I couldn't find a link for the life of me on this site so I just googled it for 20 min and finally found it. In terms of cost and the amount of performance gain and sound I want (not too much) I think this is my best choice.

Is this all I need?

http://www.berktechnology.com/intakes.html

Can I do it by myself? I can get help if I need it so I don't think it'll be a big deal.

Any recommendations?

 

look in the group deals section .i just ordered mine yesterday.i would get the full intake not the 69.95 one

 

What's the difference of getting the midpipe or without it? I'm knew to this and not really sure. The only difference from the website seems the use of an Apexi intake kit as opposed to a K&N. Is there a notable difference in terms of sound/performance?

 

you are going to loose low end torque when you put an intake like Berk, especially on the 3.0s. Its not that noticble on the 3.5, but if you like to keep your low end torque go with a real CAI, dont bother with these cheap intakes. They make really nice sound and all, but performence goes down when its hot outside(50+)

 

I've had mine for over a month now and freakin love it.
Bryan will give great customer service and fast shipping.
The sound is sweet and assume it will be on your 3.0L also.
I got in early on the GD and got the K&N w/ midpipe(99.95)
installation/ removal of stock airbox was easy. By the way what part of Cincy are in, i'm over here in the White Oak area.

 

I just got mine today looks great cant wait to install. berk gives good customer service fast shipping and a great price.

 

I think I might go with what you have. I'm somewhat concerned with low rpm torque loss but if it helps in the high end then it is not a big deal to me. Plus from what I hear there is power gain throughout the rpm range. I don't have the money, time, or experience to install a true CAI so a "cheap intake" is what I'm looking for.



I hopefully will get the order in tomorrow through Bryan's group deal, if it's still going on. I go to Xavier, i'm a senior and I'll be graduating in May. So the part of Cincinnati I'm in is Norwood. I don't even know where White Oak is.

 

Don't listen to 2001SE. He has no proof to back up such outlandish claims. If you get the Berk with the midpipe you will notice no low end torque loss. Berk/FrankenCar give you more hp than any available CAI for OUR particular cars. There has been many dyno's here to support this claim. The only true CAI for our cars require you to cut a hole into your fender. Do you really want to cut through your metal fender?

 

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If you're interested in an injen CAI, we're trying to get a group deal together for under $200 shipped. The more people we get the lower the price. The good on low end power and ez to install. thx

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=287905

 

does anyone have dynos to show the differnce between an injen and a berk/franken intake?

 

They are here, but without a search function you'll be hard pressed to find them. I don't believe anyone has dyno's for Berk, but there is no difference in design from FrankenCar so it has to be the exact same. They usually give 2-4hp more than the Injens. The Injens do look extremely nice, but so does the Berk. Your best bet is to PM Blubyu2k2. He has had both in his car and I believe, but not positive, that he dynoed both.

 

Of course, playing Devil's Advocate here, you have a 2002 model, which is the 3.5L. 2001SE said the 3.5L's don't notice that much difference, but the 3.0L's do. The starter of this thread has a 2000 model, i.e. 3.0L.
I can imagine a loss of low-end torque from such a short pipe, especially considering the VQ30DE-K is already designed with high-end HP in mind. Although it shouldn't be as dramatic as a similar exhaust mod.

 

I used to drive a '99 Acura TL. It didn't have much low end punch but at around 4600 the cams change profile (VTEC) and the car comes alive. It put you back in your seat, especially in 1st or 2nd gears. I miss that. I like how my Maxima is lighter, has more low-midrange torque and manual transmission but I miss that kick in the pants at high rpm. I think I'll get used to the berk pretty quickly. I'm gonna get it with K&N as soon as Bryan gets those filters in. Then when I make more money, probably in the summer I'll get a b-pipe. To balance it out. Hows that sound boys?!

 

That sounds good. I doubt you'll be disappointed

 

BTW, how easy is it to reinstall the stock airbox just in case I need to take it to the dealer? I don't want to deal with the hassle of them not repairing or voiding the warranty if they find anything connected to the intake.

 

no biggie, i have done it once already, had the car fixed and then put it back on. only problem was the cold