Berk Resonated Test Pipes?

RanRich · 05-11-2016, 06:44 PM

Hey guys,

So I'm looking to add a little more bark and bite to the tone of the car and have been looking into resonated test pipes. The catback I have is 2.25" at the flange to the cats, so the berks caught my attention since they're 2.3" pipe ID makes for less of a neck-down coupling than AAM, F.I. and the rest. Does anyone here have them? I'm curious to know how well the resonators work, as it's a DD and I'd like to avoid as much rasp as possible.

Also - for anyone recommending other brands, is it really worth it from a power standpoint to get some with a 2.5" outlet if they're just going to bottle neck at 2.25"? Pardon my ignorance, I'm interested to know how much that would effect flow.

the more Berk reviews the merrier!

cameronZ · 05-12-2016, 12:45 AM

I highly recommend Motordyne ART pipes. They are amazing quality and also amazing sound, not as loud as regular test pipes just a very deep and smooth sound. Makes the car rumble at idle. They have a 2.25" ID and 2.5" OD. Plus they have much higher TQ dyno readings than other test pipes with less rasp/ hiss! Enjoy!

BOLIO 671 · 05-14-2016, 04:11 AM

I initially had the Berk HFC'S and was advised to switch when I went Force induction to avoid burning them out due to increased EGT's...since I have the Berk CBE I spoke to Brian at Berk and got his opinion where he recommended going with the Berk Resonated TP's.....Let me just say I wished I would've got these from the get go....nice and clean...no drone or rasp...just a tad more louder and aggressive sound with the Resonated TP'S vs. the HFC's. Again this could be due to being paired with the Berk exhaust...I'm not sure how it would be with any other CBE out there...

I don't have too many Vids of my car but I posted one in another thread when I hit the drag strip a few months ago....this should give u an idea of what it sounds like...

OFFICIAL Boosted Video Thread...Please you're my only hope

JohnnyBgood · 05-17-2016, 09:54 AM

All of you guys that run test pipes instead of HFC's: You never have any problems with check engine lights?

cameronZ · 05-17-2016, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBgood

All of you guys that run test pipes instead of HFC's: You never have any problems with check engine lights?

Never! I think some test pipes (FI and Motordyne) are designed not to give CEL.

370zirv · 05-17-2016, 03:55 PM

I have the Motordyne Art Pipes on my Z, havent had the CEL come on once since I've put them bad boys on.

Intolerance · 05-18-2016, 10:08 PM

I'm getting my berk resonated pipes tomorrow. hoping for an easy install.

RanRich · 05-19-2016, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Intolerance

I'm getting my berk resonated pipes tomorrow. hoping for an easy install.

Let me know how it goes/impressions of the RTPs! A photo or two wouldn't hurt either

Blighter · 05-19-2016, 11:07 AM

I have berk resonated test pipes. from the cats and back is all stock. Headers are stock. I took off cats and put on berks.

here is video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of7GYgBXBW0

Intolerance · 05-19-2016, 01:42 PM

It's here. So pretty

370zirv · 05-19-2016, 03:34 PM

They look freaking sweet!!

Intolerance · 05-19-2016, 05:40 PM

1 broken stud and 2 hours later.

abdulisraddd · 05-19-2016, 08:37 PM

I have berk res test pipes and I LOVE THEM. I do have a check engine but im use to it now so not really worried. My mods are stillen g3 berk and res tp.

Intolerance · 05-19-2016, 09:02 PM

50 miles and no check engine yet.

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RanRich · 05-20-2016, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Intolerance

1 broken stud and 2 hours later.

They look awesome! How's the noise?

