BERK Catback Exhaust System installs/reviews

370degreesNY · 08-26-2010, 08:22 PM

It's really tame when cruising. Cruising at 2-2500 is very quiet. Even on the highway at 2500-3000 it never gets annoying or bothersome.

terbo · 08-28-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

How is the volume level when cruising? Is it still relatively tame even with HFCs?

Over 3000 rpm it gets quite loud.

BOLIO 671 · 08-29-2010, 02:36 AM

Was wondering whether any of you that have done the install did a reset on your ECU'S to erase the "Learned Driving" that the ECU had programmed prior to the exhaust being installed...I recall in one of the Berk related threads that Berks rexommended doing a reset on the ECU prior to doing the install of the exhaust...I did a search but haven't been able to locate that particular post...was wondering whether this recommendation is mentioned anywhere in the CBE install instrucyions...Does anyone know what's the purpose for this?

Justin1686 · 08-30-2010, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BOLIO 671

Was wondering whether any of you that have done the install did a reset on your ECU'S to erase the "Learned Driving" that the ECU had programmed prior to the exhaust being installed...I recall in one of the Berk related threads that Berks rexommended doing a reset on the ECU prior to doing the install of the exhaust...I did a search but haven't been able to locate that particular post...was wondering whether this recommendation is mentioned anywhere in the CBE install instrucyions...Does anyone know what's the purpose for this?

was curious about this myself if any1 had. (i have not)

BOLIO 671 · 08-30-2010, 03:51 AM

I know that TERBO didn't either....I read up on some posts on the forum and I'm a bit confused...Some recommend it and others say that the ECU will readjust itself over after a couple hundred miles...Some say that when resetting the ECU, you will actually speed up the process of the ECU adapting to the new exhaust...One person posted that when they did do the reset, that his Z drank like a fish for a couple of days before it settled in with the new exhaust...

Wondering if Berks or anyone that has acutal knowledge could chime in on this topic

BOLIO 671 · 08-30-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Holliday

Looks like you may win

My freind has not been able to even ship mine yet! Then I am looking at atleast three weeks for it to get to me!

but for now

Well Holliday, it looks like I'm ahead of the race now...package finally made it to my doorstep this afternoon...I'm not scheduled for an install for a couple of days, so you may still have a chance....Check out the first page for my prelude review and pics....

Holliday · 08-30-2010, 11:07 AM

Nice review BOLIO! It looks like you win the

! I don't even think mine has been shipped yet.

I am officially the first to have the exhaust shipped, and the last to get it and install it! CRAP!

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BOLIO 671 · 08-30-2010, 05:59 PM

I feel you man!!! Don't worry homie...its dam worth the wait...It really felt like Christmas for me yesterday...Thought the day would never come when I would have the exhaust in my hands...I will be sure to post up vids and more reviews once the install is done.

blastman5 · 08-30-2010, 11:37 PM

yea when i installed mine i didnt do the ecu reset and mine is running just fine but i just got my berk hfc in the mail today so im looking to put them in sometime this week and im gonna do the ecu reset just to help the process along but with the cbe alone i didnt notice any problems

Rob@BerkTech · 09-01-2010, 06:12 PM

Berk Technology is looking for a customer in Southern California with a 370Z interested in a Berk Technology cat-back exhaust system. Please PM me for details if you are interested. A discount price will be available for the exhaust if we can borrow the car for a day to test-fit. We'll also install it as part of the deal.

Thanks!

sylenze · 09-01-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob@BerkTech

Berk Technology is looking for a customer in Southern California with a 370Z interested in a Berk Technology cat-back exhaust system. Please PM me for details if you are interested. A discount price will be available for the exhaust if we can borrow the car for a day to test-fit. We'll also install it as part of the deal.

Thanks!

pm sent!

memorylasts · 09-01-2010, 07:23 PM

Pm sent...

Dembflyr · 09-01-2010, 07:26 PM

Whomever is able to do this will be one happy Z owner.

I have had perma-smile since getting mine.

memorylasts · 09-01-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dembflyr

Whomever is able to do this will be one happy Z owner.

I have had perma-smile since getting mine.

