Newbie New member looking for input

[Ford0273]

Hi everyone, this looks like a great place for info. I've had my truck for about 5 years and as money permits I upgrade. This is my first diesel, so my knowledge is limited. I have an '02 F-250 4x4 Auto. The only performance mod is a K&N intake and filter I put on just after I bought the truck. I installed a 6 1/2" Pro Comp lift w/ 35" tires a year ago. I have birthday permission for something new, so I'm thinking a Bank's exhaust w/ power elbow is next. Hopefully just after the first of the year I can do a programer. This is where I get lost. I've seen so many ads, how does anyone choose? From what I've seen, I think I like Banks products. If anyone has had problems or praise for Banks, I'd like to hear about it.

 

[silverF250]

Most are going to steer you away from Banks because there are cheaper alternatives for pretty much the same quality or better. Make sure you get gauges before a programmer. Even with a moderate chip under heavy throttle or towing a load will make your exhaust gas temps soar. A couple of hundred on guages can save you thousands on melted turbos and pistons.

 

[atk]

Most are going to steer you away from Banks because there are cheaper alternatives for pretty much the same quality or better. Make sure you get gauges before a programmer. Even with a moderate chip under heavy throttle or towing a load will make your exhaust gas temps soar. A couple of hundred on guages can save you thousands on melted turbos and pistons.

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Welcome to SDD....

 

[BamaSixGun]

Welcome Ford0273 to SDD.

I have a Banks exhaust and it has been a good set-up, but for the money, I could have gotten just as good a system for alot less.

 

[kingkevindavid]

Welcome, I have a Banks programmer and I like it. most guys prefer an SCT programmer and you can't argue with the results but i have had great results with the Banks and I like the safeguards built in with the Banks. Do some research and you will come to your own conclusion. Most guys run MBRP for exhaust.

 

[Zookie400]

Banks is over-rated as most of us CT guys would say.

mbrp is very popular, and the quality is there.

i am partial to the SCT products, but i have also used an edge evolution and it worked great. unfortunatly sct doesnt make anything for my truck . i am waiting for my chip to be sold to me, once a friend makes up his mind as to wich one he is going to sell me

welcome to the forum!

 

[keanoknick]

I have the Banks Products, and all of there stuff is good. I will be replacing the 6-gun with an SCT soon. Everything else will stay though.

Being that you have a 7.3 I would recommend Tony Wildman of TotalDieselPerformance.com for a chip. He is one of the best tuners there is for the 7.3, and will custom burn a chip for you to match your needs and desires. I guarantee his chip will give you far more power than anything Banks has to offer, and it will cost less. Tony's a great guy, and a great friend. I just wish he'd make some stuff for the 6.0

 

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[95_stroker]

Welcome to SDD. These guys will lead you in the right direction. All you have to do is ask.

 

[Ford0273]

Man, you guys are awsome. I didn't expect this many replies already. I do have more questions, but I will move to the correct threads for those. My main reason Banks is on the top of my list is his claim of power with less smoke. I understand there is going to smoke(soot) with power gains, but I really want to keep it as low as possable. I work out of my truck and I think non-diesel owners are really turned off when they see the big black cloud. I will keep probing around the site some more, but I've already seen a lot of talk about Tony Wildman. I'll check out Total Diesel Performance real soon. Again thanks alot and hope to chat more in other threads. T J Dierkens