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370ZilverZ 04-20-2012 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by HDyoyo (Post 1674823)
Intakes will be my next performance mod... So I should expect the sound to get better after when?:eekdance:

About 500 miles for mine.

LakeShow 04-20-2012 11:41 AM

Makes sure you post some sound clips. :tup:

HDyoyo 04-20-2012 12:29 PM

Thanks man! I'll keep you in mind for next mod.

FireDan50 04-20-2012 01:40 PM

http://youtu.be/ci-imMujhSQ

http://youtu.be/QmklWcYKQYg

Here are a couple vids of my Berk HFCs, but with an Akrapovic exhaust. They were a pain in the a** to put in. I finally did some googling and found out that the easiest way to install/remove cats was by removing some of the intake piping, using a few extensions and an impact wrench, and went through the engine bay. After doing that, install was a piece of cake.

HDyoyo 04-20-2012 02:18 PM

im definitely going to put a before and after HQ video!

mults 04-20-2012 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370ZilverZ (Post 1674781)
Spray it good with pb-blaster or similar spray and get a set of grip-tite sockets and the job will go well.

Well, I now have HFCs to go with the CBEs:happydance::happydance:. All in all, the job took me less than two hours and the demon bolts were about 40% of the total time. The other bolts on the cats came off like they were just put on but the Demon bolts were somewhat of a challenge. The passenger bolt was accessed from the top with 36" of extensions, a 14mm surface drive socket and a big a$$ breaker bar (all 1/2" square drive). After getting all of these extensions in alignment, the bolt came right out. On the driver side, the same setup was used, but with 3/8" square drives. This is required because of the steering shaft that is right next to the Demon bolt. Unfortunately, this bolt siezed and had to be broken. I was surprised that the bolt broke and not the socket or extension. Replacing the cats was a piece of cake and just bolted back up. Like everyone has stated, plenty of PB Blaster was used, even though it didn't work on the one bolt.

I must say that this was one of the most challenging things I have ever done to a vehicle, but it was so worth it. The sound is absolutely intoxicating, even with the so-called hiss. I don't mind it at all, as it adds a touch of an exotic sound. I have been driving all afternoon with a huge smile on my face :rofl2::rofl2:.

mults 04-20-2012 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDyoyo (Post 1674791)
Lol you might need a couple more candles... I would love to see the dyno. I'm going to dyno mine after all is done. I was going to go with the berk cbe but I fell in love with look of ark and many have said the ark was a little louder. I wish I had a friend with a lift! Good luck with the project man!! :tup:

Thanks for the well wishes!! If you read my last post, you will see how my day went. All in all, not so bad. I did drive to the dyno place, but they did not have time today to do mine in such short notice. I may have to make an appointment to "get-er done". The place I went to is called RDP Motorsports (RDP Motorsport - Dyno Tuning, Custom Vehicle Fabrication, Racing) and they had cars there with over 1400HP, although they were all American muscle, thjey said that they can get parts for almost any vehicles and also do the installation as well.

Yes, the lift was a real lifesaver, even though the place looks like an episode of "American Pickers". I bet you that I saved over 6 hours of total installation time for the CBE and HFCs that I would have spent by doing on my back.

flashgordon 05-05-2012 11:22 AM

Hi,

I just mounted my BERK CATs, very, very good sound and performance!! :driving:

CEL Light still off!

I ask you about the bracket to fix the CATs.

I see that the holes on the bracket are not aligned perfectly with the support bracket, and the two plates are not very orthogonal.
I think that if I tight the bolts, after km, something may be crack! :mad:
I am thinking to don't mount the support bracket...

Someone has this impression / issue ??

flashgordon 05-12-2012 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashgordon (Post 1705308)
Hi,

I just mounted my BERK CATs, very, very good sound and performance!! :driving:

CEL Light still off!

I ask you about the bracket to fix the CATs.

I see that the holes on the bracket are not aligned perfectly with the support bracket, and the two plates are not very orthogonal.
I think that if I tight the bolts, after km, something may be crack! :mad:
I am thinking to don't mount the support bracket...

Someone has this impression / issue ??


I found a solution that supports 300°Celsius....
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nycz370z 06-14-2014 09:31 PM

My Berks HFC was installed on Friday and all I have to say is that this is the best bang for your buck. However I do have an issue with my check engine light coming on the following day but my mechanic did warn me in advance. If your looking for performance and don't want to break the bank, go for the berks hfc because it makes a big difference in performance and sound once you get past 4k rpm.

Anyone have any advice on the check engine light?

flashgordon 06-15-2014 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycz370z (Post 2859579)
My Berks HFC was installed on Friday and all I have to say is that this is the best bang for your buck. However I do have an issue with my check engine light coming on the following day but my mechanic did warn me in advance. If your looking for performance and don't want to break the bank, go for the berks hfc because it makes a big difference in performance and sound once you get past 4k rpm.

Anyone have any advice on the check engine light?

Two years with Berks and no check engine light.

But, keep in mind that any mod in the flow of the engine want an adjustment in carburation. So, mapping is a must (I used UpRev to do it).

Many users do not experiences in check light without mapping, but only because the stock map is pretty rich, so if HFC leans a bit, doesn't happens anything.

I suggest you to map your car, not only for performance, but also for engine longevity.

bye

CDepp 10-11-2014 10:42 PM

Check your gaskets. I've seen two cats trow CELs becuSe of the gaskets.

blakcherryz 11-28-2015 07:20 PM

Berk HFC
 
Where did you guys buy your Berk HFCs? I'm looking online and I can't seem to find a good website to purchase them off of (new). Any suggestions? Thanks a lot.


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