dfranks
Calgary
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Steak2k1 wrote:
Ya know, I spnet a lot of coin on my Banks system. It required me to buy a Palm Pilot as well. But I must say it was money well spent to date.
For my outlay I got:
A Palm Pilot that works as it is designed to for all its standard applications inlcuding Banks Power + Bluetooth.
An electronic device that allows me to see in real time 12 different gauges including EGT and Boost as opposed to having to purchase a pillar post with a max of only 3 gauges..?? as well its (the Pillar post), something ya hit your head on each time getting into the truck.!
A Tuner that has safety systems built in such that you will not limp your tranny or over fuel your engine. It will defuel as required and it does add about 1.5 mpg overall to my performance.
An OBDII Reader/scanner code clearing unit
So saying it isn't worth it and a waste of money...?? well sorry but I simply do not agree. To date, its been worth every penny in my opinion. And I am not knocking EFI Live either. But for my driving style, it works.
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You could have gotten all that with EDGE products INCLUDING the monitor for I bet 1/3 of what you paid for Banks.
The EDGE has all the safeties the banks has plus a minimum of 25HP more. Buying a pillar pod ($70) is a whole lot cheaper than buying a Palm pilot and they look better.
No offense to you but, anybody in the diesel business will tell you that Banks is overpriced,overated and make nice full page advertisements in the diesel mags.
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Rvndave
Medina, Ohio
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Problem is, the rest of the drivetrain is not robust enough for this extra power. Get ready for the weak links to fail.
2003 Jayco 308fbs eagle 33' tt, towed by a 2003 Ram 3500 slt, quad cab dually, cummins diesel ho, trailer towing package, with 6 speed manual. Hauls better 1/2, 3 kids, myself, and a 2003 ez go clays car.. I have added so far, neon lights, clearance lights, back up lights, black light, lift kit, mud tires, and everything necessary to make the golf cart street legal. It's now ready to spend the winter in the garage for more mods. More neon, strobe lights, alarm, a pa system, maintance, and whatever else that comes along. This golf cart does wheelies and travels thru 7 inches of mud when need be. Two honda eu2000i gens twinned to supply the electrical power. Latest addition an 04 Honda Goldwing. [url]http://www.hometown.aol.com/rvnagain/myhomepage/profile.html[url]
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dfranks
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Rvndave wrote:Problem is, the rest of the drivetrain is not robust enough for this extra power. Get ready for the weak links to fail.
Absolutely!
I got a TC and VB on order with my soft rebuild. You play you pay
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daytona7
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Had an 06 Chevy with the 8.1, Allison and 4:10 rear. Towing my 35 foot Cameo, I was getting between 7.5 and 8.5 mpg, depending on the gas if it was ethanol or not. City was about 9-10. Just traded it in for an 07 GMC with the 6.6 Duramax Turbo, Allison a d 3:73 rear. The 8.1 climbed the hills on 75 north almost as good as being on flat ground. Not sure if I made a mistake or not but the Chevy was becomming a magnet for accidents, 3 since late July.
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dfranks
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daytona7 wrote:Had an 06 Chevy with the 8.1, Allison and 4:10 rear. Towing my 35 foot Cameo, I was getting between 7.5 and 8.5 mpg, depending on the gas if it was ethanol or not. City was about 9-10. Just traded it in for an 07 GMC with the 6.6 Duramax Turbo, Allison a d 3:73 rear. The 8.1 climbed the hills on 75 north almost as good as being on flat ground. Not sure if I made a mistake or not but the Chevy was becomming a magnet for accidents, 3 since late July.
Duramx will get better with more miles on it and make you 8.1 feel like a dog. It usually take somewhere around 30-50k for these diesels to settle in (break-in) for their best mileage. My truck got better after 20k. If I am not mistaken the ecm may control some of this untill you get some K's on the odometer.
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11/22/09 08:15am
