Berk Technology Cat-Back Coming Soon!

BerkTech · 07-09-2009, 08:05 PM

Some mounted pics for you guys! The Berk exhaust sounds deeper and slightly more aggressive than the existing Nismo exhaust.

Awesome sound quality, killer good looks, and Berk Technology's renowned build quality = one bad a$$ exhaust!

Berk Technology vs. Nismo

Some design notes:

-Dual 2.5" Piping
-Custom made oval tips to fit the OEM bumper cutout
-True X-pipe - tangentially siamesed
-Optimal X-pipe placement for the VQ motor
-Does not hit the OEM cross brace, no need to tweak or fiddle with anything
-Flex sections in OEM locations for longevity (You NEED flex sections to soak up engine movement & vibration. The flex sections are not there to correct angle deviations.)
-100% bolt on with simple hand tools

Togo · 07-09-2009, 08:17 PM

Nice. Can't wait to see vids and dynos results! Exhaust looks great guys

Caravanshaka · 07-09-2009, 08:24 PM

Does the passenger side tip stick out further than the drivers side? it looks to be off about 1/2 - 3/4 inch.

Other than that, it looks fantastic...if that is the nismo next to it your exhaust makes that look like toy

import111 · 07-09-2009, 08:28 PM

Yea, pass. side tip sticks out farther than drivers side for sure.

Togo · 07-09-2009, 08:32 PM

OH snap, I missed that. Now that you point it out it appears blatantly obvious. Maybe it's just a prototype defect? I'm sure it wouldn't be difficult to lengthen the driver side tip

BerkTech · 07-09-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Does the passenger side tip stick out further than the drivers side? it looks to be off about 1/2 - 3/4 inch.

Other than that, it looks fantastic...if that is the nismo next to it your exhaust makes that look like toy

It's just the angle that pic was taken at. A 1/2" or 3/4" length difference would stare at you in the face.

DannyGT · 07-09-2009, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BerkTech

Does the passenger side tip stick out further than the drivers side? it looks to be off about 1/2 - 3/4 inch.

Other than that, it looks fantastic...if that is the nismo next to it your exhaust makes that look like toy

It's just the angle that pic was taken at. A 1/2" or 3/4" length difference would stare at you in the face.

The exahust looks great and I'm glad someone took my opinion on using an oval slanted tip. GORGEOUS! Fills in the gap nicely.

However, I'm not so sure thats the angle of the pic...its kind-of obvious...easy fix tho since you just need to extend it straight on the drivers side. I mean you can see the difference in all the pics and the underneath shot is super obvious.

I hope it really is just the 'angle'.

BerkTech · 07-09-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

The exahust looks great and I'm glad someone took my opinion on using an oval slanted tip. GORGEOUS! Fills in the gap nicely.

We took some input from you guys who voiced their opinions on the oval vs. round tips. It took some engineering but we got the oval tip to work with the space you have back there.

One important thing to note is that you do not have to mess with removing or relocating the EVAP canister or EVAP lines.

Caravanshaka · 07-09-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BerkTech

We took some input from you guys who voiced their opinions on the oval vs. round tips. It took some engineering but we got the oval tip to work with the space you have back there.

One important thing to note is that you do not have to mess with removing or relocating the EVAP canister or EVAP lines.

Ya, definitely good call on the slanted oval tips

dlmartin81 · 07-09-2009, 09:25 PM

All I can say is WOW!!.....that is soooo clean.

LiquidZ · 07-09-2009, 10:00 PM

The oval tips definitely look great.

BerkTech · 07-09-2009, 10:14 PM

Measured up the tips on the bench. There is at most a 2mm difference, or 5/64".

We are no stranger to doing difficult to manufacture dual exhausts. Here's one of our systems that we do for the Toyota MR2.

DannyGT · 07-09-2009, 10:22 PM

Wonder if his bumper is 'off'

BTW - who's car is that ? i know those wheels have spacers on them, dont they?

AK370Z · 07-09-2009, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DannyGT

Wonder if his bumper is 'off'

BTW - who's car is that ? i know those wheels have spacers on them, dont they?

I am guessing minicobra1?

LiquidZ · 07-09-2009, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DannyGT

Wonder if his bumper is 'off'

BTW - who's car is that ? i know those wheels have spacers on them, dont they?

I think it is Minicobra's car.

07-09-2009, 08:05 PM	#346 (permalink)
BerkTech The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 279 Drives: Lots.... Rep Power: 272	Some mounted pics for you guys! The Berk exhaust sounds deeper and slightly more aggressive than the existing Nismo exhaust. Awesome sound quality, killer good looks, and Berk Technology's renowned build quality = one bad a$$ exhaust! Berk Technology vs. Nismo Some design notes: -Dual 2.5" Piping -Custom made oval tips to fit the OEM bumper cutout -True X-pipe - tangentially siamesed -Optimal X-pipe placement for the VQ motor -Does not hit the OEM cross brace, no need to tweak or fiddle with anything -Flex sections in OEM locations for longevity (You NEED flex sections to soak up engine movement & vibration. The flex sections are not there to correct angle deviations.) -100% bolt on with simple hand tools __________________ While the others type fast... Berk Technology goes fast.... See you at the track! OUR NEW PHONE NUMBER: (714) 546-BERK READ THE BERK BLOG HERE

07-09-2009, 09:25 PM	#355 (permalink)
dlmartin81 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Age: 42 Posts: 923 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 607	All I can say is WOW!!.....that is soooo clean. Last edited by dlmartin81; 07-09-2009 at 09:31 PM.

07-09-2009, 10:00 PM	#356 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	The oval tips definitely look great. __________________

07-09-2009, 10:14 PM	#357 (permalink)
BerkTech The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 279 Drives: Lots.... Rep Power: 272	Measured up the tips on the bench. There is at most a 2mm difference, or 5/64". We are no stranger to doing difficult to manufacture dual exhausts. Here's one of our systems that we do for the Toyota MR2. __________________ While the others type fast... Berk Technology goes fast.... See you at the track! OUR NEW PHONE NUMBER: (714) 546-BERK READ THE BERK BLOG HERE

07-09-2009, 10:22 PM	#358 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	Wonder if his bumper is 'off' BTW - who's car is that ? i know those wheels have spacers on them, dont they? __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

07-09-2009, 08:17 PM	#347 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 657	Nice. Can't wait to see vids and dynos results! Exhaust looks great guys

07-09-2009, 08:24 PM	#348 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	Does the passenger side tip stick out further than the drivers side? it looks to be off about 1/2 - 3/4 inch. Other than that, it looks fantastic...if that is the nismo next to it your exhaust makes that look like toy

07-09-2009, 08:28 PM	#349 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	Yea, pass. side tip sticks out farther than drivers side for sure.

07-09-2009, 08:32 PM	#350 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 657	OH snap, I missed that. Now that you point it out it appears blatantly obvious. Maybe it's just a prototype defect? I'm sure it wouldn't be difficult to lengthen the driver side tip

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