Berk Technology Intake is in
#1
Berk Technology Intake is in
Hey guys - just finished installing my new Berk Technology intake. It took me about 45 minutes to an hour to install.
![](http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/11/web/575000-575999/575648_116_full.jpg)
I just finished a quick little test drive. Sounds almost stock when taking off normal. Has a nice growl when you go about halfway down on the throttle. And screams when you crank it.
Don't know about more power at this point, but i only have access to the butt dyno to measure.
I'll take it for a better test drive in the next few days and let you know what i think.
bob
![](http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/11/web/575000-575999/575648_116_full.jpg)
I just finished a quick little test drive. Sounds almost stock when taking off normal. Has a nice growl when you go about halfway down on the throttle. And screams when you crank it.
![ThumbsUp](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Don't know about more power at this point, but i only have access to the butt dyno to measure.
I'll take it for a better test drive in the next few days and let you know what i think.
bob
#4
Originally Posted by us024077
I ordered mine a few weeks ago, but apparently the Apexi filters are on backorder. I can't wait...
#5
Originally Posted by SilverBelle04
Hey guys - just finished installing my new Berk Technology intake. It took me about 45 minutes to an hour to install.
![](http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/11/web/575000-575999/575648_116_full.jpg)
I just finished a quick little test drive. Sounds almost stock when taking off normal. Has a nice growl when you go about halfway down on the throttle. And screams when you crank it.
Don't know about more power at this point, but i only have access to the butt dyno to measure.
I'll take it for a better test drive in the next few days and let you know what i think.
bob
![](http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/11/web/575000-575999/575648_116_full.jpg)
I just finished a quick little test drive. Sounds almost stock when taking off normal. Has a nice growl when you go about halfway down on the throttle. And screams when you crank it.
![ThumbsUp](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Don't know about more power at this point, but i only have access to the butt dyno to measure.
I'll take it for a better test drive in the next few days and let you know what i think.
bob
Thanks,
Matt
#7
Originally Posted by mattlerose
Hey Bob, I am interested in the sound you say it makes. Is it like a deep growl that you hear from your exhaust or do you hear it more from under the hood? Can't wait to get mine. Hope installation is as easy as they say. Did you get teh apexi filter?
Thanks,
Matt
Thanks,
Matt
Nice quality set up and the install is easy. Just open your hood and set the illustrated instructions (included with the kit) on top of the motor cover and follow the step-by-step. I'm no mechanic and it took me less than an hour. And that was with my wife sitting beside my car and talking to me incessantly
![Blah blah](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/blahblah.gif)
![laugh](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/laugh.gif)
Bob
#8
Originally Posted by SilverBelle04
I did get the Apexi filter. Like jsmithsole mentioned the sound is more up front but it makes the Max sound mean. I took off from a corner in first (manual shift mode) and let her rip and shifted into second. It screamed and sounds like it means business. I'm pretty sure you'll like it.
Nice quality set up and the install is easy. Just open your hood and set the illustrated instructions (included with the kit) on top of the motor cover and follow the step-by-step. I'm no mechanic and it took me less than an hour. And that was with my wife sitting beside my car and talking to me incessantly
the whole time ![laugh](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/laugh.gif)
Bob
Nice quality set up and the install is easy. Just open your hood and set the illustrated instructions (included with the kit) on top of the motor cover and follow the step-by-step. I'm no mechanic and it took me less than an hour. And that was with my wife sitting beside my car and talking to me incessantly
![Blah blah](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/blahblah.gif)
![laugh](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/laugh.gif)
Bob
#9
Originally Posted by SilverBelle04
I did get the Apexi filter. Like jsmithsole mentioned the sound is more up front but it makes the Max sound mean. I took off from a corner in first (manual shift mode) and let her rip and shifted into second. It screamed and sounds like it means business. I'm pretty sure you'll like it.
Nice quality set up and the install is easy. Just open your hood and set the illustrated instructions (included with the kit) on top of the motor cover and follow the step-by-step. I'm no mechanic and it took me less than an hour. And that was with my wife sitting beside my car and talking to me incessantly
the whole time ![laugh](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/laugh.gif)
Bob
Nice quality set up and the install is easy. Just open your hood and set the illustrated instructions (included with the kit) on top of the motor cover and follow the step-by-step. I'm no mechanic and it took me less than an hour. And that was with my wife sitting beside my car and talking to me incessantly
![Blah blah](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/blahblah.gif)
![laugh](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/laugh.gif)
Bob
Yeah my install was easy as well Bryan from Berk used my car for the instruction manual!!! I guess I was the equivalent of Bob's wife
![Blah blah](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/blahblah.gif)
Thanks Bryan, looks like the manual works!!!!
#11
Filter and Mufflers
Has any here with the Berk Intake put on different mufflers or are you still running the car with the OEM mufflers?
Just was curious.. to see what mufflers you used and how it sounded and performed with aftermarket mufflers and the Berk intake.
Mike
Just was curious.. to see what mufflers you used and how it sounded and performed with aftermarket mufflers and the Berk intake.
