Banks Exhaust

[TImler]

Has anyone tried the Banks exhaust system for the 03's?

 

[tcb]

i have the banks muffler on mine and its great. had another brand first hated it. most think they are a bit pricey but money well spent in my opinion.

 

[Evan A. Beck]

I've installed a few of the Banks systems, and they are awesome. Best part is it eliminates the cast elbow coming out of the turbo, making it a FULL 4" turbo to tail system. The stock cast elbow necks the exhaust down to 3. 5. " Plus, it just sounds really good! All stainless too!!!

 

[wscott]

You mentioned that the Banks exhaust eliminates the cast elbow. Does that mean that it is not compatable with an exhaust brake??

 

[Evan A. Beck]

It just means you use an remote mount brake instead, which is actually better than a turbo mount. Most of the turbo mount brakes like the Jacobs and Pac are fairly restrictive when in the open position. I've seen both of them cut apart, and I was surprised how bad it was.

 

[wscott]

Remot mount??? I'm fairly new to the CTD and have not heard of a remote mount exhaust brake. Do you know of any make or even better a link. Thanks for you help.

 

[David Muench]

Here you go:



http://www.usgear.com/dcelerator.htm



It just mounts inline in the exhaust system, further downstream (under the cab usually).



I don't know for sure, but by looking at the Banks web pages, I think the stock exhaust is incompatible with other exhaust brakes. However, if you buy a Banks brake, it looks like it comes with a new downpipe to use with the brake.



Or at least that's what it looks like to me.

 

[Evan A. Beck]

The downpipe that comes with the Banks exhaust is compatible with their brake. It has a 4-bolt flange at the bottom, making for a good seal to the exhaust brake casting. The Banks exhaust is also compatible with other remote mount brakes, you just need to do a bit of cutting and welding. I have installed a few 4" remote mount BD brakes with the Banks exhaust. You just cut off the 4-bolt flange and weld in a 3-bolt flange that comes with the BD brake.