Also what did you do to remedy the broken stud? Two hours doesn't seem bad at all for this

05-11-2016, 06:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
RanRich Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 425 Drives: 09 PG Sport M6 Rep Power: 3372	Berk Resonated Test Pipes? Hey guys, So I'm looking to add a little more bark and bite to the tone of the car and have been looking into resonated test pipes. The catback I have is 2.25" at the flange to the cats, so the berks caught my attention since they're 2.3" pipe ID makes for less of a neck-down coupling than AAM, F.I. and the rest. Does anyone here have them? I'm curious to know how well the resonators work, as it's a DD and I'd like to avoid as much rasp as possible. Also - for anyone recommending other brands, is it really worth it from a power standpoint to get some with a 2.5" outlet if they're just going to bottle neck at 2.25"? Pardon my ignorance, I'm interested to know how much that would effect flow. the more Berk reviews the merrier! __________________ AAM \| Dynosty \| Ecutek \| Eibach \| Hawk \| H&R \| Nismo \| Stillen \| Stoptech \| Z1

05-12-2016, 12:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
cameronZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 25 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th Rep Power: 9	I highly recommend Motordyne ART pipes. They are amazing quality and also amazing sound, not as loud as regular test pipes just a very deep and smooth sound. Makes the car rumble at idle. They have a 2.25" ID and 2.5" OD. Plus they have much higher TQ dyno readings than other test pipes with less rasp/ hiss! Enjoy! __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary. Stillen G3 Intakes. Motordyne ART Pipes. AAM Short Tails. Uprev.

05-14-2016, 04:11 AM	#3 (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 initially had the Berk HFC'S and was advised to switch when I went Force induction to avoid burning them out due to increased EGT's...since I have the Berk CBE I spoke to Brian at Berk and got his opinion where he recommended going with the Berk Resonated TP's.....Let me just say I wished I would've got these from the get go....nice and clean...no drone or rasp...just a tad more louder and aggressive sound with the Resonated TP'S vs. the HFC's. Again this could be due to being paired with the Berk exhaust...I'm not sure how it would be with any other CBE out there... I don't have too many Vids of my car but I posted one in another thread when I hit the drag strip a few months ago....this should give u an idea of what it sounds like... OFFICIAL Boosted Video Thread...Please you're my only hope RanRich likes this. __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

05-17-2016, 09:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
JohnnyBgood Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 55 Drives: 2016 Sport Tech 7AT Rep Power: 16	All of you guys that run test pipes instead of HFC's: You never have any problems with check engine lights? __________________ 2009 Z2016 Z

05-17-2016, 03:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
370zirv Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 12 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 8	I have the Motordyne Art Pipes on my Z, havent had the CEL come on once since I've put them bad boys on. cameronZ likes this.

05-18-2016, 10:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Intolerance Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: California Posts: 21 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Red Rep Power: 9	I'm getting my berk resonated pipes tomorrow. hoping for an easy install. RanRich likes this.

05-19-2016, 11:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
Blighter Base Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 137 Drives: 13Nissan370zBlkM6 Rep Power: 14	I have berk resonated test pipes. from the cats and back is all stock. Headers are stock. I took off cats and put on berks. here is video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of7GYgBXBW0 Zoom370z, RanRich, killrain and 1 others like this. __________________ 2013 Base 6 speed MT Magnetic Black Injen CAIs Berk Resonated Cats Swift Springs

05-19-2016, 01:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Intolerance Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: California Posts: 21 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Red Rep Power: 9	It's here. So pretty Zoom370z, killrain and 370zirv like this.

05-19-2016, 03:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
370zirv Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 12 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 8	They look freaking sweet!!

05-19-2016, 05:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Intolerance Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: California Posts: 21 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Red Rep Power: 9	1 broken stud and 2 hours later. RanRich and killrain like this.

05-19-2016, 08:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
abdulisraddd Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Northridge Age: 31 Posts: 154 Drives: 14 370z SP 7AT Rep Power: 9	I have berk res test pipes and I LOVE THEM. I do have a check engine but im use to it now so not really worried. My mods are stillen g3 berk and res tp.

05-19-2016, 09:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
Intolerance Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: California Posts: 21 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Red Rep Power: 9	50 miles and no check engine yet. Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Dbeckwith likes this.

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