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Old 07-16-2009 | 08:27 PM
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Berk Intakes

Finally decided to purchase the berk intake w/ apexi air filter and was wondering if I needed to drill any holes or move anything like my battery. How hard is it to install this by myself? Is there a writeup on the org w/pics? Thanks.

http://www.berktechnology.com/shop/p...cordPosition=1

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Old 07-16-2009 | 08:29 PM
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just remove your stock air box and put in the intake... thats it
Old 07-16-2009 | 08:33 PM
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Thanks for the quick response. How long do you think it will take to finish the job?
Old 07-16-2009 | 08:34 PM
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10-15 mins

EDIT: seeing as though its your first time 20-30 mins
Old 07-16-2009 | 08:39 PM
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Alright, I hope I don't screw up something like I did when I replaced my fuel filter because I ended up using public transportation for 2 weeks
Old 07-16-2009 | 08:44 PM
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its probebly gonna be the easiest thing you ever do...
Old 07-16-2009 | 08:50 PM
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+1 on the easiest thing you'll ever do on this car.

Use 10mm wrench to remove the entire airbox section, unscrew resonator and install cool looking aftermarket parts
Old 07-17-2009 | 12:38 AM
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its simple, even if u completely BLOW UP your stock intake.. as long as your throttle body is untouched(dont touch the butterfly its electric) and your maf is fine. you just hook up ur berk and tighten all the clamps.. simple enough i believe.
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don't get nervous. there's really not much you can mess up lol.
Old 07-17-2009 | 12:38 AM
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+1 on the easiest thing you'll ever do on this car.

and install cool looking aftermarket parts
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Old 07-17-2009 | 06:22 PM
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Just be careful with the MAF.....don't drop it or knock it around. They don't like it!
Old 07-17-2009 | 08:35 PM
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Youll be happy with the Berk intake!. I like mine. just annoys me when my idle drums low.
Old 07-17-2009 | 11:21 PM
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Thanks for the support guys. I just ordered it and I should receive it next week. I'll post some pics of it soon
Old 07-19-2009 | 08:29 PM
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yea the BERK intake is sick I've had it on my ride for about 3 years now. What filter did you get Apexi or AEM dryflow?
Old 07-19-2009 | 10:00 PM
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I'll probably be up in that attic getting my Oem intake flex section and install that with the MAF, adapter, Silicon sleeve and my AEM dry flow filter. To do some test cause that Injen is hurting my 1/4 top end (too long)!
Old 07-19-2009 | 10:16 PM
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I have a JWT POP and it sounds freaking awesome.

Berk is gonna be quieter and whistle less though, I liked it when I heard it.
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Originally Posted by MoncefA33
I have a JWT POP and it sounds freaking awesome.

Berk is gonna be quieter and whistle less though, I liked it when I heard it.
I would love to do JWT Pop but I'm trying to stay away from the oiled air filters, how's your power through out the power band?
Old 07-20-2009 | 09:54 PM
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I'll probably be up in that attic getting my Oem intake flex section and install that with the MAF, adapter, Silicon sleeve and my AEM dry flow filter. To do some test cause that Injen is hurting my 1/4 top end (too long)!
i converted my injen to short ram and imo its sound so much better and pulls better to and feel alive...the full intake just sucks for sum reason and u can feel a differnce
Old 07-20-2009 | 10:34 PM
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Berk + JWT pop charger FTW!
Old 07-20-2009 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by maxima dude
i converted my injen to short ram and imo its sound so much better and pulls better to and feel alive...the full intake just sucks for sum reason and u can feel a differnce
The full Injen intake is too long and the short upper section I tested on mine as well, and it definitely has more air charging in and give me an higher mph on a section of feeder I use to test different setups.But I'll use the Oem flex intake section for now, maybe I'll invest in a Berk System but I'm sure the mid pipe isn't gonna gain any significant power over the Oem coupling.
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