A not so successful Berk Exhaust install...

Kastley85891 · 03-14-2010, 07:08 PM

I ran test pipes with a stock CBE and loved it, very nice, especially down shifting on the limit, some rasp though at 2800, I then added an INVIDIA Gemini, it was very loud but very deep and sounded great, adding the CBE did open up more power over just test pipes.
Currently just on HFC's and not run it yet as no time, it did sound deeper at idle though.

Heres some vids of test pipes with ICBE.
Kellys 370Z :: MVI_4454.flv video by kastley85891 - Photobucket
Kellys 370Z :: MVI_4464.flv video by kastley85891 - Photobucket

NewlyIMPORTed · 03-14-2010, 09:14 PM

im about to pair the invidia with my Berk HFC so ill try and post videos but it would be till the end of the month

NewlyIMPORTed · 03-14-2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by NewlyIMPORTed

im about to pair the invidia with my Berk HFC so ill try and post videos but it would be till the end of the month

why i posted this in this thread i have no idea haha sry about that

CrownR426 · 03-14-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NewlyIMPORTed

why i posted this in this thread i have no idea haha sry about that

nogoodname · 03-15-2010, 01:23 AM

I thought the whole delay was for more R&D and quality control..... guess not...

370Zsteve · 03-15-2010, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

I thought the whole delay was for more R&D and quality control..... guess not...

No question this particular one was damaged (bent) in-transit.

Anyone here work for UPS? I'd love to show them these threads and get a response from the Brown-Doodoo

nogoodname · 03-15-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

No question this particular one was damaged (bent) in-transit.

Anyone here work for UPS? I'd love to show them these threads and get a response from the Brown-Doodoo

It still could have been packed better too.... just saying. We all know that shipping companies like to beat up all the packages...

Trips · 03-15-2010, 01:29 AM

I know Berks going to Step up, It's a Good Company, and in the end will resolve everyone's issue's.

370zdub · 03-15-2010, 01:42 AM

370zdub · 03-15-2010, 01:43 AM

On a good note, I took my car for a drive tonight and the Berk HFC and CBE combo produces a sound that is absolutely intoxicating.

vortrex · 03-15-2010, 02:30 AM

I tell you what, I don't know why more people don't buy the invidia gemini. it's the cheapest exhaust price wise, has the best welds, comes packaged perfectly, and fits like a glove with no tweaks needed and tips aligned. I'm so happy with mine. I do have the berk HFC's mated with it.

1slow370 · 03-15-2010, 02:51 AM

on the invidia, i hate the sound
JB1 mine was shipped right after yours so if i have your other pipe maybe theyl just pay to have one of us ship the pipe to the other with a return label at least that way it would be packaged right.

g96818 · 03-15-2010, 02:56 AM

i'm surprised all the smashed boxes and no paper or peanut packing made it with only tip alignment issues

phantom21 · 03-15-2010, 05:32 AM

I did my install along with my brother. I already had Berk's HFC. Overall, the install was pretty easy. It took us little over an hour on the garage floor. True, the alignment is not perfect. I was a little disappointment by that. My alignment issues were no where near as bad as the previous pictured. We were able to move the pipes to align the bolt holes easily. But, once the complete system was bolted together, it was very solid and had ZERO clearance issues. The only complaint I have is that the driver's side tip does not center up as well as the passenger. It looks like the bend coming out of the muffler has too much of a bend in it. But, once off the jacks and back on the ground, you can't notice it. My box and packaging were in great shape. The positive is that the note is AWESOME!! OVERALL 9/10. Fix the alignment issues and you have 10/10.

370Zsteve · 03-15-2010, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by phantom21

I did my install along with my brother. I already had Berk's HFC. Overall, the install was pretty easy. It took us little over an hour on the garage floor. True, the alignment is not perfect. I was a little disappointment by that. My alignment issues were no where near as bad as the previous pictured. We were able to move the pipes to align the bolt holes easily. But, once the complete system was bolted together, it was very solid and had ZERO clearance issues. The only complaint I have is that the driver's side tip does not center up as well as the passenger. It looks like the bend coming out of the muffler has too much of a bend in it. But, once off the jacks and back on the ground, you can't notice it. My box and packaging were in great shape. The positive is that the note is AWESOME!! OVERALL 9/10. Fix the alignment issues and you have 10/10.

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03-14-2010, 07:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kastley85891 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATX 370 - Sold Posts: 1,149 Drives: 2003 Wagon Rep Power: 18	I ran test pipes with a stock CBE and loved it, very nice, especially down shifting on the limit, some rasp though at 2800, I then added an INVIDIA Gemini, it was very loud but very deep and sounded great, adding the CBE did open up more power over just test pipes. Currently just on HFC's and not run it yet as no time, it did sound deeper at idle though. Heres some vids of test pipes with ICBE. Kellys 370Z :: MVI_4454.flv video by kastley85891 - Photobucket Kellys 370Z :: MVI_4464.flv video by kastley85891 - Photobucket __________________ Boosted V8 hunter 2850 lbs and 375WHP

03-14-2010, 09:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	im about to pair the invidia with my Berk HFC so ill try and post videos but it would be till the end of the month __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

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370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 17	On a good note, I took my car for a drive tonight and the Berk HFC and CBE combo produces a sound that is absolutely intoxicating. __________________ 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!

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	I thought the whole delay was for more R&D and quality control..... guess not...

03-15-2010, 02:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
vortrex Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 199 Drives: '09 370z 6spd Rep Power: 16	I tell you what, I don't know why more people don't buy the invidia gemini. it's the cheapest exhaust price wise, has the best welds, comes packaged perfectly, and fits like a glove with no tweaks needed and tips aligned. I'm so happy with mine. I do have the berk HFC's mated with it.

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1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	on the invidia, i hate the sound JB1 mine was shipped right after yours so if i have your other pipe maybe theyl just pay to have one of us ship the pipe to the other with a return label at least that way it would be packaged right. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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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'm surprised all the smashed boxes and no paper or peanut packing made it with only tip alignment issues __________________ CZP are lying thieves!

03-15-2010, 05:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
phantom21 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 153 Drives: 370Z Base+Sport 6M Rep Power: 16	I did my install along with my brother. I already had Berk's HFC. Overall, the install was pretty easy. It took us little over an hour on the garage floor. True, the alignment is not perfect. I was a little disappointment by that. My alignment issues were no where near as bad as the previous pictured. We were able to move the pipes to align the bolt holes easily. But, once the complete system was bolted together, it was very solid and had ZERO clearance issues. The only complaint I have is that the driver's side tip does not center up as well as the passenger. It looks like the bend coming out of the muffler has too much of a bend in it. But, once off the jacks and back on the ground, you can't notice it. My box and packaging were in great shape. The positive is that the note is AWESOME!! OVERALL 9/10. Fix the alignment issues and you have 10/10. __________________ 2009 PG 6spd Sport \|\| 30% side tint, 15% rear \|\| All Redline fluids \|\| Berk HFC's intalled~PITA Bolt \|\| Stillen G3's \|\| Berk CBE \|\| BC Racing Coilovers with 10K/12K Swift springs & RA valving\|\| SPL rear camber arms \|\| 20mm/15mm spacers

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