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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 03:30 AM
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Berk Technology Intakes - Part IV

Part IV for the group deal.

Design updates:

1. The silicone that we are using is custom made for us now by Thermal Flex. It is much easier to put on than our past couplers.
2. Kits also include split lock washers to provide more constant torque and better sealing on the MAF housing (2000-03 Only).

All kits come in your choice of Thermal Flex 3-ply silicone couplers - red, blue, or black.

Pricing for August - Sept 2004

2000-2003 Full intake systems with K&N filter

$109.95

2000-2003 Full intake systems with APEXi filters

$169.95

2004-up Full intake systems with K&N filter

$129.95

20040-up Full intake systems with APEXi filters

$175.95

Shipping on any of the above systems is $1.00 to the 48 states. During this promotion only.

Questions?
bryan@berktechnology.com

Paypal payment address: "paypal@berktechnology.com"
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 07:39 AM
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After the 04 with k&n listed for 129 you put "2000-2003" with apexi, just thinkin you meant 2004+ with the apexi filter. Just a heads up.
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thanks for the heads up!
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Do both K&N & Apexi come with that bent pipe in the 2nd pic?
Old Aug 24, 2004 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Manaz101
Do both K&N & Apexi come with that bent pipe in the 2nd pic?
The second pic is of a 2004 Maxima. The striaght one is for the 00-03.
Old Aug 25, 2004 | 02:47 PM
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 03:27 PM
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bump... I'll be ordering the K&N full kit before september is over.
Old Aug 26, 2004 | 06:22 AM
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cool, no prob.
Old Aug 26, 2004 | 06:50 AM
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It looks like a really nice system, wish i had the money right now, hopefully i can save up enough before the deal ends.
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how much for just the apexi filter? I already have the stillen intake system with a frankencar midpipe, just looking to replace k&n filter with apexi. I'm assuming the apexi filter will bolt right onto the MAF assemble like the K&n does right?
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Originally Posted by Max20SE00
how much for just the apexi filter? I already have the stillen intake system with a frankencar midpipe, just looking to replace k&n filter with apexi. I'm assuming the apexi filter will bolt right onto the MAF assemble like the K&n does right?
You would need the following parts:

-MAF adaptor
-Apexi filter
-Apexi filter install kit (adaptor, silicone coupler, hose clamps)

Total for the above three will be $110 shipped.
Old Aug 26, 2004 | 09:05 PM
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Sorry for this noob question, but I'm embarrased to ask this. If I get this, it does come with the pipe and all right? Do I have to upgrade any other part of the car? What about the MAF? I hear that this thing blows once you install an intake. Again, I'm only into slight mods, such as RSB and FSTB (thats all i have right now), but this looks tempting. Also, whats the difference between the K&N and Apexi? I have a 2001 SE also.

Thanks

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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 04:18 AM
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Andy, no worries. I'll answer anyquestion, it's worse to not ask.

Anyhow, yes, it is the full intake system just like you see in the first picture except that you can have any silicone coupler color you like, red, blue or black.

The 2000 and 2002 had the worst MAF sensor out of all of the 5th gens. The 01 is the most reliable of them all. There is never a 0% chance of MAF failure, even if you are 100% stock. Some blame the intakes on MAF's blowing but I've seen almost as many MAF's blow on 100% stock cars. What is to blame, the intake or the MAF? There are too many factors involved.

The K&N and Apexi are the two best filters out there on the market. The K&N uses a oiled cotton type filtering media while the Apexi uses a dry cotton blend media. The Apexi filters better than the K&N and flows slightly better than the K&N. The only drawback is the price.

I have all of the above kits in stock.

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Quick question. Whats the expected life on the Apexi filter?
Old Aug 27, 2004 | 10:44 AM
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30-35K miles. After that replace it.
Old Aug 27, 2004 | 04:12 PM
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another question

Originally Posted by cobymoby
Andy, no worries. I'll answer anyquestion, it's worse to not ask.

I have all of the above kits in stock.

Regards,
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Bryan,
Thank you so much. You cleared up many things for me! Now for a few more. Would this make the Max sound a bit different while accelerating and at idle? I'll take the Apexi, but later on in Sept when I have money. Thanks again.

