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repoman

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i have an 07 duramax (prelow sulfer diesel) and the last mention of banks in a chevy i could find was a few years ago. i had the banks kit in my dodge and i loved it.im looking for feedback from people that have something to back it up with. opinions are fine as long as they are based from something other than my brothers,friends,cousins,teachers, dads,drinking buddy heard about a guy once that saw a truck drive past him with a banks kit in it! i already have the exaust and intake and im just waiting for the programmer to show up.so i already own it. i just want to hear the pros and cons

 

thanks,marc

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Haven't heard anything really good or bad from the banks system.

It seems like they are all close to each other for programs. I bought a new 06 last month and I want to get a programmer and exhaust. But I'm going to wait till I get a little more miles on the truck.

 

Let us know how you like the new parts.

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Haven't heard anything really good or bad from the banks system.

It seems like they are all close to each other for programs. I bought a new 06 last month and I want to get a programmer and exhaust. But I'm going to wait till I get a little more miles on the truck.

 

Let us know how you like the new parts.

 

 

i should have the tuner on by next week,ill let you know what i think!

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LBnative Enthusiast

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i have an 07 duramax (prelow sulfer diesel) and the last mention of banks in a chevy i could find was a few years ago. i had the banks kit in my dodge and i loved it.im looking for feedback from people that have something to back it up with. opinions are fine as long as they are based from something other than my brothers,friends,cousins,teachers, dads,drinking buddy heard about a guy once that saw a truck drive past him with a banks kit in it! i already have the exaust and intake and im just waiting for the programmer to show up.so i already own it. i just want to hear the pros and cons

 

thanks,marc

 

 

I had installed the Banks Six-Gun Diesel Tuner, Banks Speed Loader, Banks Monster Exhaust System, Banks A-Pillar DynaFact Electronic Gauges on my truck.

 

For the D-Max I wanted a tuner that also protected my transmisson and engine.

 

Also I have six setting that I can adjust on the fly. From stock to 100% added horsepower and torque.

 

As my friend said to me once who has a Dodge truck with a hemi engine. " Man, I have never seen such a big truck go so fast in my life"

 

He was talking about my truck when he saw what it could do one day. I really don't hit the throttle that hard too often but it is fun when I do.

 

I've never had a bit of trouble with my Banks setup and I've had it over two years now.

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hbdiver New Member

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i have an 07 duramax (prelow sulfer diesel) and the last mention of banks in a chevy i could find was a few years ago. i had the banks kit in my dodge and i loved it.im looking for feedback from people that have something to back it up with. opinions are fine as long as they are based from something other than my brothers,friends,cousins,teachers, dads,drinking buddy heard about a guy once that saw a truck drive past him with a banks kit in it! i already have the exaust and intake and im just waiting for the programmer to show up.so i already own it. i just want to hear the pros and cons

 

thanks,marc

 

 

I had installed the Banks Six-Gun Diesel Tuner, Banks Speed Loader, Banks Monster Exhaust System, Banks A-Pillar DynaFact Electronic Gauges on my truck.

 

For the D-Max I wanted a tuner that also protected my transmisson and engine.

 

Also I have six setting that I can adjust on the fly. From stock to 100% added horsepower and torque.

 

As my friend said to me once who has a Dodge truck with a hemi engine. " Man, I have never seen such a big truck go so fast in my life"

 

He was talking about my truck when he saw what it could do one day. I really don't hit the throttle that hard too often but it is fun when I do.

 

I've never had a bit of trouble with my Banks setup and I've had it over two years now.

 

hbdiver New Member

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I have had the banks Big Hoss Systemwith dual exhaust on all three of my trucks 2005, 2006 and 2007 GMC Sierras. The power is great but most of the time when I get on it I get a low fuel pressure warning. When this happens the engine light comes on and you have to pull off the road turn off the engine to reset it.

 

The 05 and 06 has the SL setting as one of the six choices but the 07 has 6 setting they claim is best for towing. I only use setting two when towing.

 

Banks tech says the warning is because of a dirty fuel filter hmmmmm. I have the same results on new fuel filters or those that have only a couple of thousand miles on the. I do notice that it warns me if my trans is getting warm while towing. You have to turn the warning off and go through the gears 5 to 10 times to reset it. When driving across country the alarm is an added convenience but it can be annoying to say the least.

 

I am a slow learner I suppose but I don't think I will put one on my next truck. They can't seem to get it right and I can't get a straight answer from any one I talk to. I am close to their main office and I still can't get any help.

 

So if you want a tuner for your truck, get one that is just a tuner. I don't think the Banks Hoss system is worth the money at ALL!

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