Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Help with exhaust brake

[dspoon]

Getting ready to buy a exhaust brake for my 02 auto. I have read many post on the brakes not sure which one to go with Banks,BD,Pac Brake I like what i read about the Banks but just how good are they same, goes for the BD. Any opinions what be great (people who run them in a auto trans. in my year truck)

 

[HBarlow]

I hope you realize you cannot simply add an exhaust brake made by any manufacturer unless you first provide a means of locking your torque converter and keeping it locked under deceleration when the exhaust brake is activated. If you don't, you'll be buying a new transmission very quickly.

 

[drag racer]

^^^^^^^^^
what he said.

Brand new Banks Brake & Smart Lock trans. controller going in for me shortly. Despite others opinions about Banks for whatever reason, I have numerous of their products on my truck and believe their products are second to none in design and quality, and always good tech support as well.

 

[dspoon]

Very aware of that HBarlow. I am also looking at a means of locking up the trans by a controller. Just need to make my mind up which one I want to buy as a whole kit.

 

[dspoon]

bump please

 

[Chasweaver]

For the past 4 years The Mystery switch locks the transmission and and my BD exhaust brake makes it a pleasure to go down hill with 12000 lb fifth wheel behind me. The Mystery switch is about $2. 00. There is lots of info on this site. Charlie

 

[bromano676]

I have a Banks Brake and I love it. I had one problem with it, the linkage fell off and the brake hung in the middle. I called Banks tech cupport to get the size of the eclip needed to replace the linkage. they were very helpful. I fixed it from the hardware store for like 9 cents.



A friend of mine had one on a 99 auto. it worked good, but not like my manual. It took him a bit to figure out the light pedal engagement to lock up the converter. once he got that down it worked good. just a bit trickey to get the converter locked up.



i think you could probably put anyones brake on with anyones converter lockup



If i had to buy another one I would buy a pac Pxrb. only because its wastegated and louder.



I had banks reflash my computer so my brake works down to 5 mph.



I do like the fact that the banks brake works on vacuum, so there is no additional air pump, it runs off of the factory vac pump.



thats my . 02

 

[cerberusiam]

I am also looking at a means of locking up the trans by a controller. Just need to make my mind up which one I want to buy as a whole kit.

I hope you have a modified trans as well. The stock 47RE is going to be problematic with an EB and controller.



Not only a controller, but, you will need a TQ Loc also. If you want a single source vendor then BD is going to your best option.

 

[dspoon]

Talked with BD tech support today looks like I will go with the BD inline unit. I did not want the turbo mount just in case I every decide to upgrade the turbo. I will also get the BD torqloc controller for TQ lockup read a lot of info. on it seams to be a good unit. BD also said they will discontinue the towloc soon not user friendly he said needs a PC to set up.

 

[cerberusiam]

Need one of these also. I always mess the name on this up.



BD Power - Product: PressureLoc