has anyone tried to take a Garret and put on one of these trucks? (please don't shoot)
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Given the divided nature of the group, I'd go for price and availability, who can get you what parts in Yellowknife when you need them. Me- I like my headers, the oil doesn't go stiff in them at -40.HAHA
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Well to tell you the truth, I'm not really interested in buying parts up here because they're so damn expensive that I'd rather snoop around on ebay or make a few calls down south.
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Originally Posted by KJLYPW
Given the divided nature of the group, I'd go for price and availability, who can get you what parts in Yellowknife when you need them. Me- I like my headers, the oil doesn't go stiff in them at -40.HAHA
BUT, when I drove the turbo-ed one I just bought, the difference is just amazing. And its one of the older non-wastegated Banks turbos that only makes 10 PSI tops. I tell you what, this second truck I just bought needs quite a bit more work than the one in my signature does, but with performance of the turbo, I'm still leaning HEAVILY towards keeping it and selling the non-turbo. It's that big of a difference. Of course the fact that it is 4WD is a big plus too.
Once you drive one with a turbo you'll see what you've been missing.....
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As far as reliable/dependable, Banks, ATS, Hypermax, would most likely be about the same.
Personal preference, I like the ATS system. I've installed both ATS and Banks, older systems (10 years). The ATS install was easier and I thought looked better. The ATS also seemed to spool up quicker and have a bit more boost. That might be nothing more than driving style though.
To sum it up, ATS for me.
Personal preference, I like the ATS system. I've installed both ATS and Banks, older systems (10 years). The ATS install was easier and I thought looked better. The ATS also seemed to spool up quicker and have a bit more boost. That might be nothing more than driving style though.
To sum it up, ATS for me.
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Originally Posted by d_stange
I chose other because i don't know what kind my truck has. All i know it sits on the drivers side of the truck and doesn't seem to have much boost till 1800rpm. then she gets up and goes.
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Originally Posted by CheaperJeeper
You know how much I like your KISS approach, KJLYPW. Been doing the same myself. No headers, but a MUCH improved exhaust, dual intakes, ram air, all these things have made a BIG improvement in the way mine runs & pulls.
And its one of the older non-wastegated Banks turbos that only makes 10 PSI tops. ....
And its one of the older non-wastegated Banks turbos that only makes 10 PSI tops. ....
