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01-26-2014, 09:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
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What to do
I am considering buying a Banks Speed Brake for my 2500 LLY Duramax. I can't seem to find much on MOC regarding this unit. Please give me your comments
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Russ and Linda, So. California
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, D/A, SRW, SB
2005 2955RL, Pullrite Superglide 16K hitch. Bridgestone Duravis R500 tires. EZ Flex Equilizers with wet bolts.EMS HW50C, Disk brakes
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01-26-2014, 03:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
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I had it on my 05 GMC and it worked great.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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01-26-2014, 03:17 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Renton
Posts: 362
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Haven't had it, but been thinking about it a lot lately. I'll watch this thread for feedback.
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01-27-2014, 12:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Have a look at the PacBrake PRXB. Have had mine for 5 years and has worked flawlessly. It is air operated thus giving you air for other uses.
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Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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01-27-2014, 01:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,141
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My BIL put the PAC Brake on his and likes it. Living in the mountains of Colorado, it was a great addition.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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01-27-2014, 07:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
Posts: 2,688
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I would LOVE to have one on my 03 Duramax but DANG they are not cheap YIKES!!!
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01-27-2014, 10:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
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You know Guys, you could spring for a 2011 or newer GM and have the Factory installed Exhaust Brake. That would make that after market install look cheap, but no where near as much fun.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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01-27-2014, 06:27 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Blackduck
Posts: 315
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You could try a custom programmed ECM. The two towing modes on my ECM use the variable vane turbo to act as an exhaust brake. This is the same way GM does it on their newer trucks. It has worked perfectly for me. You can find out more about this at www.duramaxtuner.com
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01-27-2014, 08:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
Posts: 2,688
M.O.C. #10696
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Thanx woodtic ,Sounds like a good alternative, I was looking into a tuner anyway, my stock LB7 is Barely powerful enough for towing this 39 footer plus 2 scooters
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01-27-2014, 10:44 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Redlands
Posts: 460
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I have one on our truck and love it. Just be aware though, Chevy voided my warranty a couple of years after I installed it when I took it in for some work. Apparently they are starting to take a tougher stance than they used too.
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01-28-2014, 06:33 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Blackduck
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by bigskyjimmy
Thanx woodtic ,Sounds like a good alternative, I was looking into a tuner anyway, my stock LB7 is Barely powerful enough for towing this 39 footer plus 2 scooters
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I don't think the LB7 has a variable vane turbo. I think you need to install a physical exhaust brake on your truck. Sorry.
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01-28-2014, 07:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
Posts: 2,688
M.O.C. #10696
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BUMMER!!! I guess I will have to "Fred Flinstone" it down hills better get some new shoes 
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01-28-2014, 10:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
M.O.C. #13025
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Looks like Bigskyjimmy is going to have to spring for a new TV! My warranty is way past so I am not worried about warranty. So far it looks like The Banks speed brake is the best choice for me. $600 is alot cheaper than putting hydraulic brakes on the Monty. 
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Russ and Linda, So. California
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, D/A, SRW, SB
2005 2955RL, Pullrite Superglide 16K hitch. Bridgestone Duravis R500 tires. EZ Flex Equilizers with wet bolts.EMS HW50C, Disk brakes
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01-29-2014, 05:02 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Garland
Posts: 450
M.O.C. #10688
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I had one in my former 2007 Ford F-350 and it worked great!
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01-29-2014, 06:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
Posts: 1,426
M.O.C. #12096
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I was looking for exhaust brakes back when I had my 07 Ram. I never heard nothing about Banks other then the cost. I was going to get the Pac Brake though. But instead the exhaust brake I got had a new truck around it...lol lol
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01-29-2014, 07:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
Posts: 2,688
M.O.C. #10696
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bigskyjimmy is not going to buy a new TV, "Black Bart" is all paid for unless h20jocky has about 60K I could bum off ya Buddy ole Pal??? 
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01-29-2014, 09:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
M.O.C. #13025
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As you can see from my sig that I think that old and paid for is good!
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Russ and Linda, So. California
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, D/A, SRW, SB
2005 2955RL, Pullrite Superglide 16K hitch. Bridgestone Duravis R500 tires. EZ Flex Equilizers with wet bolts.EMS HW50C, Disk brakes
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01-29-2014, 09:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
M.O.C. #13025
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I must say that I like the wrapper on that exhaust brake SteelPony
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Russ and Linda, So. California
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, D/A, SRW, SB
2005 2955RL, Pullrite Superglide 16K hitch. Bridgestone Duravis R500 tires. EZ Flex Equilizers with wet bolts.EMS HW50C, Disk brakes
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