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Old May 27, 2008 | 02:34 AM
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Hi.
I am looking for a pair of high flow cats for my SC G35.
I am leaning toward Random Tech or Kinetix.
I have also heard Berk is good too.
Which one would give more gain?
There are also Apexi, SARD and HKS too but they cost $1300+ which are way over my budget.
Any other recommandation?
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Old May 27, 2008 | 05:30 AM
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Old May 27, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Well some HFCs have brackets and some don't.
But even with brackets some HFCs still crack.
So I want to get more info on them.
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Old May 27, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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I've had my Berk Metallics for almost 4000 miles. No problems here.

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Berk
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Old May 27, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Escobar
Berk
+1
i didn't install them yet but i did a very long search b4 i buy them ,and the best customer service

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How does Crawford compare to Berk? I've heard Crawfords sound better, but it seems like Berk is the favorite around the forum. I'm interesting in buying some HFCs also, and I'm looking for one that will change the sound of my exhaust the least.
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Old May 27, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by rgeist554
I've had my Berk Metallics for almost 4000k miles. No problems here.
that's a lot of miles
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alot of info here....i started this one awhile ago.

https://my350z.com/forum/intake-exhaust/333269-high-flow-cats-questions.html
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Old May 27, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Phenom
How does Crawford compare to Berk? I've heard Crawfords sound better, but it seems like Berk is the favorite around the forum. I'm interesting in buying some HFCs also, and I'm looking for one that will change the sound of my exhaust the least.
I have had both. IMHO, Crawfords have better sound, but Berks have better fit and finish. Crawfords are DEFINITELY the one which will change the sound of your exhaust the least.
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Originally Posted by reserved
I have had both. IMHO, Crawfords have better sound, but Berks have better fit and finish. Crawfords are DEFINITELY the one which will change the sound of your exhaust the least.
Thanks, I'll probably go with crawford unless sometime within now and when I order them I find out they will definitely cause CEL issues. But for the time being I want to enjoy the sweet sweet sound of my new exhaust without HFCs or TPs

Edit: I just read basically that entire thread posted up above. Lot's of great feedback for the Berks, including and before and after video of Berks on a stock exhaust to give a feel for how they will change the sound. I'm back to square one, this will be a tough decision. Maybe I'll wait for some good vendor deals.

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Old May 27, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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Here's the big thing for me. If you EVER have an issue with your Berks, they will back their product 100% and make sure you're happy with your purchase.
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Just get Berk and stop thinking about it. It's a good product.
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Old May 27, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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Fast Intentions. Nothing beats the quality.

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Originally Posted by reserved
I have had both. IMHO, Crawfords have better sound, but Berks have better fit and finish. Crawfords are DEFINITELY the one which will change the sound of your exhaust the least.
+1. Right on the money.
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Old May 27, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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ive seen berk test pipes crack, berk hfc's even with the built in foulers throw cel. take it for what its worth.
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Old May 28, 2008 | 12:21 AM
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Seems like every one leans toward Berks...
How's Random Tech?
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Old May 28, 2008 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by SuperBlack350z
that's a lot of miles
Doh! I'm going to edit my post and cry now.
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Old May 28, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
ive seen berk test pipes crack, berk hfc's even with the built in foulers throw cel. take it for what its worth.
Who has thrown a CEL with Berk HFC's when they had the o2 sensor in the no-fouler bung? I've never thrown a cel.
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