clara Age: 35 Posts: 334 Drives: Ford Escort "100HP" Rep Power: 16	I have stillen headers and hfc both for 600 shipped if you interested pm me __________________ NOR CAL TT Z34 Next - Built Engine / V-tec?

07-22-2010, 09:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 17	I went catback and intake for warranty purposes. My dealer told me not to come with forced induction or cats. Bolt ons were ok with my service department, so thats what I went with. but bang for the buck, HP wise, HFC are ridiculous. I would have spent my money on them had my car not been under warranty. Another thing to think about, if you show your car or like cosmetic stuff, intake and exhaust are visually noticable and can make your car look good from a mod stand point Good luck making a decision

07-23-2010, 03:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
craniac24 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ronkonkoma, NY Posts: 339 Drives: 2010 PG Roadster Rep Power: 402	Intake and CBE FTW! __________________ 2010 6MT PG Roadster w/Sport & NAV. Stillen Exhaust, Stillen GIII Intake, Eibach Springs, H&R Spacers 15f/20r, SPC Rear Camber Kit. Thanks to Vinny Ten Racing!