Isnt it such a nice note? I am gonna end up in more trouble, because i just enjoy the sound under load....it sings a song....smoothly!

ummm... lol

BOLIO 671 · 09-01-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by blastman5

yea when i installed mine i didnt do the ecu reset and mine is running just fine but i just got my berk hfc in the mail today so im looking to put them in sometime this week and im gonna do the ecu reset just to help the process along but with the cbe alone i didnt notice any problems

Well according to the guys at Berk, the ECU reset is not necessary...Went ahead and shot a PM to Rob regarding this issue....

In regards to your HFC's good luck...hope you don't run into the "Devil Bolts." These are the bolts located on the top of the Triangle Shaped Flanged which are hooked up to the header...I finally did my install a few days ago and I'm loving the exhaust...Its been raining a lot here on Guam, so I haven't had a chance to do a full review and get up some vids

...Hopefully the weather will clear up over the weekend...I have much things to say about the exhaust and install....For now..lets just say that Berk hit the nail right on the head with this exhaust system

08-29-2010, 02:36 AM	#93 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3399	Was wondering whether any of you that have done the install did a reset on your ECU'S to erase the "Learned Driving" that the ECU had programmed prior to the exhaust being installed...I recall in one of the Berk related threads that Berks rexommended doing a reset on the ECU prior to doing the install of the exhaust...I did a search but haven't been able to locate that particular post...was wondering whether this recommendation is mentioned anywhere in the CBE install instrucyions...Does anyone know what's the purpose for this? __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

08-30-2010, 03:51 AM	#95 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3399	I know that TERBO didn't either....I read up on some posts on the forum and I'm a bit confused...Some recommend it and others say that the ECU will readjust itself over after a couple hundred miles...Some say that when resetting the ECU, you will actually speed up the process of the ECU adapting to the new exhaust...One person posted that when they did do the reset, that his Z drank like a fish for a couple of days before it settled in with the new exhaust... Wondering if Berks or anyone that has acutal knowledge could chime in on this topic __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

08-30-2010, 11:07 AM	#97 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 38 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 17	Nice review BOLIO! It looks like you win the ! I don't even think mine has been shipped yet. I am officially the first to have the exhaust shipped, and the last to get it and install it! CRAP!/ __________________

08-30-2010, 05:59 PM	#98 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3399	I feel you man!!! Don't worry homie...its dam worth the wait...It really felt like Christmas for me yesterday...Thought the day would never come when I would have the exhaust in my hands...I will be sure to post up vids and more reviews once the install is done. __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

08-30-2010, 11:37 PM	#99 (permalink)
blastman5 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: southern california Posts: 168 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	yea when i installed mine i didnt do the ecu reset and mine is running just fine but i just got my berk hfc in the mail today so im looking to put them in sometime this week and im gonna do the ecu reset just to help the process along but with the cbe alone i didnt notice any problems __________________ 09 Monterey Blue 6 SPD::Stillen Gen 3 Intakes::Berk CBE::DIY Black Fang and Rear Valance::Z Enclosure 2 10" Upfire Box::Berk HFC

08-26-2010, 08:22 PM	#91 (permalink)
370degreesNY Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 30 Drives: 09 370Z PW 6spd Rep Power: 16	It's really tame when cruising. Cruising at 2-2500 is very quiet. Even on the highway at 2500-3000 it never gets annoying or bothersome.

09-01-2010, 06:12 PM	#100 (permalink)
Rob@BerkTech Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 63 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 15	Berk Technology is looking for a customer in Southern California with a 370Z interested in a Berk Technology cat-back exhaust system. Please PM me for details if you are interested. A discount price will be available for the exhaust if we can borrow the car for a day to test-fit. We'll also install it as part of the deal. Thanks!

09-01-2010, 07:23 PM	#102 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 17	Pm sent... __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

09-01-2010, 07:26 PM	#103 (permalink)
Dembflyr Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 886 Drives: G37S Sedan Rep Power: 16	Whomever is able to do this will be one happy Z owner. I have had perma-smile since getting mine. __________________ 2012 G37S Sedan 6MT - Project Practicality 2009-6MT-Sport/Touring-Dembflyr's Journal-TT Build Thread-CAR IS SOLD

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