Berk Technology Cat-Back Coming Soon!

DannyGT · 05-06-2009, 08:41 PM

No, I was sporting the Kakimoto GT1.0Z - it was REDICULOUSLY lightweight and equally loud!

At all the meets and any events - everyone knew my car! HAHA

ZforMe · 05-06-2009, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

I want it to sound like the SACLAM exhaust.

I agree with Semtex, if it sounds anywhere near this, I'm buying.

Minicobra1 · 05-06-2009, 09:51 PM

Yeah, the Saclam is really unique sounding b/c of the design, but it's also really pricey. I think it's a bit too loud for the street, I really don't want to attract that much attention when I get on it. There is a bit of an echo in that vid, I wish I could hear it outside, and not in the service bay.

Keep in mind that once you ad the HFC's it really increases the sound level, if you start off too loud, it will be incredibly loud when the HFC's are added to the mix.

As far as H-Pipe vs. Y, vs. X-pipe, my personal choice would be X, but my only experience with exhaust is limited to V8 cars. My 2 Mustangs ran the X-pipes and made the most HP & Torque with this system. But the VQ is a completely different engine, although it it still a V configuration.

Another thing I'd vote for is more Torque vs. Max HP, (to a point) at least from a street car perspective. I'm rarely up in the 7500 rpm range on the street, so having a little more usable torque down low, would make the car more enjoyable to drive.

I found this clip of a G37, not sure who makes the exhaust, but thought it sounded pretty good.

I'm sure whatever Berk comes up with will be awesome

sylenze · 05-07-2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Another thing I'd vote for is more Torque vs. Max HP, (to a point) at least from a street car perspective. I'm rarely up in the 7500 rpm range on the street, so having a little more usable torque down low, would make the car more enjoyable to drive.

I second this... more torque please... and a decent sound...

DannyGT · 05-06-2009, 10:01 PM

That looks so ugly tho...it screams custom w/ no taste.

semtex · 05-07-2009, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DannyGT

That looks so ugly tho...it screams custom w/ no taste.

Well what do you expect from someone who wears camo shorts?

Bster · 05-06-2009, 10:24 PM

I'd be pleased if it's below 100db and with minimal or no drone at all.

Minicobra1 · 05-07-2009, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bster

I'd be pleased if it's below 100db and with minimal or no drone at all.

Yes, no drone or very little drone would be good, I plan on doing some long road trips this summer.

Nikon FM · 05-07-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Yes, no drone or very little drone would be good, I plan on doing some long road trips this summer.

Whether the exhaust is loud or not so loud I don't mind but I agree fully with the above .....please no lower frequency resonance (drone).

ssqpolo · 05-08-2009, 08:09 AM

thank you BERK!! i've been waiting a while for you guys now lol. So, here are my requests lol...dont care for the design, just make it have the most hp/tq gain (you already know the comp). and if u can make it sound like saclam...then IM IN!!! some Ti tips would be nice too. But you already know i will be rockin your stuff

kdo2milger · 05-09-2009, 02:31 PM

feening for an update

B1nks · 05-09-2009, 02:57 PM

I like the Bassani exhaust and the way it sounded on my 350z. No drone, but was loud when you got on it, and it was x-pipe, and it made good power. It was only an issue with a bend over the passenger side rear lower brace where it would hit when the suspension would compress. Something like this but with better quality obviously would be awesome ! I would be in assuming it doesn't cost as much as the GTM exhaust which is what i was gonna get. something 1,100 or less would be nice

P.S. If it has rasp the gtfo !

ct63084 · 05-09-2009, 06:40 PM

I hope you guys fix the fitment issues a couple of members here are having with stillen.

M.Bonanni · 05-09-2009, 07:09 PM

Another update photo! Mid-pipe section being fabbed up...

They are working on it over the weekend to try and get the rear muffler section done.

CBRich · 05-09-2009, 07:17 PM

Thanks for the update. So we still haven't heard a price point have we?

05-06-2009, 08:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 281	No, I was sporting the Kakimoto GT1.0Z - it was REDICULOUSLY lightweight and equally loud! At all the meets and any events - everyone knew my car! HAHA __________________ 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)

05-06-2009, 09:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 646	Yeah, the Saclam is really unique sounding b/c of the design, but it's also really pricey. I think it's a bit too loud for the street, I really don't want to attract that much attention when I get on it. There is a bit of an echo in that vid, I wish I could hear it outside, and not in the service bay. Keep in mind that once you ad the HFC's it really increases the sound level, if you start off too loud, it will be incredibly loud when the HFC's are added to the mix. As far as H-Pipe vs. Y, vs. X-pipe, my personal choice would be X, but my only experience with exhaust is limited to V8 cars. My 2 Mustangs ran the X-pipes and made the most HP & Torque with this system. But the VQ is a completely different engine, although it it still a V configuration. Another thing I'd vote for is more Torque vs. Max HP, (to a point) at least from a street car perspective. I'm rarely up in the 7500 rpm range on the street, so having a little more usable torque down low, would make the car more enjoyable to drive. I found this clip of a G37, not sure who makes the exhaust, but thought it sounded pretty good. I'm sure whatever Berk comes up with will be awesome __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

05-06-2009, 10:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 281	That looks so ugly tho...it screams custom w/ no taste. __________________ 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)

05-06-2009, 10:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bster Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 174 Drives: '09 PW Z34 Manual Rep Power: 18	I'd be pleased if it's below 100db and with minimal or no drone at all. __________________ TEIN Monoflex with EDFC \| H&R 20mm Spacer \| SPC Rear Camber \| HKS Hi-Power \| Berks High Flow Cat \| Stillen G3 \| EVO R Rear Diffuser \| Blacked out headlights \| Z1 34Row Cooler \| Z1 SS Brake lines

05-09-2009, 02:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 61	feening for an update __________________ Project *NISMO*

05-08-2009, 08:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 269	thank you BERK!! i've been waiting a while for you guys now lol. So, here are my requests lol...dont care for the design, just make it have the most hp/tq gain (you already know the comp). and if u can make it sound like saclam...then IM IN!!! some Ti tips would be nice too. But you already know i will be rockin your stuff

05-09-2009, 02:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
B1nks Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 721 Drives: 2009 370Z Base 6MT Rep Power: 509	I like the Bassani exhaust and the way it sounded on my 350z. No drone, but was loud when you got on it, and it was x-pipe, and it made good power. It was only an issue with a bend over the passenger side rear lower brace where it would hit when the suspension would compress. Something like this but with better quality obviously would be awesome ! I would be in assuming it doesn't cost as much as the GTM exhaust which is what i was gonna get. something 1,100 or less would be nice P.S. If it has rasp the gtfo !

05-09-2009, 06:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
ct63084 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: FAIRFIELD CA Posts: 219 Drives: 2004 MAZDA3 Rep Power: 18	I hope you guys fix the fitment issues a couple of members here are having with stillen.

05-09-2009, 07:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1322	Another update photo! Mid-pipe section being fabbed up... They are working on it over the weekend to try and get the rear muffler section done. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

05-09-2009, 07:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 546	Thanks for the update. So we still haven't heard a price point have we?

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