Banks stainless exhaust

[BRobertson]

Does anyone out there have a suggestion on the best place to purchase Banks exhaust?? Thanks, Bob

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2001 QC4x4 eth dee slt+ 3. 54 blk agate leather Warn transformer mount Hella 4000s, Hella 530 backups, Optima redtops Toro liner, jacobs ebrake, wired front and rear for Warn 9000 winch, backup lights inset into rear bumper,bumper powder coated silver vein, bedliner on 6" of rocker,custom aluminum console with Garmin Colormap GPS and EGT built in,Horton fan,MagHytec diff cover

 

[Ramboy00]

You can order directly from Banks or if you are near a Camping World, they will order for you and give 10% discount.
Phil

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'99 D3500, auto. ,2WD,3. 55 LSD, all options, Banks Power Pack w/K&N filter,DTT TC & VB, Mag-Hytec pan, '99 40ft. Alfa Gold Triple-slide 5'er

 

[Archive]

Try giving www.woodlawnrv.com . They have 15% off on Banks. There website is new not everything is up and working. There 1-800 number is on the site and it works just fine.

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2001 RAM H. O. 6Sp 2500 SLT 4x4 Quad Cab, 4Wheel Disc, 4. 10 Limited Slip, Fog Lights, Muffler removed, Silence Ring Gone, Autometer Pro Comp 60# Boost & Pyro, Banks High Ram (Red), Cummins Red Valve Cover, K&N RE-0880, Skyjacker 2. 5 lift Class 2, 7218 Dual steering stabilizers, Custom Pro Fab Trackbar (sweet), EGR Flares (nice fit), Centerline Comet III 16x9. 5 with 305/70R16, Smittybuilt stainless nurf bars, THIS IS NOT A HOBBY, THIS IS AN ADDICTION !!! MAINLINING DIESEL !!!

 

[John]

I purchased my Banks stainless steel 4" diameter exhaust system from The PowerShop located in Enumclaw, WA. As they are a Banks Master Dealer, they almost always have this system in stock. I believe they sell it if for a 10% discount and will ship anywhere. I have already recommended this on this BB and several members have purchased Banks systems from them.

The PowerShop can be reached through their website at: www.thepowershop.com or phone at: 1-800-835-8839 (note: the 800 number will provide faster service)

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John Treibel
'98. 5 2500 QC 4x4 Sport, Glasstite Vision II, 285 BFG A/Ts on M/T Challengers, Warn 4X Boards, Mopar fender flares & tow hooks, NW Custom s/s-rubber mud flaps and accs. , Mag-Hytec diff. cover & DD trans. pan, Edelbrock IAS shocks, Reese Titan V hitch, SPA gauges (3), Dynamat, '00 Sport grille and headlights/PIAA Super White bulbs, PIAA Dual Sport 900 aux. lights, BD exh. brake, Amsoil Dual Remote Bypass w. trick billet block adapter and Aeroquip Teflon-s/s hoses, Optima Yellow Tops, DD3s and DD TTPM, Aeroquip AQP s/s fuel hoses, tricked out Cummins valve cover, tricked out Banks High-Ram intake manifold and 14 cm2 turbine housing w/Big Head wastegate actuator, ATS 3-piece exh. man. , Banks 4" dia. s/s exh. sys. , DTT 93% TC, DTT custom tuned VB, BD modified trans. front pump (enhanced by DTT), Air Bulldog induction hood (with NACA ducts), plus MANY other trick modifications

NRA Life (Patron) member

 

[Mick2500]

Yep, Ditto what John just said. Got mine there too. #ad

Mick

 

[illflem]

Banks has dealers all over the country. Their website is under construction and doesn't yet list the dealers. If you give them a call on their 800 number I'm sure they will direct you to a dealer close by in WY.

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95' 25004X4,AT,Driftwood,Banks Stinger,Warn fender flairs and running boards(work truck)
95 3500,5 speed 3:54,BD E-brake,Driftwood,Banks&Psycotty,34,000 GCVW apple and tractor hauler(works harder truck)

 

[Archive]

I tried to buy from the Powershop. They would NOT even match the price I got from Woodlawn RV. They told me they CAN NOT sell it for that price. So I ordered my Banks High Ram from Woodlawn RV (they advertise in the TDR thats where i found them). They are in Lindon New Jersey. I saved 50 dollars and that was delivered to my door. I could not believe the Powershops lack of customer service. OH WELL THERE LOSS.

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2001 RAM H. O. 6Sp 2500 SLT 4x4 Quad Cab, 4Wheel Disc, 4. 10 Limited Slip, Fog Lights, Muffler removed, Silence Ring Gone, Autometer Pro Comp 60# Boost & Pyro, Banks High Ram (Red), Cummins Red Valve Cover, K&N RE-0880, Skyjacker 2. 5 lift Class 2, 7218 Dual steering stabilizers, Custom Pro Fab Trackbar (sweet), EGR Flares (nice fit), Centerline Comet III 16x9. 5 with 305/70R16, Smittybuilt stainless nurf bars, THIS IS NOT A HOBBY, THIS IS AN ADDICTION !!! MAINLINING DIESEL !!!

 

[John]

Originally posted by H. O. RAM:
I tried to buy from the Powershop. I could not believe the Powershops lack of customer service. OH WELL THERE LOSS.

