Berk Technology 370Z Cat-Back exhaust GB 1&2 Updates!

MightyBobo · 12-25-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

now just claim you'll make it out of carbon fiber, have everyone pay in advance, and then string everyone along with excuses every few weeks over the next 9 months

ba dum bum!

M.Bonanni · 12-26-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by phantom21

If there are not 10 people for the GB, what will the price be if we have put down our deposit?

The price wont change if we hit 10 people, but shipping will be free.

Billy830 · 12-26-2009, 12:44 PM

What do I need from me to get on the list for the Berk exhaust?
Also what would be your pick for cai. I am concerned about the stillen gen3 long tube because of hyrdo lock. Also the tubes do not get as much air as the should some type of inlet screen should put into the front right over each filter for more direct air flow.
I am going piece by piece with upgrades.
I purchased this car and the next day I was made an offer for a 370z sport package for 34500 out the door tax ,tags. I should have waited. But I did get a good deal for the base $29055

Bill Roberts

2009 370z magblack/black Base 6speed m

MightyBobo · 12-26-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy830

What do I need from me to get on the list for the Berk exhaust?
Also what would be your pick for cai. I am concerned about the stillen gen3 long tube because of hyrdo lock. Also the tubes do not get as much air as the should some type of inlet screen should put into the front right over each filter for more direct air flow.
I am going piece by piece with upgrades.
I purchased this car and the next day I was made an offer for a 370z sport package for 34500 out the door tax ,tags. I should have waited. But I did get a good deal for the base $29055

Bill Roberts

2009 370z magblack/black Base 6speed m

Someone took a video or picture of them driving in a hella downpour and had 0 issues with the Stillen kit hydrolocking.

Berk exhaust, you just need to head over to the thread and probably toss a PM or two. They'll probably want some monies down to guarantee your spot.

No huge deal not getting the sport package...but it did have some nice perks people enjoy

Shift · 12-26-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

NORMALLY I'd take you up on the offer, however, I have a fully stocked auto hobby shop on my base here with plenty of lifts/air tools to work with. I'd offer you to bring yours down if you don't have a lift, but they wouldnt let you in anyway

What they don't like Navy Vets???

I know what your taking about we had the same set up in Cali on base.
Even pondered something simular for the private folk off base. As a start up Biz.

MightyBobo · 12-26-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Shift

What they don't like Navy Vets???

I know what your taking about we had the same set up in Cali on base.
Even pondered something simular for the private folk off base. As a start up Biz.

Yeah I have actually. Although you'd be forced to find every potential legal loophole that someone might try to pull on you thanks to their dumbass fault for either 1) jacking their own car up or 2) jacking THEMSELVES up.

Shift · 12-26-2009, 03:48 PM

I have the Gen III on my ride. On the 13 I was in Culpepper, VA. Had to drive 3 1/2 hours home in the rain. No issues at all, well other than my baby getting all wet.

theDreamer · 12-27-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Someone took a video or picture of them driving in a hella downpour and had 0 issues with the Stillen kit hydrolocking.

Berk exhaust, you just need to head over to the thread and probably toss a PM or two. They'll probably want some monies down to guarantee your spot.

No huge deal not getting the sport package...but it did have some nice perks people enjoy

That was Wstar in Houston, I remember that storm and it was bad (I did not have my Z yet). You will be fine with Stillen Gen 3, if you are concerned about airflow (which it already is pretty great so far), you can check out the Stillen aftermarket bumper they are working on.

M.Bonanni · 12-28-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy830

What do I need from me to get on the list for the Berk exhaust?
Also what would be your pick for cai. I am concerned about the stillen gen3 long tube because of hyrdo lock. Also the tubes do not get as much air as the should some type of inlet screen should put into the front right over each filter for more direct air flow.
I am going piece by piece with upgrades.
I purchased this car and the next day I was made an offer for a 370z sport package for 34500 out the door tax ,tags. I should have waited. But I did get a good deal for the base $29055

Bill Roberts

2009 370z magblack/black Base 6speed m

To get on the GB list I will need the $300 deposit.

As for intakes, I wouldn't worry about hydro lock on any of the current intakes out there being sold. I personally really like my Injen intakes but the Stillen ones are also really good. Only downside about the Stillen is that you have to do a little bit of cutting.

theDreamer · 12-28-2009, 04:09 PM

Hey Mike, any new updates on GB 1 on shipments?

M.Bonanni · 12-28-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Hey Mike, any new updates on GB 1 on shipments?

