Nightline

Finally picked up my Berk intake yesterday from Wicked Garage. Had to wait a couple of weeks because Wicked and Berk were waiting for more to be made.

All went well after about 2 hours for the installation, mainly because the instructions provided were for the 00-03 Maxima. I assume this was just an oversight by the person who packaged it.

I have not seen the 2004 installation procedures yet, but there are some differences...

I went out to Simi Valley to have a friend help me with the install. I am a driver, not a mechanic. I would have to say, it was a very easy install, and I could definitely do it again with no problem.

On to the pics...

Tek-Niq

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cool cograts. but with a 2004 the same color as mine clean the engine bay alittle..

Nightline

LOL, funny you should say that, Engine was cleaned about 5 minutes AFTER we took those pics. Thought about re-taking them, guess I should have.

6thGenMax

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now, the elbow is polished, did you do that your self cause my midpipe was not elbow wasnt, so i painted the entire thing flat black 4 coats them cleared it with a matte finish. looks great, stealth under the hood.

Nightline

No, that is the way it came ouf of the box.

DeusExMaxima

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I guess you guys with the intakes arent gonna put the SSR supercharger on?? I was going to go for a Berk, but if the SC comes out, I'll save my $200 or so.

6thGenMax

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i didnt pay for my berk, i was a prototype dyno tester of the product. but if i did go supercharged i would send the product back.

Mystery

The supercharger isn't going to be out for a while, so for the time being having the intake will do. Not to mention, in my case at least, i may not have the funds for the supercharger for a while.

DeusExMaxima

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I suppose you can recoup the cost of the intake if u go the SC route. Im sure there would be plenty of takers. If I wasnt going to go with the SC, Iwould buy the intake, but I think the SC is the way to go on this car if u have the funds. Big comfortable car, with 350 hp, and 6 speed. Yeah!!! Hurry SSR!!!!

bigcozz

Hey where did you order the berk from I am looking to get one and did you feel a difference in the car of does i just seem to breathe a bit easier?

6thGenMax

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contact bryan @ www.berktechnologys.com

Apollos2

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Dumb question. On my 2005 SE it looks like the air intake is right above the grill. It seems the air is almost forced straigt in as you drive since it is at the front the car. Is the air intake replacement mostly cosmetic or should it give you a performance boost? Thanks.

fstbusa

people say arguably 5-8 hp

6thGenMax

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NO, i dyno tested the berk, 2-3WHP and Lots of TQ!!

bigcozz

So you feel more torque than HP. would you say the Stillen is better for HP gains?

Apollos2

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I know next to nothing about this stuff. I know that cold air is denser and that's supposed to be better for combustion but it looks like that Berk intake isn't that low to the ground and the stock intake is right in front, taking in "forced air" as the car moves down the road. That seems better to me, I know that I am most likely wrong but I don't understand why. Is is just a matter of the Berk being a bigger intake, hence more air coming in?

Also couldn't get that link to open up www.berktechnologys.com

Thanks

VIP Maxima

i like where the filter sits. i bet u like that nice deep mean growl huh ?

Nightline

its http://www.berktechnology.com

Apollos2

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Cool, that did the trick. Do these fit on the 2005 Max?

Nightline

I haven't seen the engine layout of the 2005, but doubt if much has changed there. Compare your layout to the pictures at the top of this thread. Most likely it will fit just fine.

jsmithsole

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There should be install directions for the 04/05, Bryan used my car to create them (installed/pics/etc...) I beleive the website isn't updated yet, just get ahold of him and he'll give you the lowdown..

Nightline

I sure wish I would have had the correct directions when I got mine. Would have saved me some time.

6thGenMax

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i have a S&B filter from Berk and the Berk intake without the midpipe for sale. filter is used 2 months, and pipe is brand new FOR SALE if interested. PM me or email to 3rdman@optonline.net