Banks Performance Packages
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Banks Performance Packages
Hi, I have a 02 f-350 7.3 diesel and im trying to find out if the banks packages are worth the money. Im interested in the PowerPack System. I currently just have a SuperChips Max Tuner. Will I see a difference in power? Is it worth the money?
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Aaron
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Aaron
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From: Parker, CO
The pros and cons of Banks systems:
Pros - good quality stuff, Banks tests the heck out of their systems for reliability.
Cons - not much power for the huge amount of money you spend.
If you are looking for some mild power increases and money is not really an issue, then Banks is for you. However, if you are looking for more power, it's better to purchase parts from some of the sponsors of this site and piece together the package you want.
Here's a rundown of what you can buy yourself. It's everything the Powerpack has, and you can compare the price yourself. I tried to match up parts that are as good or better performing than the Banks system. You can substitute some items for a cheaper price and still get pretty much the exact same performance. For example, build your own homemade intake for less than $50, or drop in an intercooler from a 6.0L for a fraction of the cost of a Spearco:
Intake: Tymar for $100
Intercooler: Spearco for $1200
Performance Chip: DP-Tuner for ~$300 (depends on how many tunes you buy)
Upgrade wheel & Housing: 1.0 non-wastegated housing and wheel combo $385
Exhaust: MBRP 4" SS for $444
Gauges: Autometer for $240
Total: $2670
Banks Powerpack: $3000
If you do go the route of building your own intake, as well as drop in an intercooler from a 6.0L truck, you can knock another $1000 off the price.
Pros - good quality stuff, Banks tests the heck out of their systems for reliability.
Cons - not much power for the huge amount of money you spend.
If you are looking for some mild power increases and money is not really an issue, then Banks is for you. However, if you are looking for more power, it's better to purchase parts from some of the sponsors of this site and piece together the package you want.
Here's a rundown of what you can buy yourself. It's everything the Powerpack has, and you can compare the price yourself. I tried to match up parts that are as good or better performing than the Banks system. You can substitute some items for a cheaper price and still get pretty much the exact same performance. For example, build your own homemade intake for less than $50, or drop in an intercooler from a 6.0L for a fraction of the cost of a Spearco:
Intake: Tymar for $100
Intercooler: Spearco for $1200
Performance Chip: DP-Tuner for ~$300 (depends on how many tunes you buy)
Upgrade wheel & Housing: 1.0 non-wastegated housing and wheel combo $385
Exhaust: MBRP 4" SS for $444
Gauges: Autometer for $240
Total: $2670
Banks Powerpack: $3000
If you do go the route of building your own intake, as well as drop in an intercooler from a 6.0L truck, you can knock another $1000 off the price.
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I put the Stinger Plus an '02 that I have since sold to my Dad. I had them put the chip in from the Powerpack so I could get the 100 hp gain. EGT's still stayed safe. I wouldn't get their filter though. Go with an AMSOIL, or another dry flow. Banks systems also include Transcommand, and Big Head wastegate. I think that I got mine for around $2200, but I can't remember.
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I have a Banks Monster Exhaust and Banks 6 Gun Tuner and the power increase I got was not worth the money. The exhaust is great, deep sound and low EGT's the 6 gun tuner however flat out sucks. 6 levels of power and the highest level is a 60HP gain and I paid $500 for it. Not worth it if you ask me. I am getting rid of the 6 Gun and replacing it with the DP Tuner. Check out their website they are a supporter so great deals for members.
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Travis, I talked to Banks and the sales person told me the six Gun tuner is over priced and not worth the money. I guess it looks cool b.c it gives you boost and temp digitally.
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I bought the Banks Power Pack kit in my stupid days. After installing and then doing a number of other things I got very frustrated with the lack of power. I sent the chip back to Banks to have it re-flashed at a higher setting. They told me it was set at 85 hp. I finally bought a four position DP tuner chip. The settings are 40, 80, 100, 120 and all of them have more get up and go than I had with the Banks kit. The exhaust, turbo housing, turbo wheel, and Big Head wastegate actuator are very good and still on the truck. The rest of it went bye bye. JMHO.
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Originally Posted by slick09169
I guess it looks cool b.c it gives you boost and temp digitally.
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Travis, I talked to Banks and the sales person told me the six Gun tuner is over priced and not worth the money. I guess it looks cool b.c it gives you boost and temp digitally.
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Originally Posted by totin_tools
If you want digital readout just get an xmonitor. I have one and its nice because I can see exact temps. Has an alarm feature, where it flashes if you get any temps too high, and you can set the range for the alarms. Dont know much about the Banks, but I am happy with what I have. Also its like a blue screen so it sort of matches the dash lights in a way.
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From: hillsborough nj
wow it seems like ever since i posted the question about the banks power pack system on my truck, ('97 f350 7.3 psd) people have all been asking abuot banks products, just look in the section below this one and look for "banks power pack system" they gave me lots of good tips and products and websites to get this stuff, i love these forums, so many knowledgable people, i mean i thought that i knew stuff about diesel's... but i guess i figured out that i need to learn a lot more!
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Originally Posted by slick09169
Has any one seen a significant power increase?
Last edited by travis dasher; Mar 16, 2007 at 11:59 AM.
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Originally Posted by girdie
02 350 7.3super crew
just bought mbrp 4" afe stage2
looking for a good tuner
not trying to go too crazy
(everyday truck) looking for a little hp
just bought mbrp 4" afe stage2
looking for a good tuner
not trying to go too crazy
(everyday truck) looking for a little hp