That's the VERY FIRST time I've heard that about The PowerShop! Usually customers can't seem to give them enough praise. In fact, MANY customers come from several states away to have their truck or motorhome enhanced by The PowerShop. Additionally, most of their advertising is by word of mouth from satisfied customers... as a matter of fact, that's how I started going there, a recommendation from a friend (and satisfied customer). Sorry to hear you didn't have the positive experience you had hoped for.

John

[This message has been edited by John (edited 04-16-2001). ]

 

[Archive]

Hey John,
Most of there advertising is in RV magazines. I DONT KNOW WHERE THERE CUSTOMER PRAISE COMES FROM, I DID NOT GET ANY.

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2001 RAM H. O. 6Sp 2500 SLT 4x4 Quad Cab, 4Wheel Disc, 4. 10 Limited Slip, Fog Lights, Muffler removed, Silence Ring Gone, Autometer Pro Comp 60# Boost & Pyro, Banks High Ram (Red), Cummins Red Valve Cover, K&N RE-0880, Skyjacker 2. 5 lift Class 2, 7218 Dual steering stabilizers, Custom Pro Fab Trackbar (sweet), EGR Flares (nice fit), Centerline Comet III 16x9. 5 with 305/70R16, Smittybuilt stainless nurf bars, ExTang BlackMax tonno, THIS IS NOT A HOBBY, THIS IS AN ADDICTION !!! MAINLINING DIESEL !!!

 

[ramfan2]

Called the Powershop today and talked with Mike. Customer service was fine for me. He answered all my questions in regard to the Banks exhaust system. We also discussed some of the other products they carry. I would not have a concern dealing with them in the future.

I am leaning towards the Banks exhaust. I have heard from more than one person that it's the best fitting set up and it sound great. The stainless steel system is a plus too. Spendy though. A couple of hundred more than the Jardine and a round a $100 more than the BD set up. Probably worth it for the SS system. Guess I'll have to crack open the piggy bank again!

Ram On!
Chris

 

[David Muench]

Anyone know if they make one for a 163" wheelbase chassis cab 3500? That's 8" more than a quad cab long bed, and I have the feeling my options are going to be pretty limited.

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'97 Jeep TJ - Tons of stuff.
2001. 5 BR3500 Chassis Cab 4x4 163"wb - ETH/DEE, SLT, K&N in stock airbox, autometer boost/pyro, GTS clear headlight covers, no bed (yet). .

 

[illflem]

David, Banks asks all the questions about your truck when you order i. e. longbed, shortbed, extended,quad or regular cab. I take that to mean that they can supply whatever size you need. The Banks SS system may cost more, but is an excellent system with a warranty that can't be beat.

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95' 25004X4,AT,Driftwood,Banks Stinger,Warn fender flairs and running boards(work truck)
95 3500,5 speed 3:54,BD E-brake,Driftwood,Banks&Psycotty,34,000 GCVW apple and tractor hauler(works harder truck)

 

[Todd T]

you may already know this but Magnaflow, who is the manufacturer of the muffler for the Jardines kit, now has a stainless kit for the Dodge Ram visit www.magnaflow.com to find a dealer for it.

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Todd,
2001 Q-cab SB 4x4 5spd 3. 55's, A pillar Boost/EGT,4" turboback exhaust,custom built aluminum airbox W/K&N-RE0860 through the cowl, and more to come...

 

[americana]

just called one of the shops in sf on the dealer list for magna flow... . $1200 just for parts. guess i'll be looking for another system.

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regards,

peter
1998 24v 4x4 QC, SLT, Sport, Leather, Linex, snug lid, center line wheels, Smittybilt side steps,color matched fender flares, stull grills, tow hooks----first diesel, dodge etc. i'm in love!

FREE CARL!!

 

[ramfan2]

americana

I don't want to quote Mike at the Powershop, but his price on the S. S. Banks exhaust is much cheaper than what you were quoted for the Magna Flow. It should be gold plated for that price!

Chris

 

[K_Arts]

Out of curiousity. . is it better to go with a stainless exhaust vs an aluminum? And why? I have a 4" Jardine sitting at home that I am still waiting to install, but some friends told me to sell it and buy a stainless exhaust. Whats the benefit of stainless?

Thanks

Kev

 

[David Muench]

It lasts longer.

I've got a stainless borla on my Jeep, and although it's been bashed by rocks plenty and isn't so pretty, there's no rust to be found.

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'97 Jeep TJ - Tons of stuff.
2001. 5 3500 Chassis Cab 4x4 163"wb - HO/6 speed/4:10's, SLT, other stuff being added all the time. .

 

[Cooker]

Aluminumized Steel will last a long time on a diesel engine. For two reasons the, our diesels run cooler and have cooler exhaust gasses, and the the inside of the pipe gets coated with a nice protective layer of soot. Stainless, IMO, will literally last forever on a diesel, but it is really only necessary for a nicer looking exhaust. The only area I could possible see being a problem alum. steel exhaust is the muffler, and that is because of the moisture that builds inside of it and can collect there if you don't run the truck long enough between stops.

Just a tip, when you install your Jardine, use bands clamps. IT makes for a nicer install IMO, and they are much easier to take apart should you ever need to. Also, IMO, the regular clamps are definitely a weak link in the alum. steel exhaust because they will be the first to rot away.

my $. 02
-Ryan