I haven't talked to Berk since before the holidays.

theDreamer · 12-28-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

I haven't talked to Berk since before the holidays.

Sounds good, just getting excited.

MightyBobo · 12-28-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Sounds good, just getting excited.

You and me both brother.

Billy830 · 12-31-2009, 01:43 AM

I think that the data supplied for dyno test is suspect to me. After 23 years in aero space and calibrating orifice plates, venturis and other flow devices. the outside ambient air temperature or the air getting to the filter is the controlling factor in how much hp is to be gained. The colder the outside air temperature air density increases so volume increases and greater HP gains.
The hotter the ouside air temp density decreases and less HP gains. Radiated heat from the engine compartment has to play aprt in this also. The tube have to stay at least the same as the inlet air From what I gather most of the testing has been done in California and I have not seen a lot of data. I would like to see some dyno testing here in Florida. Then some road testing on the highway and see what the cai inlet temps are and temps after mass flow meter especially when your sucking in road temps that get to 120degf. A 30deg swing in ambient temp can really effect the out come. I know that I may be nit picking but I truly believe that HP gains are going to be erratic from one part of the country to the other. 1 don't have a clue as to what that would be but I would guess that it could be as much as a 5HP spread.

What is does air temp at the throttle body need to be to produce 18 hp gains consistantly?

Let me kown if I am on the wrong track with any thing or has my engineering been getting in the way and just old nit picking. Working on Jet engines we were always trying to squeeze the most thrust at any conditions. Wether it was at sea level or altitude.

MightyBobo · 12-31-2009, 08:26 AM

What does that have to do with the group buy for the Berk exhaust system, Billy?

12-26-2009, 12:44 PM	#33 (permalink)
Billy830 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Port Saint Lucie Fl. Age: 78 Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z Mag Black 6sp m Rep Power: 16	Berk Exhaust What do I need from me to get on the list for the Berk exhaust? Also what would be your pick for cai. I am concerned about the stillen gen3 long tube because of hyrdo lock. Also the tubes do not get as much air as the should some type of inlet screen should put into the front right over each filter for more direct air flow. I am going piece by piece with upgrades. I purchased this car and the next day I was made an offer for a 370z sport package for 34500 out the door tax ,tags. I should have waited. But I did get a good deal for the base $29055 Bill Roberts 2009 370z magblack/black Base 6speed m

12-26-2009, 03:48 PM	#37 (permalink)
Shift Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glen Rock,PA Age: 58 Posts: 220 Drives: (370-Z MT Blue 7A) Rep Power: 16	I have the Gen III on my ride. On the 13 I was in Culpepper, VA. Had to drive 3 1/2 hours home in the rain. No issues at all, well other than my baby getting all wet. __________________ 2009 Mt Blue 7AT * GTSpec 4 point brace * Berk HFC * Stillen GEN III * Berk CBE * Forgestar F-14 * NISMO S Tuned Spoiler

12-28-2009, 04:09 PM	#40 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Hey Mike, any new updates on GB 1 on shipments? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-31-2009, 01:43 AM	#44 (permalink)
Billy830 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Port Saint Lucie Fl. Age: 78 Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z Mag Black 6sp m Rep Power: 16	Dyno Test for Cold air intakes I think that the data supplied for dyno test is suspect to me. After 23 years in aero space and calibrating orifice plates, venturis and other flow devices. the outside ambient air temperature or the air getting to the filter is the controlling factor in how much hp is to be gained. The colder the outside air temperature air density increases so volume increases and greater HP gains. The hotter the ouside air temp density decreases and less HP gains. Radiated heat from the engine compartment has to play aprt in this also. The tube have to stay at least the same as the inlet air From what I gather most of the testing has been done in California and I have not seen a lot of data. I would like to see some dyno testing here in Florida. Then some road testing on the highway and see what the cai inlet temps are and temps after mass flow meter especially when your sucking in road temps that get to 120degf. A 30deg swing in ambient temp can really effect the out come. I know that I may be nit picking but I truly believe that HP gains are going to be erratic from one part of the country to the other. 1 don't have a clue as to what that would be but I would guess that it could be as much as a 5HP spread. What is does air temp at the throttle body need to be to produce 18 hp gains consistantly? Let me kown if I am on the wrong track with any thing or has my engineering been getting in the way and just old nit picking. Working on Jet engines we were always trying to squeeze the most thrust at any conditions. Wether it was at sea level or altitude.

12-31-2009, 08:26 AM	#45 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	What does that have to do with the group buy for the Berk exhaust system, Billy? __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

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