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Celinicus · 06-04-2009, 11:30 AM

Has the idea of an h pipe gone out the window? Have they decided to just go with an x pipe? (I apologize if this has already been addressed)

M.Bonanni · 06-04-2009, 11:47 AM

If the X pipe works well I am sure they will just stick with that. If the sound/gains aren't as expected maybe we will see some H-Pipe testing.

Celinicus · 06-04-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

If the X pipe works well I am sure they will just stick with that. If the sound/gains aren't as expected maybe we will see some H-Pipe testing.

Thanks for the update. I was excited to see something a little different but you never know. Maybe we'll see the GReddy Tic make it to production with the h pipe.

Modshack · 06-04-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Celinicus

Thanks for the update. I was excited to see something a little different but you never know. Maybe we'll see the GReddy Tic make it to production with the h pipe.

FWIW, Corvettes came with H pipes for years. All exhaust/header upgrades involved moving to an X pipe. GM finally did it from the factory starting with the 2008's...

DigitalMan · 06-04-2009, 09:11 PM

Can I get a PM price for the HFCs to 22193 please!

BerkTech · 06-05-2009, 02:15 AM

Hi guys, sorry that we haven't had an update in a while. We got very busy here with round 2 of Time Attack this past weekend.

We'll try to answer some of the questions that have been posted here as best we can.

1. PRICE???? The MSRP of this exhaust will fall in the $1000-1400. I can't say for certain so I'm giving myself some buffer room, hence the somewhat wide range. The 370Z exhaust is essentially two single exhausts. If we made a single it would have a street price of around $600-700, hence my target.

2. H Pipe vs. X-pipe

The H pipe designs are typically made only for improvements in sound. They do very little for flow once you are over 4-5K RPM. The small cross over tubes simply aren't large enough to bleed the pressure over to the other side of the quiet exhaust. X-pipes enlarge the actual cross section of the exhaust pipe and assist in exhaust scavenging. It's very easy to incorporate an H-pipe design into our existing Ypipe so if we need to pursue that route then it can be done!

Thanks guys, and until next time Double Down should have prototype #1 in their hands for some 3rd party testing.

DannyGT · 06-05-2009, 12:23 PM

Also, since this has been brought up in another thread, whats the weight of your entire system vs. stock.

miguez · 06-05-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DannyGT

Also, since this has been brought up in another thread, whats the weight of your entire system vs. stock.

Great question Danny, seeing as the Stillen seems to have great gains in power but is super heavy.

EDIT: Josh from Stillen produced the real numbers, and their CBE is indeed heavier than stock, but not nearly as heavy as someone else had indicated at first.

CBRich · 06-05-2009, 01:55 PM

This seems to be getting close to production. I can't wait to see it on the DDM car.

M.Bonanni · 06-05-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

This seems to be getting close to production. I can't wait to see it on the DDM car.

You & me both.

gnarf · 06-05-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BerkTech

If we made a single it would have a street price of around $600-700, hence my target.

Is it possible we will see a single exhaust for production? I wouldn't mind noise, power and less weight....though i would probably purchase the double with the HFC's

BerkTech · 06-05-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by miguez

Great question Danny, seeing as the Stillen seems to have great gains in power but is super heavy.

EDIT: Josh from Stillen produced the real numbers, and their CBE is indeed heavier than stock, but not nearly as heavy as someone else had indicated at first.

I wouldn't be able to give you the exact weights of the production exhaust but we should expect it to weigh in at the same or a tiny bit less than the Stillen exhaust. I don't see any reason why it would be heavier than 65lbs!

wstar · 06-09-2009, 01:48 PM

Bump, because I'm impatient and hoping for new news

Shift · 06-09-2009, 07:42 PM

I hear ya, I told Berk to just send me a paypal when it was ready.

ssqpolo · 06-09-2009, 08:11 PM

thats it! i want it NOW!!!!!!!!!!

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06-05-2009, 02:15 AM	#216 (permalink)
BerkTech The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 279 Drives: Lots.... Rep Power: 272	Hi guys, sorry that we haven't had an update in a while. We got very busy here with round 2 of Time Attack this past weekend. We'll try to answer some of the questions that have been posted here as best we can. 1. PRICE???? The MSRP of this exhaust will fall in the $1000-1400. I can't say for certain so I'm giving myself some buffer room, hence the somewhat wide range. The 370Z exhaust is essentially two single exhausts. If we made a single it would have a street price of around $600-700, hence my target. 2. H Pipe vs. X-pipe The H pipe designs are typically made only for improvements in sound. They do very little for flow once you are over 4-5K RPM. The small cross over tubes simply aren't large enough to bleed the pressure over to the other side of the quiet exhaust. X-pipes enlarge the actual cross section of the exhaust pipe and assist in exhaust scavenging. It's very easy to incorporate an H-pipe design into our existing Ypipe so if we need to pursue that route then it can be done! Thanks guys, and until next time Double Down should have prototype #1 in their hands for some 3rd party testing. __________________ While the others type fast... Berk Technology goes fast.... See you at the track! OUR NEW PHONE NUMBER: (714) 546-BERK READ THE BERK BLOG HERE

06-05-2009, 12:23 PM	#217 (permalink)
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06-09-2009, 01:48 PM	#223 (permalink)
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06-04-2009, 11:30 AM	#211 (permalink)
Celinicus Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 53 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 16	Has the idea of an h pipe gone out the window? Have they decided to just go with an x pipe? (I apologize if this has already been addressed)

06-05-2009, 01:55 PM	#219 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	This seems to be getting close to production. I can't wait to see it on the DDM car.

06-09-2009, 07:42 PM	#224 (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 hear ya, I told Berk to just send me a paypal when it was ready. __________________ 2009 Mt Blue 7AT * GTSpec 4 point brace * Berk HFC * Stillen GEN III * Berk CBE * Forgestar F-14 * NISMO S Tuned Spoiler

06-09-2009, 08:11 PM	#225 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 267	thats it! i want it NOW!!!!!!!!!!

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