berk intake?????
#1
berk intake?????
i just ordered myself a berk intake and another member on here was telling me to use the stock connector piece from the intake to the MAF instead of the supplied connector, how true is this?
#2
You will need to use the supplied adapter flange from the MAF to the intake. Other than that, you'll just use the supplied parts that come with your intake, ie. short pipe and couplers. Pic of my Berk setup with K&N.
#4
Originally Posted by opanick
yea i went with the apexi dry filter, but overall hows the performance and sound of your setup?
I need to take picture and show you how it'll look installed.
#8
Nice choice; Berk makes some quality parts. They make some SMIC kits that are very popular with the MR2 Turbo guys.
As for the filter, A'PEXi is definitely the way to go, check this out:
http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/fil...t/2/index.html
As for the filter, A'PEXi is definitely the way to go, check this out:
http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/fil...t/2/index.html
#9
I have the berk/Apexi setup and used all the parts that came with it. Make sure you tighten everything very well. I thought I did and now my piece that supports the kit fell off. It doesn't sag or anything though.
I had done the y-pipe to the back first and noticed some gain, but when I added this setup, the car screams.
I had done the y-pipe to the back first and noticed some gain, but when I added this setup, the car screams.
#11
$188 shipped www.berktechnology.com
#13
Originally Posted by BigJohn82
Not bad, gonna have to consider that for sure.
http://www.berktechnology.com/intakes.html
#15
I couldn't say for Maximas, but for other cars with MAFs (WRXs and MR2s at least), the filter makes a difference. I have seen and read about several instances when the MAF got fouled from oil on wet-type air filters.
The A'PEXi is nice in that it uses no oil and doesn't have to be cleaned as much as wet-type filters. Not disagreeing with you, just saying what I have seen.
The A'PEXi is nice in that it uses no oil and doesn't have to be cleaned as much as wet-type filters. Not disagreeing with you, just saying what I have seen.
#21
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
That midpipe is too long.
#24
Originally Posted by SEmy2K2go
The intakes make little to no difference (other than sound), the filter...even less.
#25
I notice much better response at highway speeds, 3500rpm onwards. The sound of the BERK w/ the Apexi is really great...I was in a tunnel and decided to rip it and I cant believe how great it sounded....before it was just crap
#26
Originally Posted by SuperStock03
The big gain was when I put on the Apexi and Berk intake.
#28
Just received my Berk (Apexi) intake. The mid pipe is on a long back order. Can I install the intake with out it(for now)? Or do you recommend waiting for the mid pipe?
I called Berk and they said I could install it as is. Anyone else do this? If so... any problems? Concerns?
Also... I just thought about cleaning my engine bay and I wonder... How do you guys clean(wash) your engine bay after you've installed your new intakes. Do you just wrap the filter with something? Or do you replace the stock intake?
Thanks
Chris
I called Berk and they said I could install it as is. Anyone else do this? If so... any problems? Concerns?
Also... I just thought about cleaning my engine bay and I wonder... How do you guys clean(wash) your engine bay after you've installed your new intakes. Do you just wrap the filter with something? Or do you replace the stock intake?
Thanks
Chris
#30
I just ordered mine as well with the Apexi filter. How long did it take before you guys recieved yours? First mod also
Any problems at all with them as far as installation and longer term use goes?
EDIT: Whats this about midpipe back order?!?
Any problems at all with them as far as installation and longer term use goes?
EDIT: Whats this about midpipe back order?!?
#31
What is it.. It means the midpipe is backordered...Plain and simple they wont have any until new ones arrive.
A midpipe can be made in 10 minutes and less than 7$.. It's even easier to make one for the 3.5L than it is for the 3.0L...
A midpipe can be made in 10 minutes and less than 7$.. It's even easier to make one for the 3.5L than it is for the 3.0L...
#34
I ordered mine on July 30 (APEXi power intake). They were quick to accept my Paypal payment. Since I didn't recieve no notification on my order, I decided to call them about a week later. They said it might be 2 - 3 weeks for me to recieve it because they "are waiting on the dry filters".
My question is, Why are they so quick to charge?? and then tell you its basically on "back order". Why not let you know before you pay???
My question is, Why are they so quick to charge?? and then tell you its basically on "back order". Why not let you know before you pay???
#35
Originally Posted by LUCKYMAX
I ordered mine on July 30 (APEXi power intake). They were quick to accept my Paypal payment. Since I didn't recieve no notification on my order, I decided to call them about a week later. They said it might be 2 - 3 weeks for me to recieve it because they "are waiting on the dry filters".
My question is, Why are they so quick to charge?? and then tell you its basically on "back order". Why not let you know before you pay???
My question is, Why are they so quick to charge?? and then tell you its basically on "back order". Why not let you know before you pay???
but really, all companies will charge your account as soon as you make the payment.
#37
Originally Posted by soonerfan
all companies will charge your account as soon as you make the payment.
#39
Originally Posted by acidbbg
I was told to re-use the originial (OEM) flex connector from throttle body to the mid pipe by people on this board.
Something about causing damage to the maf b/c of viabration...Any truth to that?
Something about causing damage to the maf b/c of viabration...Any truth to that?