DIY: Berk Technology HFC Install

tiger123 · 08-01-2014, 09:37 AM

FWIW, I have not had thrown any Cells since installing my HFC's several months ago.

And yes, it is definitely worth the effort in every sense of the word. You will love the sound and performance.

Check out this thread, BERK Catback Exhaust System installs/reviews

Good luck and persevere.

Minhtin · 08-02-2014, 04:22 AM

LOL I was reading this article 8 Things Thieves Love To Steal From Cars and thought of this thread. If we could all park our cars in these areas, we could get our catalytic removed for free! LOL. Just skip to screen 5 to see what I am talking about.

mjaenke · 08-04-2014, 10:48 PM

I was able to get the bolts out of my cats using a 14mm impact socket, 1/2" swivel, 15" of 1/2" extension, and a 2' breaker bar. Try to stabilize the long extension with some wood and rubber so more of your torque is focused on the bolt head. I broke the top passenger side bolt off but the drivers side came out in one piece. Hope this might help someone.

zae757 · 08-16-2014, 10:48 PM

Omg that berk HFC is a b*tch to put on...got it on though even though it took me n my brother 4 hrs to put it on. Sounds great though

SkipinJupiter · 08-16-2014, 11:07 PM

zae757... Congratulations, enjoy!

zae757 · 08-25-2014, 03:38 PM

...I actually had one thing to add in regards to the Berk HFC. They didn't exactly line up with the aftermarket Injen exhaust I have on my Z. Is this an issue that is common for the Berk HFC?

tiger123 · 08-26-2014, 10:12 AM

I did not have any alignment issues as I also have the Berk CBE. Everything fit perfectly.

Not sure about the Injen exhaust. Someone here should have a similar setup to yours and can comment further.

What type of adjustment/modification did you have to make to get it aligned properly?

zae757 · 08-29-2014, 11:40 AM

The cat connecting to the exhaust was different. The cats had a larger hole than the exhaust but I was still able to connect the two...I haven't had any issues thus far but I was just concerned that I may have tried to put different cats that don't belong on my car, on there

ZLiciouss · 09-08-2014, 12:06 AM

that demon bolt... went through 2 extensions and a flex adapter and finally after a lot of pb blaster got it loose with an air compressed wrench. phew..

somewhiteguy · 10-15-2014, 01:05 AM

Just ordered mine today, I can't wait! Does anyone know if this has trouble passing CA smog?

NewtoZ's5 · 10-24-2014, 04:16 PM

I just finished up installing Z1 HFC's on my Z and I must say it was a lot easier than I anticipated. I snapped the top demon bolt on the drivers side after that it was all down hill. It took me just under two hours and a couple of beers

I believe if you can install an exhaust or intakes, you can do this! Quotes from local performance shops were ridiculous! The exhaust tone got a little bit deeper and just a tad louder. I love it!

jaytirbhaw · 11-19-2014, 03:12 PM

damn it I need this, why aren't the pictures showing up : /

lj909 · 03-01-2015, 01:52 AM

So this thread is half useless now without the pics...

Silly Rabbit · 03-01-2015, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lj909

So this thread is half useless now without the pics...

I found this video to be helpful when I did it. It's based on a 350Z, but essentially the same process.

lj909 · 03-17-2015, 10:15 PM

just finished getting my oem cats out. what a pain. question. the one stud left in the header, does is stay?

08-01-2014, 09:37 AM	#136 (permalink)
tiger123 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 367 Drives: 09 AT Tour/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 13	FWIW, I have not had thrown any Cells since installing my HFC's several months ago. And yes, it is definitely worth the effort in every sense of the word. You will love the sound and performance. Check out this thread, BERK Catback Exhaust System installs/reviews Good luck and persevere. __________________ G2\|\|Berk CBE/HFC\|\|LED In-Out\|\|35% Tint\|\|V1\|\|GT-R Dome Lights\|\|JDM Rear Fog Light\|\|Z Speed Undershroud (SS)\|\|Red GT-R Start Button\|\|StopTech Rotors\|\|Project MU\|\|Z1 Oil Cooler\|\|EcuTek\|\|

