jcmseven
Veteran Member
Chucko,
I think you are smart for not risking the aftermarket tuner on the 6.0 L Ford. Those engines and their development and manufacture have been one of the most trying experiences for FoMoCo. Ford has taken a strong stance about aftermarket mods in general and especially with their new engines. Rest assured, no matter what happens, the tuner would be blamed for any occurence. I have a 7.3L Power Stroke with the Banks Power Pack and Big Hoss chip. Prior to this, I was using the same truck with an 80 hp chip and aftermarket exhaust from another manufacturer. The Banks system seems about the same around town and in low speed acceleration, but on the highway and pulling, feels twice as strong as the other on my 7.3L. The other advantage to Banks is that they offer systems, which actually add to the longevity of the truck. If you do decide to do something with your truck, to me, Banks is the way to go. It is more expensive and involved, but the results are far better. My F250 will out-peform any diesel truck in my county without significantly stressing the engine to do so. Also, I like the stainless exhaust and well-made componetry. Hopefully, this is helpful.
John M
I think you are smart for not risking the aftermarket tuner on the 6.0 L Ford. Those engines and their development and manufacture have been one of the most trying experiences for FoMoCo. Ford has taken a strong stance about aftermarket mods in general and especially with their new engines. Rest assured, no matter what happens, the tuner would be blamed for any occurence. I have a 7.3L Power Stroke with the Banks Power Pack and Big Hoss chip. Prior to this, I was using the same truck with an 80 hp chip and aftermarket exhaust from another manufacturer. The Banks system seems about the same around town and in low speed acceleration, but on the highway and pulling, feels twice as strong as the other on my 7.3L. The other advantage to Banks is that they offer systems, which actually add to the longevity of the truck. If you do decide to do something with your truck, to me, Banks is the way to go. It is more expensive and involved, but the results are far better. My F250 will out-peform any diesel truck in my county without significantly stressing the engine to do so. Also, I like the stainless exhaust and well-made componetry. Hopefully, this is helpful.
John M
