Berk Technology Cat-Back Coming Soon!

M.Bonanni · 05-12-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

^ LOL. Yeah, thanks dude. I've been trying to figure out a rice way of mounting that GTSpec subframe brace that I ordered from you last week. Any suggestions? I was thinking maybe I could steal some wheels off of a shopping cart and mount them to one end, then mount the other end to my rear bumper so that it looks like some sort of wheelie bar.

I can't even think of a reply to that one.

miguez · 05-12-2009, 11:44 AM

It's worth a Photoshop job!

ssqpolo · 05-12-2009, 06:00 PM

wheelie bar FTW. as 370 owners, we all need this. its a PITA just to keep my fronts on the floor

DannyGT · 05-12-2009, 08:39 PM

Please DD, PICTURES....MOAR PICTURES!!!

M.Bonanni · 05-12-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DannyGT

Please DD, PICTURES....MOAR PICTURES!!!

lol, I dont have any more. I am a 4.5 hour drive away from Berk Technology

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BerkTech · 05-13-2009, 12:44 AM

More pics!

The DoubleDown Motorsports 370Z having relations with the Berk 135i.

The midpipe.....

The rear muffler section, the exhaust is a dual exhaust. The 370Z has some unique packing requirements that requires us to package the mufflers this way. There simply isn't enough room to do a / \ config. They need to be stacked in a = configuration.

Y-pipe prototype #1. True dual setup without the H or siamesed X pipe. Those braces are just support braces to hold the y-pipe's pipe spacing. They will not be on the production exhaust. We figured out why some aftermarket exhausts hit that chassis brace. Took some brain storming but we finally figured out what Nissan had designed into the OEM exhaust to keep the exhaust up high in that area.

And the best picture of all..... Broke the head off the tig torch which cut work short today. Gotta pick one up tomorrow morning.....

rreign · 05-13-2009, 07:34 AM

Ahhh I'm at work and can't see the pics...DAMN!! I'm pretty stoked to see how this all pans out. If it yields the same or more hp as Stillen and sounds deep without any drone or rasp, I'm going with Berk for the CBE and HFC!

ZforMe · 05-13-2009, 10:12 AM

How is the weight of this exhaust adding up? Slightly less, significantly less?

M.Bonanni · 05-13-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BerkTech

The DoubleDown Motorsports 370Z having relations with the Berk 135i.

Glad mine is in the dominating position

Thanks for posting pics!

LiquidZ · 05-13-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by danops

Approximately 2 weeks.

I'm sure the Berk exhaust will be very nice and hopefully more affordable than the Borla. Berk does make good quality parts including vehicles like the S2000, MR2, Bmw, etc.

The Borla will be made with a slightly different sound to it and uses really expensive raw materials which usually raises the price.

I thought Berk was using mild steel for the fabrication, and then when the dimensions are correct, they will be producing the final version of the exhaust in 304SS?

Berk, care to hop in here?

M.Bonanni · 05-13-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

I thought Berk was using mild steel for the fabrication, and then when the dimensions are correct, they will be producing the final version of the exhaust in 304SS?

Berk, care to hop in here?

^^Thats correct.

Diversion · 05-13-2009, 04:23 PM

Darn was hoping for the \/ type muffler position out the back for that aggressive look.. Other makes are doing it? Maybe I'm confused.

semtex · 05-13-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Diversion

Darn was hoping for the \/ type muffler position out the back for that aggressive look.. Other makes are doing it? Maybe I'm confused.

Yeah I think GTM is offering that configuration.

ZforMe · 05-13-2009, 04:41 PM

I personally like the parallel setup, so I'm still all thumbs up!

M.Bonanni · 05-13-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZforMe

I personally like the parallel setup, so I'm still all thumbs up!

+1, plus its a bit more aerodynamic than the \/ setup. The \/ setup essentially makes your rear bumper a parachute lol. Not saying that the parallel setup is crazy aerodynamic, but its more so than the \/ setup. Every little bit counts

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05-12-2009, 08:39 PM	#94 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	Please DD, PICTURES....MOAR PICTURES!!! __________________ 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)

05-13-2009, 12:44 AM	#96 (permalink)
BerkTech The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 279 Drives: Lots.... Rep Power: 272	More pics! The DoubleDown Motorsports 370Z having relations with the Berk 135i. The midpipe..... The rear muffler section, the exhaust is a dual exhaust. The 370Z has some unique packing requirements that requires us to package the mufflers this way. There simply isn't enough room to do a / \ config. They need to be stacked in a = configuration. Y-pipe prototype #1. True dual setup without the H or siamesed X pipe. Those braces are just support braces to hold the y-pipe's pipe spacing. They will not be on the production exhaust. We figured out why some aftermarket exhausts hit that chassis brace. Took some brain storming but we finally figured out what Nissan had designed into the OEM exhaust to keep the exhaust up high in that area. And the best picture of all..... Broke the head off the tig torch which cut work short today. Gotta pick one up tomorrow morning..... __________________ 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

05-13-2009, 07:34 AM	#97 (permalink)
rreign A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Age: 40 Posts: 2,341 Drives: 03 Evo 8 Rep Power: 709	Ahhh I'm at work and can't see the pics...DAMN!! I'm pretty stoked to see how this all pans out. If it yields the same or more hp as Stillen and sounds deep without any drone or rasp, I'm going with Berk for the CBE and HFC! Last edited by rreign; 05-13-2009 at 07:47 AM.

05-13-2009, 10:12 AM	#98 (permalink)
ZforMe Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 238 Drives: 370Z Sport Auto PG Rep Power: 16	How is the weight of this exhaust adding up? Slightly less, significantly less? __________________ 13.369 @ 102.73 Bone Stock. BERK HFC's installed 5/14/09 @ 1490miles, 13.212 @ 106.15. Cobb Post MAF Hoses installed 3/20/10 @ 5,043miles, future: FI exhaust with 18" res and s/s cans.

05-13-2009, 04:41 PM	#104 (permalink)
ZforMe Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 238 Drives: 370Z Sport Auto PG Rep Power: 16	I personally like the parallel setup, so I'm still all thumbs up! __________________ 13.369 @ 102.73 Bone Stock. BERK HFC's installed 5/14/09 @ 1490miles, 13.212 @ 106.15. Cobb Post MAF Hoses installed 3/20/10 @ 5,043miles, future: FI exhaust with 18" res and s/s cans.

05-12-2009, 11:44 AM	#92 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 181	It's worth a Photoshop job!

05-12-2009, 06:00 PM	#93 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 267	wheelie bar FTW. as 370 owners, we all need this. its a PITA just to keep my fronts on the floor

05-13-2009, 04:23 PM	#102 (permalink)
Diversion Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 393 Drives: 09 370Z Silver/Persi Rep Power: 284	Darn was hoping for the \/ type muffler position out the back for that aggressive look.. Other makes are doing it? Maybe I'm confused.

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