08-26-2014, 10:12 AM	#142 (permalink)
tiger123 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 367 Drives: 09 AT Tour/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 13	I did not have any alignment issues as I also have the Berk CBE. Everything fit perfectly. Not sure about the Injen exhaust. Someone here should have a similar setup to yours and can comment further. What type of adjustment/modification did you have to make to get it aligned properly? __________________ G2\|\|Berk CBE/HFC\|\|LED In-Out\|\|35% Tint\|\|V1\|\|GT-R Dome Lights\|\|JDM Rear Fog Light\|\|Z Speed Undershroud (SS)\|\|Red GT-R Start Button\|\|StopTech Rotors\|\|Project MU\|\|Z1 Oil Cooler\|\|EcuTek\|\|

10-24-2014, 04:16 PM	#146 (permalink)
NewtoZ's5 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sachse, Texas Age: 50 Posts: 128 Drives: 12 GM T/S/Navi Rep Power: 13	I just finished up installing Z1 HFC's on my Z and I must say it was a lot easier than I anticipated. I snapped the top demon bolt on the drivers side after that it was all down hill. It took me just under two hours and a couple of beers I believe if you can install an exhaust or intakes, you can do this! Quotes from local performance shops were ridiculous! The exhaust tone got a little bit deeper and just a tad louder. I love it! __________________ 2012 GM 370Z Touring/Sport- Swift Spec-R, 20mm spacers, K&N Typoons, Z1 HFC's, Invidia Gemini, Kinetix camber, SPC toe, UpRev 310WHP/256TQ 2004 RYP S2000- Enkei RPF1's(blK)w/Dunlop Star Specs, Swift Spec-R, I/H/HFC

03-01-2015, 01:52 AM	#148 (permalink)
lj909 Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Riverside Posts: 584 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 12	So this thread is half useless now without the pics... __________________ PW 07 HR350Z R.I.P. Totaled by 82yr old woman 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

03-17-2015, 10:15 PM	#150 (permalink)
lj909 Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Riverside Posts: 584 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 12	just finished getting my oem cats out. what a pain. question. the one stud left in the header, does is stay? __________________ PW 07 HR350Z R.I.P. Totaled by 82yr old woman 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

08-02-2014, 04:22 AM	#137 (permalink)
Minhtin Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ca Posts: 99 Drives: 14 370z Nismo PW Rep Power: 11	LOL I was reading this article 8 Things Thieves Love To Steal From Cars and thought of this thread. If we could all park our cars in these areas, we could get our catalytic removed for free! LOL. Just skip to screen 5 to see what I am talking about.

08-04-2014, 10:48 PM	#138 (permalink)
mjaenke Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Columbia, IL Posts: 24 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 11	I was able to get the bolts out of my cats using a 14mm impact socket, 1/2" swivel, 15" of 1/2" extension, and a 2' breaker bar. Try to stabilize the long extension with some wood and rubber so more of your torque is focused on the bolt head. I broke the top passenger side bolt off but the drivers side came out in one piece. Hope this might help someone.

08-16-2014, 10:48 PM	#139 (permalink)
zae757 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Dix, NJ Posts: 167 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	Omg that berk HFC is a b*tch to put on...got it on though even though it took me n my brother 4 hrs to put it on. Sounds great though

08-16-2014, 11:07 PM	#140 (permalink)
SkipinJupiter Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Jupiter, Fl Posts: 27 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z RD M6 Rep Power: 12	zae757... Congratulations, enjoy!

08-25-2014, 03:38 PM	#141 (permalink)
zae757 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Dix, NJ Posts: 167 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	...I actually had one thing to add in regards to the Berk HFC. They didn't exactly line up with the aftermarket Injen exhaust I have on my Z. Is this an issue that is common for the Berk HFC?

08-29-2014, 11:40 AM	#143 (permalink)
zae757 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Dix, NJ Posts: 167 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	The cat connecting to the exhaust was different. The cats had a larger hole than the exhaust but I was still able to connect the two...I haven't had any issues thus far but I was just concerned that I may have tried to put different cats that don't belong on my car, on there

09-08-2014, 12:06 AM	#144 (permalink)
ZLiciouss Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 6 Drives: 2013 Red 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 12	that demon bolt... went through 2 extensions and a flex adapter and finally after a lot of pb blaster got it loose with an air compressed wrench. phew..

10-15-2014, 01:05 AM	#145 (permalink)
somewhiteguy Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Camarillo, CA Age: 31 Posts: 38 Drives: '09 PW 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 11	Just ordered mine today, I can't wait! Does anyone know if this has trouble passing CA smog?

11-19-2014, 03:12 PM	#147 (permalink)
jaytirbhaw Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 814 Drives: 350z HR , Nismo 370z Rep Power: 16	damn it I need this, why aren't the pictures showing up : /

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