I've been looking into buying an intercooler for my 1997 7.3L F-350. Right now, I'm leaning towards Banks, but I'm not sure what other brands there are and if there is one more preferred...

 

DIY

99-03 7.3 I/C Typically $100
Early 99 spider typically $100
Set of Boots RiffRaff $79?
SD I/C tubes $100 but need some modification
Chris Lehmon I/C tubes w clamps $225

 

X2^^^^^^
Banks is over priced. You are paying for the name not the product.

 

Does Chris send you the piping and those big fancy clamps, but not boots?

I thought it was just piping. Cool!
Are they like one piece welded setups where you only need 2 boots per pipe?
Or split into two sections so 6 boots?

 

Pipes and clamps, NO boots

2 pipes so you need the 6 boot kit
(2) spider to intake
(2) I/C to tubes
(2) Tubes to spider