New Dynomax Exhaust System for 2008-2010 Ford SuperDuty
New Product: DynoMax Exhaust System for 2008+ Ford Super Duty
Diesel pickup trucks can benefit a lot from exhaust systems. Part of the reason is that big diesel pickups rely upon turbochargers, and turbochargers spool up quicker when they’re attached to a low-restriction exhaust system.
Another reason that diesels benefit so much from exhaust system upgrades is that they make a lot of exhaust – especially when they’re tuned up with a computer chip or a Banks PowerPack. If you own a 2008-2010 Ford SuperDuty F250 or F350 with a diesel, you want to look into a new exhaust system.
But what if you own a Super Duty with a 5.4L V8 or 6.8L V10? Read more
How Banks Does Engine Balancing
Recommended Reading: Performance Diesel Engine Balancing
Banks is a big-time name in the world of diesel truck performance, mostly because of the things they do to a diesel pickup’s stock turbo system and engine management system.
For example: Adding a Banks “Six Gun” tuner to your stock Ram Cummins adds about 130hp and 290 lb-ft of torque. That’s outrageously awesome when you compare that level of performance enhancement to your typical gas motor tuner that *might* add 50 hp.
While Banks engine computer tuners, air intakes, and exhaust systems get lots of press, this article talks about the importance of running a balanced engine. Some key points:
- As engine components get lighter, balancing becomes more important AND more difficult (an extra gram or two means a lot more percentage wise than it used to)
- Drilling a hole in the crankshaft and then inserting a heavy slug into that hole is a popular crank balancing method, something I never conceived of.
From Banks:
Balancing an engine allows it to run smoother, get better mileage, and last longer. But how is it done? The experts at Banks Balancing Service (BBS) took a moment out of their busy schedule to show us the procedure and answer our questions. Read the full article…
