DIY: Berk Technology HFC Install

Romanowski · 09-12-2009, 10:01 PM

I have a slight rattle at around 5-6K RPM. Should I change out gaskets?

M.Bonanni · 09-13-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru3l

I have a slight rattle at around 5-6K RPM. Should I change out gaskets?

Are the cats the only mod you have done to your car? I don't think gaskets are the problem. Exhaust gasket leaks make a ticking sound that you would be able to hear the entire time the engine is running, not just at a certain rpm. Have you checked to make sure all of your bolts are tight enough?

Romanowski · 09-13-2009, 08:08 PM

I have a Stillen Exhaust & G3 Intake also.

Yes I have checked my bolts. I will check again on Tuesday

M.Bonanni · 09-14-2009, 12:25 PM

Is the rattle sound like its metal hitting against metal? The earlier version Stillen exhausts had some clearance problems with one of the factory chassis braces.

g96818 · 09-14-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

Is the rattle sound like its metal hitting against metal? The earlier version Stillen exhausts had some clearance problems with one of the factory chassis braces.

Berks cbe doesn't have this problem right?

M.Bonanni · 09-14-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by g96818

Berks cbe doesn't have this problem right?

No it doesn't. I think Stillen has fixed their exhaust as well so they don't have that problem anymore either. Just depends on when you ordered yours.

Romanowski · 09-15-2009, 02:04 AM

Ill find out. I will try to insulate the contact points tommorow

Demon Z · 09-15-2009, 03:26 AM

On a semi-related note, can anyone tell me if the 350 and 370 use the same cats? I have a pair of test pipes from my 350 that I'd love to bolt up, but I wasn't sure if the dimensions were the same.

g96818 · 09-15-2009, 03:33 AM

i think the 07/08 cats are the same

M.Bonanni · 09-15-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Demon Z

On a semi-related note, can anyone tell me if the 350 and 370 use the same cats? I have a pair of test pipes from my 350 that I'd love to bolt up, but I wasn't sure if the dimensions were the same.

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Originally Posted by g96818

i think the 07/08 cats are the same

Yeah its the same cats as the '07-'08 350Z with the HR motor. '03-'06 350Zs don't translate.

Demon Z · 09-15-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

Yeah its the same cats as the '07-'08 350Z with the HR motor. '03-'06 350Zs don't translate.

Ok. Mine was an '05 with the DE motor, so that's not gonna work. Thanks for the clarification.

g96818 · 09-15-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Demon Z

Ok. Mine was an '05 with the DE motor, so that's not gonna work. Thanks for the clarification.

just buy a new set from one of our vendors

you'll be happy you did

Demon Z · 09-15-2009, 10:38 PM

In light of this new information, I think a full exhaust is a given. I got to see the underside of my car the other day and nearly sagged my knickers when I saw how tiny our piping was.

Daishi · 11-21-2009, 08:08 AM

you didnt have to unhook the steering knuckle on the drivers side?

M.Bonanni · 11-21-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Daishi

you didnt have to unhook the steering knuckle on the drivers side?

Nope

09-12-2009, 10:01 PM	#31 (permalink)
Romanowski Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 201 Drives: 09' Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	I have a slight rattle at around 5-6K RPM. Should I change out gaskets? __________________ Amuse Body \| Stillen's Gen 3 Intake \| Stillen High Flow Cats \| Stillen CBE \| The370Z.com Decals! (Decals add an extra 100hp )

09-13-2009, 08:08 PM	#33 (permalink)
Romanowski Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 201 Drives: 09' Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	I have a Stillen Exhaust & G3 Intake also. Yes I have checked my bolts. I will check again on Tuesday __________________ Amuse Body \| Stillen's Gen 3 Intake \| Stillen High Flow Cats \| Stillen CBE \| The370Z.com Decals! (Decals add an extra 100hp )

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M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	Is the rattle sound like its metal hitting against metal? The earlier version Stillen exhausts had some clearance problems with one of the factory chassis braces. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

09-15-2009, 02:04 AM	#37 (permalink)
Romanowski Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 201 Drives: 09' Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	Ill find out. I will try to insulate the contact points tommorow __________________ Amuse Body \| Stillen's Gen 3 Intake \| Stillen High Flow Cats \| Stillen CBE \| The370Z.com Decals! (Decals add an extra 100hp )

09-15-2009, 03:33 AM	#39 (permalink)
g96818 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: A rock in a big pond Posts: 681 Drives: 2009 370Z, 2012 M56 Rep Power: 3394	i think the 07/08 cats are the same __________________ CZP are lying thieves!

09-15-2009, 03:26 AM	#38 (permalink)
Demon Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 229 Drives: '13 FR-S Rep Power: 17	On a semi-related note, can anyone tell me if the 350 and 370 use the same cats? I have a pair of test pipes from my 350 that I'd love to bolt up, but I wasn't sure if the dimensions were the same.

09-15-2009, 10:38 PM	#43 (permalink)
Demon Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 229 Drives: '13 FR-S Rep Power: 17	In light of this new information, I think a full exhaust is a given. I got to see the underside of my car the other day and nearly sagged my knickers when I saw how tiny our piping was.

11-21-2009, 08:08 AM	#44 (permalink)
Daishi Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 683 Drives: 09 370z 6Speed Rep Power: 17	you didnt have to unhook the steering knuckle on the drivers side?

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