just wondering if anyone out there has the banks turbo and what has been the thoughts on it, good, bad, or indifferent

 

are you refering to the wicked wheel or banks high boost compressor wheel?? i wasn't aware that banks offered a turbo for the 99-03 7.3

 

I did find some more info:

http://store.bankspower.com/Categori...3-d6a52b9c73f3

Quick-Turbo® assembly
Banks developed the Quick-Turbo in conjunction with the Holset turbocharger and Cummins Engine companies, to eliminate sluggishness "out of the hole" and produce strong acceleration. Quick-Turbo produces massive torque right from idle, achieves a higher peak faster, maintains more boost through the powerband, and doesn't over-boost. Banks' exclusive BigHead® wastegate actuator prevents "wastegate blow-open" by keeping the valve seated at higher pressures, increasing mid-range torque and top-end power. Banks corrects boost-level limits in late '99.5-2003 models with a high-boost compressor wheel, built for higher boost levels without compromising turbo performance.

 

sorry i wasn't as clear in my question as i could have been. i am wondering how the banks turbo compares to some of the other turbos out there such as the H2E or the TN BB

 

Yep, it's just a Wicked Wheel, actuator, and 1.0 A/R turbine housing. You can pick up those parts for much cheaper elsewhere than Banks, and get the exact same performance and quality.

 

The "Banks Turbo" is not a new turbo, simply bolt on upgrades for the stock turbo. In no way can it compare to an H2E or even the TN BB for airflow and peak boost pressures.

 

^^^^thats what i thought, just parts to bolt on your existing turbo.

 

thanks for the info Curtis. btw who sells the H2E and/or the TN BB?

 

www.puredieselpower.com has the TN BB for around $1,600 (I know 'cos I've been itching to buy one, but don't have the $$$'s yet). No doubt you can find them elsewhere - I found searching for Turbonetics BB rather than TN BB helped

 

many thanks guys. the reason i'm asking all the questions is i rolled my truck about six weeks ago. however, it looks like i will be able to rebuild it since the frame sustained no damage whatsoever. while i am rebuilding it i am going to try to get most of my mods done while i have the cab off.

 

Well, that should make it MUCH easier to do.

BTW, if you don't mind telling us, how did you roll the truck? I hope that you are alright.

 

Not to hijack this thread but, I did a WW last thursday, and the housing said 1.0 A/R on it. My question is: Is this a stock housing ?

 

yea 1.0 is the stock housing for a 99.5 and up the early 99s had a 1.10

 

you can't just throw an h2e on anything.

 

FYI - Banks around here is a bad word. Over priced and arrogant.