Banks Turbo - I bit the bullet

[jag7720]

Well, after being ripped off trying to buy a used banks system and then looking for another one... I started to add up all the different pieces that are usually missing from a used system and I decided that the best option would be to buy new.

So, I bit the bullet and picked up a new Banks system last Friday. They have been having a sale and I took advantage.

$2100 shipped. I tried to get them to come down but that was a no-go. He said that he could take off shipping ($204) if I lived in CA but then he would have to add 9% sales tax on ($190).

As they don't "stock" that system anymore, they have to make one up. It should be here in about 10 days and I wall start my install.

I know there are a few installs journaled but I am going to try to photo mine and post it for others. Especially any "issues" I run into.

 

[Rock_Solid]

This might interest you. I was thinking of buying a banks kit, now Ive' seen the kit this guy is putting together. Although he has a built 6.2, im reluctant to build that much turbo for my stock motor. Banks is a good choice for a stock 6.2 setup. Cant wait to see what it does to your setup!

MaxPF's 6.2 build - CK5 Forums

 

[jag7720]

Dude... that is WAAAAAYY over my head. I'd love to have all that done but man.. $$ and time I don't have.

Pretty cool.. I'd like to see the finished product.

 

[Rock_Solid]

Thats the way i wanted to go. Then I made a cost list, and i abruptly changed my mind . One day.....one day. Hopefully you are going to post the sidewinder install

 

[davo727]

It will be nice for you to have that brand new bolt on banks setup. I have a 6.5 turbo setup that im going to try this summer.

 

[bigflew]

just for kicks do 1/4 mile run befor and after. and maybe pull a heavy trailer befor and after.

 

[black06]

lol.....found this old video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMAIJy73h0Q

 

[acmunro]

Neat old video. JAG7720 - I'm looking forward to your install photos.

 

[jag7720]

just for kicks do 1/4 mile run before and after

I think I went backwards in time....

1/4 mile = 25 seconds
0-60 = 30 seconds

 

[southdave]

I am I wrong, I used A 6.5 turbo on my 6.2 and it seams alright Cost about 250 bucks for the manifold 300 buck for turbo off of craigs list two days to install Gm8 turbo about the same as what banks has to offer
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[jag7720]

Wrong? About what? Probably not.

I looked into doing it that way... I just didn't want to spend the time with the mod. I had read some install threads and it was more than I wanted to tackle.

Something about one of the injectors being too long... then getting a shop to make a decent 3" exhaust... etc...

The banks kit bolts up. I get a warranty, tech support if needed and 150K miles out of the turbo.

 

[Bobert]

I think I went backwards in time....

1/4 mile = 25 seconds
0-60 = 30 seconds

Just be sure to keep it under 88mph when you get it installed.

 

[jag7720]

I got my tracking number last night... 214 pounds

 

[juspar]

Were did you get it from i am looking at doing the same thing.
After peaceing it all together and then doing the exhaust and all the shipping and or tripps to the juck yard its not worth it.
I did see a hole set up go on ebay for 300 with everything but my euc had not come back yet and i wonted to make sure i hade the truck before i bought parts for it.

 

[jag7720]

From Banks Power. They no longer stock it but they will make them to order.

Call and ask for Rich. Tell him Jason from Kansas City sent you.

 

[Dieselsmoke]

I can beat that price on new kits. PM me anyone who's interested. I'll be out of town for a few days but will get back to you when I get back.

 

[jag7720]

New Banks kits? Shipping included? Air filter to tail pipe?

 

[Dieselsmoke]

Yep. Yep. Yep.

 

[jag7720]

meh....


I got my parts

 

[3dubs]

I called Banks and the price was $500 more than I could find online. They would just put in the wastegated turbo from a Ford kit. It spools faster and I can adjust the boost with the wastegate. But if the 6.5 manifold and turbo fit I can just get the manifold and then gat the turbo I want. I also do not want to go with the single exhaust. So the kit comes with stuff I do not even want. Can I just get the Banks manifold and the the part that goes on the intake manifold?