Berk Cat-Back Exhaust GB #2!!!

cmmonte92 · 03-21-2010, 11:35 PM

Installed my Berk CBE on Friday with a buddy who drives an S2k...

Everything out of the box was fine, including how it looked while packed in the box. No huge holes or pieces all over the place while in side it.

I took off my NISMO exhaust in about an hour and then aligned the Berk on the ground and had no issues there either.

The gaskets for this guy were great; Nice and hefty, leaving little room for the chance of having an exhaust leak.

The Berk went on fairly "headache," free, other than some mild aligning with the muffler to it's connecting pipes (which I'm pretty sure I even had to do when I previously put the NISMO). I had no issues connecting it to my Berk HFC's, either.

Upon start-up, first there was this

then this,

and finally this,

The first thing my S2K buddy said, "ohhh, now I see why you wanted this exhaust... Can I drive it? I wanna hear the this thing synchro-rev match!"

On Saturday, I went on a run, up the local mountain (Mt. Lemon), that was being organized by some Honda friends and it was nice being the only Z out there and sounding bad-a$$, while getting the "wtf" looks and "is that the stock exhaust? it looks stock... Damn, sounds nice!"

It was a very gratifying weekend, in all, I must say!

Trips · 03-21-2010, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmmonte92

Installed my Berk CBE on Friday with a buddy who drives an S2k...

Everything out of the box was fine, including how it looked while packed in the box. No huge holes or pieces all over the place while in side it.

I took off my NISMO exhaust in about an hour and then aligned the Berk on the ground and had no issues there either.

The gaskets for this guy were great; Nice and hefty, leaving little room for the chance of having an exhaust leak.

The Berk went on fairly "headache," free, other than some mild aligning with the muffler to it's connecting pipes (which I'm pretty sure I even had to do when I previously put the NISMO). I had no issues connecting it to my Berk HFC's, either.

Upon start-up, first there was this

then this,

and finally this,

The first thing my S2K buddy said, "ohhh, now I see why you wanted this exhaust... Can I drive it? I wanna hear the this thing synchro-rev match!"

On Saturday, I went on a run up the local mountain (Mt. Lemon), that was being organized by some Honda friends and it was nice being the only V-6 out there and sounding bad-***, while getting the "wtf" looks and "is that the stock exhaust? it looks stock... Damn, sounds nice!"

It was a very gratifying weekend, in all, I must say!

Great to Hear that everything went on and you had no issues!

MightyBobo · 03-22-2010, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

I think the only way to shift left to right is by adding another gasket. Call berk and I'm sure they will send you one. Hopefully they sent mine out.

How far were yours off? I may need 2 I think, at least - an additional one for between the HFC's and the Y-pipe, and another between the y-pipe and the extension to the passenger side of the muffler piece.

I easily yank the exhaust to the left and that centers it no problem, but as soon as I go driving it shifts back over again. Hmpf.

azn370z · 03-22-2010, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

How far were yours off? I may need 2 I think, at least - an additional one for between the HFC's and the Y-pipe, and another between the y-pipe and the extension to the passenger side of the muffler piece.

I easily yank the exhaust to the left and that centers it no problem, but as soon as I go driving it shifts back over again. Hmpf.

Yeah, there is no point trying to push the exhaust into position, the only way to align it is by bending the hangers. I'm not sure how well the gaskets will work but I'm pretty far off.

BOLIO 671 · 03-22-2010, 03:03 AM

Very cool reviews so far from customers...Was wondering whether anyone els has some pics or vids up with the Berk's Exhaust...I recall hearing "TheDreamerz" sound clip...Would love to see some more pics and vids from others...

370Zsteve · 03-22-2010, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmmonte92

Upon start-up, first there was this

then this,

and finally this,

and +1 rep

370Zsteve · 03-22-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Yeah, there is no point trying to push the exhaust into position, the only way to align it is by bending the hangers.

370Zsteve · 03-22-2010, 11:12 AM

FYI

Here's the OP at 0:31

cmmonte92 · 03-22-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

and +1 rep

Thanks, I knew I couldn't have been the only one who felt like that after successfully installing their Berk CBE! Rep. right back at 'cha!

370zdub · 03-22-2010, 12:36 PM

cmmonte, Glad to hear yours went on smoothly! +1 rep

370Zsteve · 03-26-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

try this

initialgemini · 04-27-2010, 12:44 AM

any updates on the last few for this group buy?

initialgemini · 05-06-2010, 12:44 AM

any updates?

