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Old May 2, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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Stillen Hi-Flow, Berk, Injen?? Which intake would you get right now

I am more confused than ever after reading 500 posts about intakes. I cannot get ahold of Berk, Frankencar is out of business, so I was looking at the Stillen Hi Flow Intake as an option or the Injen or JWT Popcharger.

My goal is to have no loss of low end and no overbearing noise while increasing some performance and not cutting a hole in my fender.

I like the looks of the Berk but have not seen any of the Stillen. I have seen a few custom setups which look cool, but I cannot fabricate so I would need to buy what I want.

The only sure thing is I know I want a dry filter setup, I don't want a hole in my fender and I don't want to lose low end performance.

My air scoop was missing when I bought this car so I thought a custom intake was on it before but I cannot find out for sure.

At this point I am so confused I may just never think about this subject again for fear I may get too dizzy.

I feel like saying someone tell me what I want but that is stupid. There are some people on here whose opinion you respect based on their posts and I would love some recommendations from them. dmpesso need not reply
Old May 2, 2007 | 12:22 PM
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I just bought mine from bryan (berk guy) last month. he's going out of business. call him. berk is the best and also cheaper than any intake
Old May 2, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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berk 10 char
Old May 2, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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IBTL -

I gots the Berk - Its good..
Old May 2, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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I mean bryan not going out of business. he's still doing the busniess
Old May 2, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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Bufflomike, I saw that car on ebay for the longest. Donohoo auto in Alabama, right? What did you finally get it for? I kept telling that yo-yo owner he was asking way too much for that car.

I would say Injen, if you don't mind minor fabrication, but since the end tube of the Injen allows water to leak in, you would need to tuck it into the bumper, little cutting. Injen gives you the pull at low-end, no doubt, and doesn't sound RICE when you rev it up. Berk is popular, but I don't like the sound. I test-drove a 2002 SE 6spd with the Injen, but couldn't get the money to the guy fast enough. I think that's the way I'll go.

Have you checked Fujita CAI?
Old May 2, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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I vote Stillen/JWT

It has been 6 weeks since Bryan got back to me

Originally Posted by Merlot02SE
Have you checked Fujita CAI?
Only for 6th gens
Old May 2, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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If you don't want a loss in power or lots of noise, do a GAB.

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Old May 2, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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Bufflomike, I saw that car on ebay for the longest. Donohoo auto in Alabama, right? What did you finally get it for? I kept telling that yo-yo owner he was asking way too much for that car.

Have you checked Fujita CAI?
I paid him less than he was asking...13.5. I thought it was fair. I thought Fujita was only for later models? I am so confused already I do not want to research another option.

Berk is not returning calls or answering his phone. I am assuming they are with Frankencar now.
Old May 2, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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I would go for the BERK, cause I guess that's the one I went with. Seems like lots of people are satisfied with their intakes.
Old May 2, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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I would go for the BERK, cause I guess that's the one I went with. Seems like lots of people are satisfied with their intakes.
Berk has been getting bad Cust Service press of late and they have not answered their phone in 2 weeks nor returned my calls so they are out of business as far as I am concerned.

Is there a sound clip of the Berk with everything else stock?
Old May 2, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Bufflomike
Is there a sound clip of the Berk with everything else stock?
Yup, exhaust sticky. IBTL
Old May 2, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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i built my own air intake last weekend and it sounds great. all i used was a 4" piece of 3" tubing, a few couplers, maf adapter and a AEM dryflow filter. works great
Old May 2, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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this is why Bryan has been busy


Berk Technology Inc. is EXPANDING and we are building a bigger & better online webstore. As always, you can still place your order over the phone or drop by our retail location.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patronage!
Old May 2, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Bufflomike
dmpesso need not reply

Old May 2, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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this is why Bryan has been busy


Berk Technology Inc. is EXPANDING and we are building a bigger & better online webstore. As always, you can still place your order over the phone or drop by our retail location.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patronage!


Yeah...they are kinda busy now. But I called them once last week and once today and both times they picked up the phone.

I ordered my berk April 18th for my 00 max and I found out last week that the midpipes for the 00-01 is out of stock. They are making more now. They promised me that mine will be shipped out tomorrow.
Old May 2, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Bufflomike
Berk has been getting bad Cust Service press of late and they have not answered their phone in 2 weeks nor returned my calls so they are out of business as far as I am concerned.
hey man i just ordered mine from him about 1-2 months ago the guy didn't get it out that week but he emailed he would get it out and then some really nice lady i talked to called me telling me thy were shipping out right away and they were all really nice...the best part is there instructions were really easy to follow and they were all really nice and i am completely satisfied...so satisfied that i took the berk stickers and stuck them on my laptop to so them off when i am at school
Old May 2, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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Berk Ftw!!!! :d
Old May 2, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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If Berk doesn't have any, and you want one now, get a Stillen/JWT.
Old May 2, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Bufflomike
Berk has been getting bad Cust Service press of late and they have not answered their phone in 2 weeks nor returned my calls so they are out of business as far as I am concerned.

Is there a sound clip of the Berk with everything else stock?
I ordered a Berk today and spoke with Bryan about any perceived bad service. He wants everyone to know his phone system is having issues and to email him at bryan@berktechnology.com or at sales@berktechnology.com.

He had my intake in stock and it was shipped today. The 00-01 midpipe is in progress and he has trouble keeping these in stock.

I have changed my mind and hope to be happy with my decision. Thanks for your help all.
Old May 2, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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I've emailed him at least a half dozen times in the same amount of weeks, and still nothing. He was doing well there for a while, (pre 6 weks) and getting a hold of me in a timely manner.
Old May 2, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
I've emailed him at least a half dozen times in the same amount of weeks, and still nothing. He was doing well there for a while, (pre 6 weks) and getting a hold of me in a timely manner.

Oh...... I e-mailed him too and he doesn't really respond probably because of the business expansion. Just call him and someone should pick up. Bryan was talking to another customer so I spoke to a nice lady by the name of Lauren (I think) and she was very nice and helpful.
Old May 2, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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Hey can someone let me know, how much the berk intake runs?
Old May 2, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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+ Berk. You can get their Ph# at least.

But, it(price) depends on the filter. 60 - 170 IIRC
Old May 2, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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Old May 2, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
+ Berk. You can get their Ph# at least.

But, it(price) depends on the filter. 60 - 170 IIRC

Well, I googled the name and got the website, but it's just the statment above about them expanding. I wasn't going to try to call them, considering all the other posts about people not being able to contact them for weeks.
Old May 2, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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Call 'em, hell, maybe you'll get to talk to Lauren
Old May 2, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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I have an Injen CAI and I really like it, and it actually goes down under the motor to further more increase air flow, although it is really loud, but so is every other intake, and I really like the way that it looks too, I vote for the Injen!
Old May 2, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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Unless anyone has airflow data/IAT's, no one can say for sure what 'increases flow'
Old May 2, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by pimpin02max
I have an Injen CAI and I really like it, and it actually goes down under the motor to further more increase air flow, although it is really loud, but so is every other intake, and I really like the way that it looks too, I vote for the Injen!
repeat after me
an injen is not a CAI
an injen is not a CAI
an injen is not a CAI
an injen is not a CAI

its the same as any other intake but more expensive. its a waste of money.
Old May 2, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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ibtl............
Old May 3, 2007 | 05:16 AM
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Just get the JWT from Cattman Performance for around 100 bucks and be done with it.
Old May 3, 2007 | 07:05 AM
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Another intake thread bites the dust.....
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