Berk CBE and HFC Install and Review

joshs09slvrZ

Son of a B****....this one bolt is kicking my ***. Unfortunately I don't have a 3/8" breaker bar...only a 1/2"...still working on it though. I wish there was a way to just cut it off.

GaleForce

I realize this is late but, I used a 1/2" breaker bar with half of the handle from my floor jack to help break the bolt loose. The I used a 5" and 10" 1/2" extension then a 1/2"-3/8" adaptor to a 10" 3/8" extension to a 3/8" universal to a 3/8" 14mm socket. I also removed the top tube from my Stillen Gen 3. This was the only way I could get to it.

At least you have 90% of the exhaust on now and can enjoy the awesome Berk sound!

As far as my exhaust goes, I put my car back on the jack stands, loosened off every bolt on the exhaust, and tightened them back up moving from the back of the car to the front. I then removed the rubber hangers and cleaned all the exhaust rods with brake cleaner, then reinstalled the hangers in the factory locations. I was able to get everything fitting good, just need to put a few miles on the car to make sure everything stays put.

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joshs09slvrZ

Yeah...we tried both 1/2" and 3/8" breaker bars and nothing worked. The socket just kept slipping off the bolt and I was afraid we would strip it. Yeah it sucks..but I'll pay the money to get it installed at this point. I'm going to check all the bolts tomorrow and re-tighten everything. I hear a slight rattle at start up...but once the car gets warm...I stop hearing it so I don't know what it could be.

As far as the fitment goes, Berk got it spot on. Everything fits like a glove and the alignment is perfect! I've driven it about 20 miles already and both pipes are still in their hangers with a decent amount that is sticking out the other side of the hanger.