BOLIO 671 · 05-06-2010, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by initialgemini

any updates?

When did you place your order? I had ordered mine on the first week of March and was told April...April came and was told May...I just called Berk earlier this week and spoke to Bryan...he said that they (Berks) haven't receive confirmation from their suppliers as to the ETA for the materials/parts that they need for the exhaust...Bryan stated that although they haven't received a confirmation, it takes about two weeks to get from their supplier to California...Once it arrives in California then it has to be inspected and cleared by Customs, and then it will be released to Berks for another two weeks for the tips, final adjustments, and fitment...From there it will be packaged and shipped...

Also, although there is no confirmation from his shipper, Bryan said that he anticipates that he will be receiving the materials/parts from his supplier on the last week of May or first week of June...Maybe sooner...So based on what he said there really isn't any exact date set in place for when we are going to receive our exhausts...I heard that there were some people on this list that ordered since late February that still haven't received their exhaust yet...

Holliday · 05-06-2010, 09:03 AM

I ordered mine the 28th of January. I am on the group buy #2 that was scheduled for April. I am still waiting for a reply back from Berk or the OP about my order status. I hope it is all worth it in the end, whenever that might be

03-21-2010, 11:35 PM	#271 (permalink)
cmmonte92 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Age: 50 Posts: 113 Drives: 09 135i Convertible Rep Power: 16	Installed my Berk CBE on Friday with a buddy who drives an S2k... Everything out of the box was fine, including how it looked while packed in the box. No huge holes or pieces all over the place while in side it. I took off my NISMO exhaust in about an hour and then aligned the Berk on the ground and had no issues there either. The gaskets for this guy were great; Nice and hefty, leaving little room for the chance of having an exhaust leak. The Berk went on fairly "headache," free, other than some mild aligning with the muffler to it's connecting pipes (which I'm pretty sure I even had to do when I previously put the NISMO). I had no issues connecting it to my Berk HFC's, either. Upon start-up, first there was this then this, and finally this, The first thing my S2K buddy said, "ohhh, now I see why you wanted this exhaust... Can I drive it? I wanna hear the this thing synchro-rev match!" On Saturday, I went on a run, up the local mountain (Mt. Lemon), that was being organized by some Honda friends and it was nice being the only Z out there and sounding bad-a$$, while getting the "wtf" looks and "is that the stock exhaust? it looks stock... Damn, sounds nice!" It was a very gratifying weekend, in all, I must say! __________________ Mod's: Berk HFC's / Berk CBE / NISMO Suspension / JDM badge / Cobb AP Tune / ModShack Oil-cooler Parts on hand, but not installed: Rear Fog light / AIT NISMO Front Bumper Mod's wanted: Powder-Coated Stock-Sport Ray's / Sway Bars Last edited by cmmonte92; 03-21-2010 at 11:39 PM.

03-22-2010, 03:03 AM	#275 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3399	Very cool reviews so far from customers...Was wondering whether anyone els has some pics or vids up with the Berk's Exhaust...I recall hearing "TheDreamerz" sound clip...Would love to see some more pics and vids from others... __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

03-22-2010, 11:12 AM	#278 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	FYI Here's the OP at 0:31 __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

03-22-2010, 12:36 PM	#280 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 17	cmmonte, Glad to hear yours went on smoothly! +1 rep __________________ 2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq 2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

04-27-2010, 12:44 AM	#282 (permalink)
initialgemini Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 340 Drives: 2011 FX 35 Rep Power: 250	any updates on the last few for this group buy? __________________ CY 370z \|Sports Package\| Berk CBE\| Berk High Flow Cats (awaiting install)\|BBS LM\|Eibach Pro-Kit Springs\|Stillen Sway Bars\|TWS Shift Knob\|B&M Short Shifter

05-06-2010, 12:44 AM	#283 (permalink)
initialgemini Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 340 Drives: 2011 FX 35 Rep Power: 250	any updates? __________________ CY 370z \|Sports Package\| Berk CBE\| Berk High Flow Cats (awaiting install)\|BBS LM\|Eibach Pro-Kit Springs\|Stillen Sway Bars\|TWS Shift Knob\|B&M Short Shifter

05-06-2010, 09:03 AM	#285 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 38 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 17	I ordered mine the 28th of January. I am on the group buy #2 that was scheduled for April. I am still waiting for a reply back from Berk or the OP about my order status. I hope it is all worth it in the end, whenever that might be __________________

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