Berk HFC Install Went OK

teejnut · 01-10-2010, 03:10 AM

So I installed a set of used Berk HFCs today on my car. The install went OK. The new ones went on great. The old ones... I ended up messing up the thread on one of the original cats. And on the other one I broke the bolt head off on accident (which made it a lot easier to remove). Damn those bolts are on there freaking tight. I ended up breaking two 3/8" swivel joints. Ended up using 1/2" swivel joints and extensions. The nuts holding the cats on aren't that bad but those two bolts are insane tight.

Anyways the car feels more responsive now and sounds little better (stock exhaust). Now just need to get an exhaust!

F.I. Inc. · 01-10-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by teejnut

Now just need to get an exhaust!

You are very local to us, about 15 minutes to be exact. I have many exhaust options and will set some time aside to give you a walk through of the shop if you like. If you are interested in our exhaust systems, please do not hesitate to contact me...

Thanks, Tony

DIGItonium · 01-10-2010, 10:58 AM

Good to hear the install went well!

Just to let you know I'm pretty much a granny with my car. I've only hit WOT a few times since the Berk HFC and TDX 12" install over the summer. You can put these HFCs to better use hehe... but I miss the hissing sound off throttle.

You can't go wrong with FI TDX either

[EDIT] Breaking the factory studs of one of the cats is normal as they may have cross threaded them. More importantly, I'm happy you didn't report any issues removing the O2 sensors. Surprisingly my installer never broke the ones on mine.

JB-370z · 01-10-2010, 12:35 PM

I love my berk HFC's
Get ready for a little bit of rasp from mid pipe when you get your exhaust though.

Liquid_G · 01-10-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Good to hear the install went well!

Just to let you know I'm pretty much a granny with my car. I've only hit WOT a few times since the Berk HFC and TDX 12" install over the summer. You can put these HFCs to better use hehe... but I miss the hissing sound off throttle.

You can't go wrong with FI TDX either

[EDIT] Breaking the factory studs of one of the cats is normal as they may have cross threaded them. More importantly, I'm happy you didn't report any issues removing the O2 sensors. Surprisingly my installer never broke the ones on mine.

Damn, yep on both cats, that top bolt you take off from the top of the engine bay busted off. But the started to turn and about halfway thru loosening them they tightened up and then busted.. not even sure how that happens.

Rob@Altered · 01-11-2010, 08:28 AM

I'm glad to hear your install went well!

phantom21 · 01-11-2010, 11:29 AM

I know your pain...took me a cutting torch to get one bolt melted off.

teejnut · 01-12-2010, 12:32 AM

Any idea why the bolt might be cross-threaded from the factory? If it wasn't for those two bolts this install wouldn't be so bad.

And my o2 sensor came off pretty easily... no issues there. And no CEL

phantom21 · 01-12-2010, 06:07 AM

I don't think mine was cross threaded, but I did see one spot on the threads that it was burred up. My guess is Nissan didnt "design" it to have it come off

01-10-2010, 03:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
teejnut Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 206 Drives: 09 Z34 Sport/6MT Rep Power: 15	Berk HFC Install Went OK So I installed a set of used Berk HFCs today on my car. The install went OK. The new ones went on great. The old ones... I ended up messing up the thread on one of the original cats. And on the other one I broke the bolt head off on accident (which made it a lot easier to remove). Damn those bolts are on there freaking tight. I ended up breaking two 3/8" swivel joints. Ended up using 1/2" swivel joints and extensions. The nuts holding the cats on aren't that bad but those two bolts are insane tight. Anyways the car feels more responsive now and sounds little better (stock exhaust). Now just need to get an exhaust! __________________ \|KW v3\|SSR Type F\|Invidia\|Berk\|Stillen\|Kenwood/Focal/Image Dynamics/Alpine\|

01-10-2010, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Good to hear the install went well! Just to let you know I'm pretty much a granny with my car. I've only hit WOT a few times since the Berk HFC and TDX 12" install over the summer. You can put these HFCs to better use hehe... but I miss the hissing sound off throttle. You can't go wrong with FI TDX either [EDIT] Breaking the factory studs of one of the cats is normal as they may have cross threaded them. More importantly, I'm happy you didn't report any issues removing the O2 sensors. Surprisingly my installer never broke the ones on mine. __________________ Last edited by DIGItonium; 01-10-2010 at 11:02 AM.

01-10-2010, 12:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	I love my berk HFC's Get ready for a little bit of rasp from mid pipe when you get your exhaust though. __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

01-11-2010, 08:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
Rob@Altered Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gaithersburg Posts: 282 Drives: 350Z/370Z/GTR/G35 Rep Power: 368	I'm glad to hear your install went well! __________________ Altered Atmosphere Motorsports RobS@alteredatmosphere.com

01-11-2010, 11:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
phantom21 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 153 Drives: 370Z Base+Sport 6M Rep Power: 15	I know your pain...took me a cutting torch to get one bolt melted off. __________________ 2009 PG 6spd Sport \|\| 30% side tint, 15% rear \|\| All Redline fluids \|\| Berk HFC's intalled~PITA Bolt \|\| Stillen G3's \|\| Berk CBE \|\| BC Racing Coilovers with 10K/12K Swift springs & RA valving\|\| SPL rear camber arms \|\| 20mm/15mm spacers

01-12-2010, 12:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
teejnut Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 206 Drives: 09 Z34 Sport/6MT Rep Power: 15	Any idea why the bolt might be cross-threaded from the factory? If it wasn't for those two bolts this install wouldn't be so bad. And my o2 sensor came off pretty easily... no issues there. And no CEL __________________ \|KW v3\|SSR Type F\|Invidia\|Berk\|Stillen\|Kenwood/Focal/Image Dynamics/Alpine\|

01-12-2010, 06:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
phantom21 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 153 Drives: 370Z Base+Sport 6M Rep Power: 15	I don't think mine was cross threaded, but I did see one spot on the threads that it was burred up. My guess is Nissan didnt "design" it to have it come off __________________ 2009 PG 6spd Sport \|\| 30% side tint, 15% rear \|\| All Redline fluids \|\| Berk HFC's intalled~PITA Bolt \|\| Stillen G3's \|\| Berk CBE \|\| BC Racing Coilovers with 10K/12K Swift springs & RA valving\|\| SPL rear camber arms \|\| 20mm/15mm spacers