Andy
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i had 20000 on my apexi filter and i replaced it with a S&B filter. I love it. Apexi is nice but for that price, i can almost get 4 S&B filter.

I threw my 20000 apexi filter away.... sigh.. should have gave it away.

again thanks CobyMOby for the S&B
Old Aug 28, 2004 | 03:59 AM
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Bryan,
Thank you so much. You cleared up many things for me! Now for a few more. Would this make the Max sound a bit different while accelerating and at idle? I'll take the Apexi, but later on in Sept when I have money. Thanks again.

Andy
Your car will pretty much sound stock if you drive it normally (i.e. don't mash the throttle. If someone else drove your car then they would not even notice.

When you feel like punching it, the car will roar to life. Everyone will know.
Old Aug 28, 2004 | 11:32 AM
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Bryan..

GIDDY UP! Thanks for responding. I'm up for one of these then. Just PM me the week before this GD is over and I'll pay for the intake. Thanks again!

Andy
Old Aug 28, 2004 | 05:40 PM
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Bryan..

GIDDY UP! Thanks for responding. I'm up for one of these then. Just PM me the week before this GD is over and I'll pay for the intake. Thanks again!

Andy
will do. how would you like to pay? Paypal or by credit card?
Old Aug 28, 2004 | 05:58 PM
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so how much for the apexi filter alone? been meaning to change out my cheapo autozone cone filter.
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I'm in.

I am interested in 1 for a 2k w/ an Apexi filter.
Never bought in a group deal let me now what I need to do next.

Thanks, Mike
Old Aug 30, 2004 | 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ecko51
I am interested in 1 for a 2k w/ an Apexi filter.
Never bought in a group deal let me now what I need to do next.

Thanks, Mike
Mike,

Just send me your email and I'll send over a Paypal invoice for the item with the correct price. Or, download and fax over our order form that you can find here on our website:

http://berktechnology.com/ordering.html

Fax number is 949-679-8618

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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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Heya

wondering how much is just the midpipe and an A'Pexi filter. I have an Injen right now and have all the hoses and coupling, just need a Berk midpipe and a new Filter. Thanks!

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You would need the following:

Bare midpipe (nothing else)
Apexi filter
Apexi filter install kit

$124 shipped for all of the above.
Old Sep 2, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cobymoby
You would need the following:

Bare midpipe (nothing else)
Apexi filter
Apexi filter install kit

$124 shipped for all of the above.
sorry i forgot to mention that i already have the adaptor for the A'PEXi just need a filter and a midpipe.

thanks!

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PM sent with new price.
Old Sep 3, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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What is the shipping / delivery time on these? Days, weeks, months? Don't want to be out of town when it arrives. Thanks!
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3-5 days via UPS ground. I have everything in stock.
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I'll take one. I have an 01 max. How do I get that Price can I just order it of your website and mention I heard about the group deal on Maxima.org
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Shoop, will be sending it out on Tuesday. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by IgS
sorry i forgot to mention that i already have the adaptor for the A'PEXi just need a filter and a midpipe.

thanks!

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are you getting my PM's??
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payment sent!

Hey Bryan,

Payment sent! Let me know dude.

Andy
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Andy, got it today. Will be shipping it out tomorrow. Thanks!!
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Brian / cobymoby,
Thanks again for all your help. I love the intake w/ Apexi filter.

Anyone out there thinking of buying an intake. Go with this one, the product is very nice and the support is GREAT.

Mike
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Brian / cobymoby,
Thanks again for all your help. I love the intake w/ Apexi filter.

Anyone out there thinking of buying an intake. Go with this one, the product is very nice and the support is GREAT.

Mike
Mike,

what year is your car? Did you have any trouble with you MAF? Thanks

Andy
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My Max is a 2kSE.
And yes I did. I was having serious cold start and hesitation problems B4 the install that to dealers could not indentify for about a month. I never got a SES light and I believe that Nissan techs could not notice if you drove your car in with only 3 wheels on it if the ECU did not tell them.
When I installed the BERK I had all the blown MAF symptoms.
So I put on the stock intake and drove to my local Nissan. I picked up a new MAF and put it in. Cold start and hesitation was gone. Than I put the BERK back on w/ the new MAF and my car feels new again. The performance isn't earth shattering but it is noticable and it sounds great.



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