DIY: Berk Technology HFC Install

tjlazer · 10-02-2010, 11:28 AM

Haha the only thing I broke was a cat! All the tools survived, even my knuckles.

(stripped the driver side bolt so this was the only way...)

LUVZTTZ · 10-06-2010, 02:26 PM

I read the thread, but maybe I missed it.

I see you weighed the stock cats in your pics. How much weight savings are we talking? 4 oz?

M.Bonanni · 10-06-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LUVZTTZ

I read the thread, but maybe I missed it.

I see you weighed the stock cats in your pics. How much weight savings are we talking? 4 oz?

Berk Technology HFCs are 5 lbs. lighter each than stock so 10 lbs. weight savings total.

Gmendez · 11-18-2010, 04:22 PM

Your dyno pics (Last one) shows a gain of 24whp/26wtq. What else was done to acheive this (Uprev/tune/CBE/etc.)??

How much would I expect to gain from simply installing Berks on my NISMO? What about with Berks & Uprev tune? I'd like to keep the OEM NISMO exhaust.

M.Bonanni · 11-18-2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gmendez

Your dyno pics (Last one) shows a gain of 24whp/26wtq. What else was done to acheive this (Uprev/tune/CBE/etc.)??

How much would I expect to gain from simply installing Berks on my NISMO? What about with Berks & Uprev tune? I'd like to keep the OEM NISMO exhaust.

The dyno was 100% stock vs. 100% stock w/Berk HFCs, nothing else done to the car. They might not gain as much on the Nismo since the Nismo cat-back is better than the regular stock cat-back, but you should see good gains. Essentially, the first mod you do to the exhaust system on these cars will show the biggest gains.

Gmendez · 11-19-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

The dyno was 100% stock vs. 100% stock w/Berk HFCs, nothing else done to the car. They might not gain as much on the Nismo since the Nismo cat-back is better than the regular stock cat-back, but you should see good gains. Essentially, the first mod you do to the exhaust system on these cars will show the biggest gains.

Wow, great gains! Thanks for the response.

So, does anyone know (real knowledge) what I could expect to gain on my NISMO from simply bolting on Berk HFCs or TPs?

What about Berk HFC or TP with UPREV tune?

Where in FL can I find a knowledgeable UPREV tuner?

Sorry for all the questions guys.....Thanks in advance!

markthomas69 · 01-21-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Haha the only thing I broke was a cat! All the tools survived, even my knuckles.

(stripped the driver side bolt so this was the only way...)

Now that's what I call going bat$hit crazy with an uncooperative car part. My friend, you rock!

markthomas69 · 01-21-2014, 07:58 PM

What about applying anti sieze goop in the event you need to remove stuff down the road?
Recommended or not necessary?

10-02-2010, 11:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 54 Posts: 2,498 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 21	Haha the only thing I broke was a cat! All the tools survived, even my knuckles. (stripped the driver side bolt so this was the only way...) __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

10-06-2010, 02:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
LUVZTTZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 57 Drives: Black 91 TT Rep Power: 18	Weight I read the thread, but maybe I missed it. I see you weighed the stock cats in your pics. How much weight savings are we talking? 4 oz?

11-18-2010, 04:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gmendez Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 114 Drives: '10 PW 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 17	Your dyno pics (Last one) shows a gain of 24whp/26wtq. What else was done to acheive this (Uprev/tune/CBE/etc.)?? How much would I expect to gain from simply installing Berks on my NISMO? What about with Berks & Uprev tune? I'd like to keep the OEM NISMO exhaust. Last edited by Gmendez; 11-18-2010 at 04:36 PM.

01-21-2014, 07:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
markthomas69 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Little Elm, TX Posts: 66 Drives: 2010 370Z Red, auto Rep Power: 15	What about applying anti sieze goop in the event you need to remove stuff down the road? Recommended or not necessary? __________________ Beluga catback exhaust and Y-Pipe. Sport brakes upgrade. 24 row oil cooler. Battery relocated to the trunk.

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