Banks Brake for Trucks

[GregWeld]

Okay - Mods you might have to move this because it's not really PT --

BANKS ENGINEERING NOW OFFERS A "JAKE BRAKE" for Automatic trucks!

I was just notified by Banks Engineering (and ordered the stuff) that they now have a "jake brake" for our toy hauling trucks. I have a 2006 6.0L Ford... with an AUTOMATIC... and they've never had a "jake brake" for the auto equipped trucks, but now they do.

I'm running the Banks stuff on the truck already --- and this will just plug and play -- and gets rid of my Palm PDA controller (they're giving me a $150 CREDIT for returning it too!) and gives me their new controller... SOMEHOW this "brake" controller controls the vanes in the turbo - and also the transmission, and will also shift gears for you. This is a life saver on big downhills.

Just thought I'd share this info == 'cause this is pretty cool stuff if you tow much! I have NOTHING to do with Banks or anything connected to them - I'm just a happy customer.

[JKnight]

I had an exhaust brake on my 01 7.3L and it was really helpful. I would look into this for my 6.0. Banks stuff may not make the most power, but it is usually tuned to be pretty safe and easy on parts.

[camcojb]

we've done the vane deal with EFI Live on the Duramax trucks. Not as good as a real exhaust brake, but does make a difference.

Jody

[clill]

I think the new GM trucks this summer will have compression braking from the factory.

[XcYZ]

I got the e-mail on the new 2011 HD Silverado, they're saying most ever hp and tq from the Duramax, but they never stated the numbers...

[GregWeld]

I looked at the new Ford -- but I have so many mods (Banks Big Hoss Bundle - and full Talon suspension - as well as my radios etc) on my truck and so few miles (60K) that I'm not willing to get rid of it yet. With the Banks intake - intercooler - and turbo back exhaust - it will pull a house of it's foundation... and it rides like a Cadillac with the Talon Suspension... So until I order a new gooseneck trailer I'll just let this one sit out there (which is what it does 90% of the time).

I just thought this Banks brake was worth adding... and I'll put it to good use this summer with Power Tour and Kool Deadwood Nights runs as well as a couple more long pulls.