Mike
#12
Originally Posted by plasmaorb
Has any here with the Berk Intake put on different mufflers or are you still running the car with the OEM mufflers?
Just was curious.. to see what mufflers you used and how it sounded and performed with aftermarket mufflers and the Berk intake.
Mike
Just was curious.. to see what mufflers you used and how it sounded and performed with aftermarket mufflers and the Berk intake.
Mike
Bob
#14
Magnaflow Mufflers and Berk Intake
Im thinking about putting ont he 14816 Magnaflow Mufflers and the Berk Intake within the next week or so.... hope i get a major boost from putting those on at the same time
Ill post again when i happen to get the time to do it...
Ill post again when i happen to get the time to do it...
#16
Originally Posted by mattlerose
Yea same here. Bryan hopes to have them in by the end of the month was the last I heard. Keep my fingers crossed.
#20
Originally Posted by kapesports
Where do you get them and how much ?
In the mean time just email us directly, bryan@berktechnology.com
Regards,
Bryan
#21
Originally Posted by SilverBelle04
Hey guys - just finished installing my new Berk Technology intake. It took me about 45 minutes to an hour to install.
bob
bob
#22
Originally Posted by 04SEelite
Bob - Mine arrived yesterday from Berk - will install it this weekend and give you a report on Monday - how's the Stillen Sway Bar? Do you like it?? Give us some pics and a report! Thanks!!
Glad you got your intake. I'm sure you'll like it.
As for the STILLEN sway bar. I LOVE IT ! It is awesome when push the car into corners or even changing lanes on the freeway. Much tighter turns and the steering seems more responsive.
I love my Max too much !
![Help](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/help.gif)
Bob
#23
Originally Posted by SilverBelle04
Glad you got your intake. I'm sure you'll like it.
As for the STILLEN sway bar. I LOVE IT ! It is awesome when push the car into corners or even changing lanes on the freeway. Much tighter turns and the steering seems more responsive.
I love my Max too much !
Bob
As for the STILLEN sway bar. I LOVE IT ! It is awesome when push the car into corners or even changing lanes on the freeway. Much tighter turns and the steering seems more responsive.
I love my Max too much !
![Help](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/help.gif)
Bob
#25
Originally Posted by mattlerose
Hey Bob, Did you install the swaybar yourself? I think you said in an earlier post but I didn't feel like going back through to find it.
Bob
#26
Originally Posted by SilverBelle04
As for the STILLEN sway bar. I LOVE IT ! It is awesome when push the car into corners or even changing lanes on the freeway. Much tighter turns and the steering seems more responsive.
I love my Max too much !
![Help](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/help.gif)
Bob
thanks Bob,
Justin
Glad to here the success of the intake.
#27
Originally Posted by Maxima80
Who did you buy your bar from again? Do you really notice less body roll? Is there more oversteer? How much faster can you take a turn? I've been waiting for a Front Stabilizer bar, but not sure one will ever be made. Could you tell a difference looking at it vs. the stock one (thickness, quality, etc)?
thanks Bob,
Justin
Glad to here the success of the intake.
thanks Bob,
Justin
Glad to here the success of the intake.
![soapbox](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/soapbox.gif)
Anyways, the bar offer a ride with less roll and is much tighter if you go into a corner quickly. Or faster than normal. If you just putter in, it doesn't feel any different. But you can definitely feel it working when you push it.
There's an "S" shape off-ramp that i often take to get off the freeway, i can't tell you how much faster that i can take it because i never really looked at the speed, but i do know that i went in pretty fast the other day and it just zipped right through with a lot more confidence and less body roll. Don't get me wrong, the bar will not turn your Max a Ferrari. But it is a good improvement and makes ol' SilverBelle that much more fun to drive. IMO - the bar is worth the money ($).
The bar looked the same as the stock other than color. The walls are apprently thicker.
Hope this helps,
Bob
#28
I've had mine on for about 5 days (unfortunately it took over a month to receive from the time I ordered it).
Very easy to install. Sounds good.
Best of all my mileage has improved. On the x-way I had always averaged about 25.7-26.3 mpg. This week (1000 miles plus) I was getting between 27.2 and 28 mpg (same brand of gas, same area travelled).
Thanks Berk!
Very easy to install. Sounds good.
Best of all my mileage has improved. On the x-way I had always averaged about 25.7-26.3 mpg. This week (1000 miles plus) I was getting between 27.2 and 28 mpg (same brand of gas, same area travelled).
Thanks Berk!
#29
Originally Posted by us024077
I've had mine on for about 5 days (unfortunately it took over a month to receive from the time I ordered it).
Very easy to install. Sounds good.
Best of all my mileage has improved. On the x-way I had always averaged about 25.7-26.3 mpg. This week (1000 miles plus) I was getting between 27.2 and 28 mpg (same brand of gas, same area travelled).
Thanks Berk!
Very easy to install. Sounds good.
Best of all my mileage has improved. On the x-way I had always averaged about 25.7-26.3 mpg. This week (1000 miles plus) I was getting between 27.2 and 28 mpg (same brand of gas, same area travelled).
Thanks Berk!
I'm glad you like it. I hope that it was worth the wait.
Regards,
Bryan
bryan@berktechnology.com
#31
Originally Posted by savagecat
Couldn't you use a K&N or something equivalent?
Bob
#32
Originally Posted by SilverBelle04
The K&N option is available from Berk Techmology. Some people prefer to go the dry filter type and order the Apexi option.
Bob
Bob
#33
I havn't seen any dyno charts. So no idea ? i only have butt dyno to go from.
Butt dyno says:
I had a K&N on a previous car and had no issues either. I was more worried about the maintenance part of the K&N.
Your question is not funny sounding in the least. I worry about the same thing with my dealer reaction. I have box with all of my stock aprts and the tools that i need to re-install to stock form if a "reversal" needs to happen quickly. Like when broken down on the sode of the road. My swfie knows where it is and wil come to my rescue with my repair "kit". The stock stuff is easy to take off and to re-install.
Some dealers may not care and some may care to much.
It gets air from under the car and from the front of the hood.
By the way - i just had to drive through a major downpour for about 45 minutes. When i got home i opened the hood to see if it was wet around the filter under there. It was dry as a bone.
Hope that helps.
Bob
Butt dyno says:
![ThumbsUp](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
I had a K&N on a previous car and had no issues either. I was more worried about the maintenance part of the K&N.
Your question is not funny sounding in the least. I worry about the same thing with my dealer reaction. I have box with all of my stock aprts and the tools that i need to re-install to stock form if a "reversal" needs to happen quickly. Like when broken down on the sode of the road. My swfie knows where it is and wil come to my rescue with my repair "kit". The stock stuff is easy to take off and to re-install.
Some dealers may not care and some may care to much.
It gets air from under the car and from the front of the hood.
By the way - i just had to drive through a major downpour for about 45 minutes. When i got home i opened the hood to see if it was wet around the filter under there. It was dry as a bone.
Hope that helps.
Bob
#34
Originally Posted by SilverBelle04
I havn't seen any dyno charts. So no idea ? i only have butt dyno to go from.
Butt dyno says:
I had a K&N on a previous car and had no issues either. I was more worried about the maintenance part of the K&N.
Your question is not funny sounding in the least. I worry about the same thing with my dealer reaction. I have box with all of my stock aprts and the tools that i need to re-install to stock form if a "reversal" needs to happen quickly. Like when broken down on the sode of the road. My swfie knows where it is and wil come to my rescue with my repair "kit". The stock stuff is easy to take off and to re-install.
Some dealers may not care and some may care to much.
It gets air from under the car and from the front of the hood.
By the way - i just had to drive through a major downpour for about 45 minutes. When i got home i opened the hood to see if it was wet around the filter under there. It was dry as a bone.
Hope that helps.
Bob
Butt dyno says:
![ThumbsUp](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
I had a K&N on a previous car and had no issues either. I was more worried about the maintenance part of the K&N.
Your question is not funny sounding in the least. I worry about the same thing with my dealer reaction. I have box with all of my stock aprts and the tools that i need to re-install to stock form if a "reversal" needs to happen quickly. Like when broken down on the sode of the road. My swfie knows where it is and wil come to my rescue with my repair "kit". The stock stuff is easy to take off and to re-install.
Some dealers may not care and some may care to much.
It gets air from under the car and from the front of the hood.
By the way - i just had to drive through a major downpour for about 45 minutes. When i got home i opened the hood to see if it was wet around the filter under there. It was dry as a bone.
Hope that helps.
Bob
#35
Originally Posted by carcus
You have to understand I have a Camaro LS1 background, had to get rid of that for a nice family car. On the Camaro, there were no concerns about what I did as far as function and performance.
Bob
#36
Originally Posted by SilverBelle04
LOL - that's quite the change. The LS1 must have been fun to drive. But i think that in the Max you've found a good compromise and a nice blend of form and function.
Bob
Bob
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#37
Originally Posted by jsmithsole
Welcome aboard, I'm happy with my Berk as well!!
I'll be interested to see some dynos....Bryan said he's working on getting some stats..
I'll be interested to see some dynos....Bryan said he's working on getting some stats..
Are you still around? I have another opportunity for you.
Bryan
#38
Installed intake
Installed my Berk intake today and it sounds awesome when you get down on it. Bob you were right. At normal speeds you don't notice it but when you get on it, it makes the Max sound mean. Best money I have spent so far. Thanks Bryan. Oh...I can tell an increase in pick up as well.
What mods will be next? Anyone out there tried something else that we just can't live without? I am thinking of new exhaust system. I have seen on here many posts about different ones. I like the one that guy on here had that was custom. I may go to exhaust shop and talk to them.
Bryan do you have any thing new coming out for the Max?
What mods will be next? Anyone out there tried something else that we just can't live without? I am thinking of new exhaust system. I have seen on here many posts about different ones. I like the one that guy on here had that was custom. I may go to exhaust shop and talk to them.
Bryan do you have any thing new coming out for the Max?
#39
Matt - glad you like it. Check this post for exhaust from Berk:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....=1#post3172853
Bob
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....=1#post3172853
Bob